Amanda Murphy (rugby union)

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Amanda Murphy
Date of birth (1985-09-20) 20 September 1985 (age 36)
Place of birth Invercargill, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2008–2012 Canterbury 26 (65)
National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2009–2011Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2 (0)

Amanda Murphy (born 20 September 1985) is a former New Zealand rugby union player.

In 2009, Murphy had made an appearance for the Black Ferns against an England A team at Esher. [1] Murphy made her international debut for New Zealand on 26 November 2011 against England at London.

Murphy has a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science degree. [2]

Murphy was named as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Black Ferns in 2022. [3] [4] She was the Women's Rugby High Performance Manager for Canterbury Rugby. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Rugby: Ferns team to play NZ A named". Otago Daily Times Online News. 2009-11-17. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  2. ↑ "Meet the Interns: Amanda Murphy, Athletics, New Zealand". thecgf.com. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  3. ↑ "Black Ferns announce new coaching team following Moore's exit". www.rugbypass.com. 2022-04-21. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  4. ↑ "Black Ferns coaching structure confirmed". www.voxy.co.nz. 2022-04-21. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  5. ↑ "Black Ferns Development XV named for Oceania Championship". allblacks.com. 2019-10-22. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
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