So he finally retired: A celebration & tribute to an all-time great.

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He retires an all-time great, one of Ireland's finest ever, and a player who defined the green shirt for a generation. But how did Jumpy Sexchicken rise to such heights, just how special was he, and what is there left to say after an 18-year career? We celebrate the man, the myth, the Jazzhall Sexlegend.
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@camborocks 5 ай бұрын

HE SAID HIS NAME AT THE END!!!! LEGEND

@timmydonovan3253 5 ай бұрын

Tears in my eyes at that!!

@EmmetRyan 5 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was praying for

@ross__mcl 5 ай бұрын

I actually got emotional

@kaisermaca 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the spoiler

@camborocks 5 ай бұрын

@@kaisermaca sorry bro I couldn't help myself

@user-dw9hi3kk4t 5 ай бұрын

As an Irishman, I thought I knew this story and Sexton quite well, but this was eye opening and actually a bit emotional. Kudos.

@hugokeane8317 5 ай бұрын

Agreed

@ThatKw33rKid 5 ай бұрын

That closing line, "The rest, was Johnathon Sexton" gave me goosebumps

@ratedpending 5 ай бұрын

jonathan

@ignatiusmeyer5680 5 ай бұрын

Same

@elhadjdunph 5 ай бұрын

I teared up. Out of nowhere, even saw it coming, but wow.

@keego_keego 5 ай бұрын

It got me! In tatters here at work, blaming hayfever ;)

@arkravengullmead6029 5 ай бұрын

is that the first time he said his name actually correct? in 15 years?

@benlemberg723 5 ай бұрын

As kiwi i was thrilled when we beat Ireland in the QFs this year, but part of me can't help but feel sorry for Sexton. He is a man that truly deserves to get a World Cup in his cabinet too. What a legend of the game

@jensenjorgensen1493 3 ай бұрын

I felt we were the best team in the world at that time, but New Zealand proved why they are at the top, they were the better team of the day and that’s all that matters. Broke my heart tho

@GuKingGu 5 ай бұрын

“A good passer, he reads the game well… he’s not as confrontational as Contepomi” Actually had to pause the video to laugh for two minutes, how spectacularly poorly that aged.

@fintanlawton9502 5 ай бұрын

I nearly spat coffee all over my laptop 🤣

@CiaraM09 5 ай бұрын

I thought we were fecked when Contepomi went off. I was wrong

@riyaadrhoda3990 5 ай бұрын

As a Saffa I must say he was a once in a generation type of player. One of the three best flyhalves of the 21st century so far. The others being Johnny Wilkinson and Daniel Carter.

@ShiNooBi1986 5 ай бұрын

AB fan. One of the best to ever do it. A shame he couldnt go out on a high at the world cup. That qf was a bounce of the ball (could of gone either way)

@jamesm9995 5 ай бұрын

One of the best to do it ? Are you fkn serious ?

@edconway8599 5 ай бұрын

@@jamesm9995he definitely is

@tonysa2337 5 ай бұрын

@@jamesm9995I don't like the man, but if tou don't know that he was one of the best fly halves of the modern era, you don't know much about rugby.

@Iloverugby396 Ай бұрын

⁠he is 😂

@Headhunter_212 5 ай бұрын

I don't think I've ever screamed louder than when JS hit that dropkick in Paris.

@Corsoloran 5 ай бұрын

Me neither... in a bar full of Frenchmen aswell! They were quiet all game, got a little excited and then scampered off home :)

@rossgeography 5 ай бұрын

I literally started running around the pub like a child at Christmas!

@michaelharrison5564 5 ай бұрын

i lost my voice for 2 days

@shayhalpenny8826 5 ай бұрын

That is without doubt my favourite rugby moment and when I need to kick myself in the ass to get going, that is what I look at!

@johnilbehonest 5 ай бұрын

Me and my dad ran around are small kitchen. It's was just pure emotional with my dad il never forget it. Like sitting there nearly crying to running around jumping. 1 moment il never forget he gave me and my dad.

@neilkilbride593 5 ай бұрын

Not me shedding a tear when you finally said Johnathan Sexton at the end

@JaNiMengel 5 ай бұрын

Hearing you articulate his name genuinely made me cry, what a tribute, more than worthy of Sexton!

@JaemanEdwards 5 ай бұрын

You Leprechauns are so soft. That's why youll never win anything but the tier two comp the 6 nations.

@JaNiMengel 5 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwards I’m German, but the fact that on the video of Sexton retiring you feel the necessity to offend the Irish is absolutely hilarious and says a lot more about you than the Irish

@JaemanEdwards 5 ай бұрын

@@JaNiMengel I love giving those dishonourable Irish morons stick. Never disrespect the haka. By the way have you seen the short film "Haka" on KZfaq ? It is a reimagining of the Christmas truce between the British and the Germans in WWI, but in this story there are maori soldiers fighting with the British who want to play rugby instead. Great short movie that's shows an honourable response to the haka from Germans. Fictitious story but very telling in comparison to that Irish farce. It's called having honour and respect. Watch it Kraut.

@michaelmoynihan9591 5 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwards how did you,r worldcup bet,s go mate...down down down...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤ hilarious

@michaelmoynihan9591 5 ай бұрын

@@JaNiMengelWell said ..ignore his comment, s he just anti irish...it,s not first time..he,s actually hillarious he told everybody about his worldcup bets how brilliant they were..all loser s like him..😂😂😂😂😂😂 pray for him.i have just lit a candle for his poor gambling 😂😂😂😂

@lirmeaney6255 5 ай бұрын

One of the most difficult things to come to terms with. It wasn’t the Heineken Cup Final loss or the World Cup Quarter Final loss repeating itself that hurt me the most but the retirement of this man. I had hoped the best results for the Irish squad this year just for this man’s final time as captain. Nothing hurts more than saying goodbye but we will have no end of nicknames to remember him by because of Squidge but I’ll just call him a legend .

@andyabram4195 5 ай бұрын

Another Irish legend gone with a WC medal

@JaemanEdwards 5 ай бұрын

How about "Riekos bitch" 😂😂😂

@Nieljoyceniel 5 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwardswho tf is Reiko ioane? All that spaz has is pace. His captain is the dope that got a red card in a final. Reiko ioane = Jesse kriels bitch

@clydebear6914 5 ай бұрын

Spot on lad.

@michaelmoynihan9591 5 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwards I bet his gambling is better than your,s..well we all know that would not be hard.😂😂😂😂😂

@colmancooney9213 5 ай бұрын

Holy shit..... He actually said his name!!!! End of an era. Loved this squidge. Thanks from a Munster fan

@darnellengelbrecht4400 5 ай бұрын

The drop goal in the Six Nations opener against France in Paris in 2018 to win it at the death immortalized Sexton for me

@JaemanEdwards 5 ай бұрын

You have low standards

@MrStevo1080 3 ай бұрын

Lol yea.....his greatest moments are when nothings on the line

@justinlouismusic 5 ай бұрын

I love that scene after his final game v NZ where his son says, “You’re still the best dad.”

@jackgartland9201 5 ай бұрын

What a tribute! Thanks Squidge, great closure hearing you say his actual name at the end. We’ll miss you Johnny! No doubt he’s the Irish 🐐☘️

@JaemanEdwards 5 ай бұрын

Rieko sends his wishes

@jackgartland9201 5 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwards your right, I’m sure Johnny is really jealous of Rieko’s silver medal 🥈

@JaemanEdwards 5 ай бұрын

@@jackgartland9201 Everyone knows who the best team in the world is. And it's certainly not Ireland or the Bokke. And we'll accept that silver medal with pride.

@tomasdevaney5739 5 ай бұрын

brah you seem very anger writing on everyones comments, with a bad buzz brah, hey it seem like you could be under pressure with life man, feels like your suffering from innocent boy syndrome #IBS @@JaemanEdwards

@Wonderkid44 5 ай бұрын

⁠@@JaemanEdwardslmao 😂 what good is it, being the "best" and not being able to win when it matters? 😂

@Proud2BaPaddy 5 ай бұрын

Superb tribute. I love the ending, actually calling him by his name. A wonderfully respectful acknowledgement in his rugby careers epilogue.

@StanWilks 5 ай бұрын

10:52 - "This is a man who can build a rivalry with a lamp post." Haha.

@Dor150 5 ай бұрын

The ending hit hard man, what a video

@thewelshguy 5 ай бұрын

Quick everyone, get in here and give Jango Sexsnail some love, before World Rugby decide to take this down

@VulgarHumanist 5 ай бұрын

Wonderfully done, Squidge. You're too professional to admit that you'll miss him . . . but I bet you will!!

@sumboi2321 5 ай бұрын

If Sexton ever takes up coaching, then we'd see one of the most strong headed rugby teams of all time. The idea of him rivalling O'Gara as a coach would also be incredible

@aidanwatson3499 5 ай бұрын

This is a perfect tribute. I really hope he sees it. Well done squidge.

@jimbo1706 5 ай бұрын

Sláinte, Squidge. That was truly a wonderful tribute to the man who gave us so much to cheer for so long

@thebigdavis 5 ай бұрын

Well done Squidge. Always felt your clever Sextlogic references were a veiled admirance. It's as if you were building it all up to that last lovely line.

@WaterChamp2 5 ай бұрын

What a legend. Johnny Saxchamp Saxton🔥 I've seen great flyhalfs in my time. Definitely the best Northern hemisphere 10 I've ever seen 💚 Love from South Africa!

@oliverfraenkel5692 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely phenomenal tribute, Squidge. I'm privileged to have watched him play. What a legend!

@readesiun988 5 ай бұрын

Wow, what a tribute Squidge, much much respect to you for putting this wonderful piece together and a very fitting end using his name, I actually shed a tear, well done, will miss him and you coming up with all the variation's, both have been wonderful over the years, hope he gets to see it.

@sharronwood4486 5 ай бұрын

Cried all the way through. Thank you for a very deserving tribute ❤

@davidsinclair699 5 ай бұрын

I'm Irish, I'm biased but he was one hell of a player. On the pitch and in training he was incredibly driven. Outside of the person we see, he is a quite, nice bloke. My son went to St. Mary's and before a big game it was not unusual for him to quietly drop in, have a quick word with the team and quietly slip away.

@fairness6205 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous tribute Squidemonkey - touching how much you admired him too. Not many sport clips that can move people to tears- this is one.

@MrBrianofarrell 5 ай бұрын

Great job Squidge, and well done for digging up the Dustin interview. From a fan who was at both THE quarterfinal and that bitterly cold test against South Africa at Croker, you have done Johnno proud with this one.

@MrCravendish 5 ай бұрын

What a player and competitor, he's left a big hole in the Ireland and Leinster teams but his influence has made them what they are today. So sad we won't be hearing the many many names Squidge gives this guy anymore. A perfect tribute to the man, Sexton will always be remembered as one of the greats.

@cathalhealy4861 5 ай бұрын

By far Ireland's greatest rugby player, his impact for country and province has brought both to the pinnacle. His pure determination, drive and competitiveness was infectious and raised the standards of everyone around him. True Irish legend

@edgeware15 5 ай бұрын

O'Driscoll and McBride

@galacor 5 ай бұрын

@@edgeware15 Sexton won more than both combined. Not even close

@christopherodonovan 5 ай бұрын

Not a chance. Sexton no doubt a great but BOD carried Ireland and Len on his talent alone BOD is someone you talk about in top 5 rugby players ever.

@tomf1dublin1 5 ай бұрын

A little tear after that . Thank you . Never knew about Mark breaking his leg . He just signed up as one of coaches for Connacht . Great coach by all accounts

@josephharrington7129 5 ай бұрын

That was really amazing, so fantastic, am all emotional now. Amazing video!!! For me the Heinken Cup final against Northampton is where he became a world class player.

@aidanmasterson50 5 ай бұрын

Some say he did the basics better than anyone else but they lack the vision that he didn’t. Lovely tribute Squidge.

@rashidadams8327 5 ай бұрын

World Rugby better not take this down 😒🙏🏽

@brianmsahin 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. Congratulations. It's the end of an era with the retirement of Jonathan Sexwimple. Never be forgotten. We will miss you Jonathan Sexton! 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

@Natedawg38 5 ай бұрын

Squidge. I don't know what to say. That was the most beautiful thing you ever did. I take back all the sledging over Ireland past present and future. On top of this amazing tribute you name dropped my beloved County - co. Clare - not once but TWICE. I'm sure ole JS thoroughly enjoyed this.

@user-km8ou2ml2d 5 ай бұрын

Magic, great writing as always Squidge. So many great memories to cherish on a cold winter day, even if the one he wanted eluded us. Love the photo with OGara, wait til they're coaching opposite each other for more fireworks.

@JKXposed 5 ай бұрын

The greatest Leinster & Irish rugby player ever!! Sexton will be sorely missed.. Hopefully his experience will continue with Leinster and Ireland going forward.. As ever, beautiful analysis on the most wonderful sport.. Thank you team Squidge :) 🇮🇪☘️

@davidbeckett1565 5 ай бұрын

A lovely tribute, squidge, superbly edited and narrated. I hope JS watches it and appreciates every bit of footage and line of dialogue.

@clairegresswell 5 ай бұрын

Great video & wonderful tribute. Bought a lump to my throat when you actually said his name!

@davebrophy 5 ай бұрын

One of your best, Squidge. Thank you

@benhesketh4684 5 ай бұрын

That was lovely and generous.

@spookyspoon4192 5 ай бұрын

He will be greatly missed. Jack Crowley has some big boots to fill

@ShellzHD 5 ай бұрын

Sam Prendergast: Hold my beer

@JaemanEdwards 5 ай бұрын

Was he the youngster that cost them ? Great news. 😂😂😂

@DrSoprano 5 ай бұрын

@@JaemanEdwardsHe didn’t play a single minute in the QF because Farrell didn’t want to take Sexton off, either you just make things up in your head or just didn’t watch the game

@harryocallaghan8082 5 ай бұрын

Theres only 1 Johnny Sexton unfortunately.Jack is a great player and still young but i just don't see anyone coming close to what exton achieved and did for Leinster & Ieland, not for the next 20 years. Those type of players only come around every so often. Prendergast looks like the real deal though!

@JaemanEdwards 5 ай бұрын

@@DrSoprano Oh my bad. I was thinking of that young Welsh player. Sorry young Irishman for false accusation. Well who was the first five that dropped nuts along with the whole Ireland U20 team against France at the World championships then ?

@elhadjdunph 5 ай бұрын

Really superb. A brilliant portrait of a strange and wonderful player and man. A true great, we'll not see his like again, and the perfect tribute from Squidge at the end. Genuinely emotional.

@londonirish2095 5 ай бұрын

What an ending, years in the making! Goosebumps! Great job Squidgey!!

@mybadgaming6786 5 ай бұрын

Wow you got his name right at the end LMAO. I love the way you always played with his name. He is one of the greats. Have a good rest Sexton. 👏👏👏

@amchoong 5 ай бұрын

Amazing video. Fantastic tribute. I hope he gets to see it and is able to be proud of his huge achievements for both himself, Leinster and Irish rugby. A true legend of the game. He’ll be sorely missed.

@typhoon123 5 ай бұрын

Hard to find a more appropriate acknowledgement Squidge! Fantastic! That was actually emotional!

@paulmdevenney 5 ай бұрын

I still remember the first game he came on as sub for Ronan O'Gara. He missed his first kick as I recall. I remember a fear then that Ireland were super dependent on O'Gara for results. How wrong I was...

@tim40gabby25 5 ай бұрын

Squidge is a treasure. Hats off. Sligo diaspora here.

@jonnywalker5361 5 ай бұрын

What a super tribute. Good on ya Squidge. 🇮🇪 ❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@barrysorensen6999 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic recap of an amazing career. Learned a lot about him from that. Love that last bit of respect at the end. Well done.

@AlexHutchinsonphotography 5 ай бұрын

Just a heads up at 12:52 thats Philip Brophy in the 10 jersey for Marys. Heading for beers with him this evening 😁

@danielglenn4738 5 ай бұрын

Thanks...finally gave him the recognition he deserves

@EmilyGallagher 5 ай бұрын

That was fantastic. Thank you.

@W0nderer 5 ай бұрын

I think I've cried with laughter in every Squidge video on Ireland. I think Sexglory is my favorite. Gonna miss it.

@JaemanEdwards 5 ай бұрын

He forgot the main one. Dick.

@janhenkins 5 ай бұрын

Very impressive, I have never heard so many name substitutes for a single person, never mind all in a single video! Excellent story, Squidge! Jonny was a force of nature!

@oisinfitzgerald5401 5 ай бұрын

The amount of variations on the name Sexton tells me Squidge enjoyed making this video

@patrickmcguire8565 5 ай бұрын

That was brilliantly put together, must have taken ages. The gags were top notch

@saoirsefitzpatrick1123 5 ай бұрын

Genuinely a wonderful tribute to one of our greatest ever sportsmen, maybe our greatest in rugby. Watching men's Irish Rugby is gonna be weird without Johnny. Never thought that hearing you say his name normally would hit almost like an emotional gut punch though. Phenomenal video Squidge :)

@twitchymactwitchit2501 5 ай бұрын

Damn cheers dude it was only the other day i asked for a compilation of all of his names. I did not think you would have already done the work and had it ready to go

@jennifers1987 5 ай бұрын

Beautifully done Squidge! 😊

@TurtleFPL 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful video Squidge! Made my Irish soul very emotional watching

@davidcordial8287 5 ай бұрын

Honestly in tears, thank you for doing this Squidge

@christopherosullivan5348 5 ай бұрын

That was exceptional. Thanks Squidge 🥹

@limmeh7881 5 ай бұрын

We can’t not have this man as a coach at some point. A few years in his business gig, then when a suitable spot opens up, I’m sure his expertise will be very helpful. The biggest loss is that there’s nobody to call ridiculous names now. Who’s going to take that mantle?

@ScissorPaperRoc 5 ай бұрын

If only Sam Prendergast has a second syllable in his first name. His parents missed a trick.

@ballymunjay 5 ай бұрын

This was awesome, thank you 😘

@Corsoloran 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Squidge! Lovely tribute

@ericoflynn8734 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant analysis as always!

@WOWITSUREISHOTINHERE 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant video as always Squidge

@johnmartin7370 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant as always, Thanks.

@electric69irl 5 ай бұрын

excellent video. thanks for everything Johnny

@user-gn9qq7oj6m 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic tribute - well done for finding the Dustin clip!!!

@beerdedirish1563 5 ай бұрын

I knew it was coming.... but it still got me! great vid squidge! loved it

@eoin8156 5 ай бұрын

My all time favourite player and the best we’ve ever had in Ireland imo . The sad reality is , that with 20 mins to go , down a score to nz hoping to make our first ever semi final, the coaches refused to take off sexton and one or two other all time Irishmen despite them being clearly spent . If it was SA they would have been off by the 60th min if their performance was dipping , learning curve for Farrell . Jimmy obrien was immense off the bench and I really think that 1/2 more off the bench in the backs would have added the spark needed to get that last score. On the flip side if we took off sexton etc on their last Ireland appearance and we lost , Farrell would have been crushed by fans and media .

@eoin8156 5 ай бұрын

@@terminusest6068that being said , we are still World Cup under achievers but that makes people forget just how shit we were pre 2009. We were whipping boys in the 5 nations , World Cup success may still be lacking but one day it’ll happen .

@Natedawg38 5 ай бұрын

It's true he shouldve gone. That decision will be an eternal pub conversation for decades to come

@user-vd8uq8mx9r 5 ай бұрын

As a kiwi I noticed Sexton was gassed after 30 minutes in the WC quarter final. It must have been obvious to the coaching staff. Either Farrel didn't have the balls to pull him, or he wouldn't come off but I felt he was a liability to Ireland the last 25 minutes. Maybe they just didn't trust their bench to do the job.

@kurtpunchesthings2411 5 ай бұрын

i will believe it when i see it RWC wise hell i don't even think were ever getting past the QF it's so bad i think even Italy could beat us in QF that its evolved into curse sporting wise @@eoin8156

@eoin8156 5 ай бұрын

@@user-vd8uq8mx9rthe issue was Jack Crowley our sub 10 had barely played test rugby . He had played a bit at the World Cup and looked great though and he really could have made a difference. I agree with you with sexton being spent early on and I don’t know how we even ran nz so close in the end given that he looked like he had zero energy on every attack in the second half

@cronoros 5 ай бұрын

I feel the acknowledgement of "hes not as confrontational" is perfect

@dwillis1 5 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed that, thank you.

@TineBeo 5 ай бұрын

That was actually beautiful! Sucha a tribute.. A Squidge Rugby career high :)

@fiachmaguire 2 ай бұрын

Great job, Squidge. Worthy of the man and that, as you made clear, was a huge challenge. Well done.

@tonytenpound 5 ай бұрын

Beautifully done!

@RoyBattyLives 5 ай бұрын

Love it Squidge, a fitting send off for an Irish Legend, up there with the best of them, inventing new ways to play the best sport ever.

@bennettberlin 3 ай бұрын

What a magnificient 'hommage'! You have taken a lot of heat from Irish fans about your Irish coverage yet as an Irish fan I could tell you gave credit where credit is due...I will miss you repertoire of nicknames for our fly-half....and closing in that manner is not just the work of one video but a dedicated passionate man covering rugby par excellence for years. Bravo!

@elscruffomcscruffy8371 5 ай бұрын

Ol' Shuffles is finally retirin'. Will always be a legend!

@markkidman9535 5 ай бұрын

Rushing to watch this before the d*&kheads at WR take it down. They must be the only people who say 'grow the game' and then make sure no one can watch the game! In the US the NBA actively encourage post-game analysis by social media and English Football will even bring average guy superfans on shows to discuss the teams' performance. Elon Musk must be running WR. Great player and a legend of the game "I know you hate me, but you have to speak to me" Sexton.

@Ciaranmch 5 ай бұрын

😭😭😭quite emotional by the end I was. Great video. He reminds me of Andy Murray..the two angriest most competitive men in sport.

@the_hope_guy 5 ай бұрын

Love the explanation of what made Sexton's style unique (eg wraparounds) - really helpful for a non-rugby expert. Excited to see more like that in your new style of videos next year please!

@simonb5716 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful Squidge. Thank you

@steverr 4 ай бұрын

Bringing tears. What a hero

@cr1spy_horn532 5 ай бұрын

Emotional ending.... beautiful

@ciaranbrk 5 ай бұрын

That’s a lovely tribute to a quality player with an iron will. Shame his time is done because he was still playing great.

@BusinessAdvisory 2 ай бұрын

Hey brother, I don't know how to message directly but I really love your content, its excellent analysis and editing. Yours are by far my favourite videos. Keep it up legend!