Younger brother of Ireland out-half, Jonny Sexton, Jerry represented Leinster Rugby at schoolboy level but was unable make the professional academy.
He moved to France in 2011, playing for Auch in the Pro D2. After three seasons with the French outfit Sexton moved to the English Premiership, joining the Exeter Chiefs in 2014.
He was handed a trial contract with English Premiership side Exeter in August 2014 after an injury to second-row Dean Mumm and he made his senior debut for Exeter Chiefs in the LV Cup against Gloucester in November 2014.
He joined London Irish on loan for the remainder of the 2015–16 season and during the 2016/17 season Sexton made his stay permanent at London Irish.
Sexton joined Championship side Jersey Reds ahead of the 2017-18 campaign.
Since his move to Jersey, Sexton has been an ever-present featur in the Jersey XV, starting all 43 Championship games since moving to Jersey two years ago, scoring 8 tries.
In April 2019, the Kings confirmed that Sexton would joined the PE based franchise ahead of the 2019/20 season.
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Career
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Southern Kings No 4 Lock |
2019 - present |
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Southland No 4 Lock |
2023 - present |
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Exeter Chiefs No 5 Lock |
2014 - 2016 |
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London Irish No 5 Lock |
2016 - 2017 |
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Jersey Reds No 5 Lock |
2017 - 2023 |
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Doncaster Knights No 4 Lock |
2021 - 2023 |
