Johnny Sexton author page

Johnny Sexton biography

Johnny Sexton is the author of Obsessed: The Autobiography, a memoir about his life, rugby career and approach to competition. The book covers his childhood, early club and professional rugby experiences, and working relationships with teammates and coaches including Brian O’Driscoll, Paul O’Connell, Ronan O’Gara, Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell.

Sexton’s rugby career included four Six Nations championships, two Grand Slams, four European Cups with Leinster, a series win in New Zealand, two periods with Ireland ranked number one in the world, and the World Player of the Year award. He captained Ireland to the Grand Slam in 2023.

Obsessed: The Autobiography was published by Penguin in ebook and audio download formats in 2024, with a 432-page paperback edition published on 15 May 2025.