Who fills Sexton vacuum? Irish fly-half debate no closer to resolution

Pirate IRWIN Tue, 17 February 2026 at 6:33 am UTC·3 min read Jack Crowley or Sam Prendergast? Ireland badly need one of them to step forward and end the sometimes bitter debate as to who is Ireland's undisputed first choice fly-half. Both have vied to be anointed the successor to iconic Johnny Sexton since he retired following the heartbreaking 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat by New Zealand.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Both are talented -- some countries would die to have two viable candidates for that crucial position -- and had their bright moments, notably Crowley in the 38-17 demolition of France in Marseille in 2024. However, equally there have been times when...