Ben Murphy (rugby union, born 2001)

Ben Murphy
Date of birth (2024-04-23) 23 April 2024 (age 8 months)
Place of birthBray, Ireland
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight80 kg (180 lb; 12 st 8 lb)
SchoolPresentation College, Bray
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
2021–2024 Leinster 9 (5)
2024- Connacht 9 (30)
Correct as of 28 December 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020 Ireland U20s 3 (0)
Correct as of 22 May 2022

Ben Murphy (born 23 April 2001) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Challenge Cup side Connacht Rugby. His preferred position is scrum-half.[1]

Leinster

The son of Ireland U20 coach Richie Murphy,[2] Murphy was named in the Leinster Rugby academy for the 2021–22 season.[3] He made his debut in Round 18 of the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship against Munster.[4] While a member of the Leinster sub-academy, Murphy joined Munster on a short-term loan to cover for injuries.[5] In May 2024, it was announced that he would be moving to Connacht ahead of the 2024-25 season.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Ben Murphy". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Like Father, Like Son: Ben Murphy Treading His Own Career Path". Irish Rugby. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Leinster Rugby Academy for 2021/22 Confirmed". Leinster Rugby. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Leinster 35-25 Munster: URC top seeds prove too strong for rivals". BBC Sport. 21 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Leinster sub-academy scrum-half Murphy set to join Munster on a short-term basis". The42. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Connacht confirm two signings from Leinster, including Ben Murphy". www.rugbypass.com. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.


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