This is what happens when teams talk of "targeting" players. Sexton was always going to get injured in this game. French coach is an absolute disgrace to the sport.

fingers crossed it's not

sexton has an injured groin not rib

I've always loved madigan.

sad that this is likely to be o'connells last game ever

oconnell out of world cup. Mark my words

Still there for us. Madigan playing a blinder since he came on.

Both teams look well up to it, shame both sexton and o'connell injured!

Half time here in Cardiff and what a half of rugby its been. Both teams have exchanged blows with Ireland slightly edging the scoring at this point, 6 points to 9 the score at the break. The Irish camp will be seriously concerned with the injuries arising in that opening 40 minutes; Sexton retired after 25 minutes with what looked like a rib injury and O'Connell looks to be out of the game entirely with a leg injury - no further details known at this point.

did not look happy.. hopefully not a torn groin