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UPDATE 2-Rugby-Ireland flyhalf Sexton to join France's Racing

(Adds details) By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Ireland's Jonathan Sexton will join French side Racing Metro next season after the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Friday the flyhalf would not be renewing his contract with European champions Leinster. Sexton, who won three Heineken Cups in four seasons with Leinster and has become one of Ireland's most influential players, has been offered a two-year contract with the Paris-based side, a source close to the deal told Reuters.

Rugby-Ireland flyhalf Sexton to leave Leinster for France

DUBLIN, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Ireland flyhalf Jonathan Sexton will leave European champions Leinster to play his club rugby in France next season, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said in a statement on Friday. Sexton, who won three Heineken Cups in four seasons with Leinster and has become one of Ireland's most influential players, has been linked by local media with a move to Racing Metro and was out of contract at the end of the season.
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