James Murphy (rugby union)

James Murphy

Full name	James Murphy
Born	(1995-11-30) 30 November 1995 (age 30)
Height	1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in)
Weight	98 kg (15 st 6 lb; 216 lb)
School	Bishops Diocesan College
University	Stellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Position Forward International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2018–present South Africa Sevens 11 (0) Correct as of 4 July 2018

Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing   South Africa
Commonwealth Games
	2022 Birmingham	Team competition

James Murphy (born 30 November 1995) is a South African rugby sevens player for the South Africa national rugby sevens team.

Murphy made his debut at the 2018 Hong Kong Sevens, where South Africa placed third. He was a part of the winning squad in the 2019 Singapore Sevens. He also formed part of the 2017/18 team that won the HSBC 7s World Series. ^{[1] [2]}

Murphy was selected to represent South Africa at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town. ^{[3] [4]}

References

1. "James Murphy". worldrugby.org. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
2. "Blitzbokke call up Maties sevens player for Hong Kong Tournament". matiemedia.org. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
3. "South Africa name Rugby World Cup Sevens squads". SA Rugby. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
4. Mostert, Herman (2 September 2022). "Veteran Cecil Afrika recalled as Blitzboks name Rugby World Cup Sevens squad". Sport. Retrieved 14 September 2022.

External links

• James Murphy at the World Rugby Men's Sevens Series (archived)