John Murphy (rugby union, born 1957)

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John Murphy
Full nameJohn Joseph Murphy
Date of birth (1957-08-27) 27 August 1957 (age 66)
Place of birth Bray, County Wicklow,
Republic of Ireland
School Presentation College, Bray
Notable relative(s) Richie Murphy (nephew)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1981–84 Ireland 3 (5)

John Joseph Murphy (born 27 August 1957) is an Irish former rugby union international.

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Murphy was born and raised in Bray, County Wicklow and attended Presentation College, Bray. [1]

A football (soccer) player in his youth, Murphy was signed by Arsenal in the early 1970s as one of several Irish teenage recruits at the time, including David O'Leary with whom he shared a room in London. [2]

Due to homesickness, Murphy returned to Ireland after only six months, devoting his time instead to his other childhood sport of rugby union. [1] He played club rugby for Greystones RFC and at provincial level turned out for Leinster. A fullback, he was capped in three Tests for Ireland, debuting against the Springboks on the 1981 tour of South Africa. He also featured in Ireland's Triple Crown-winning 1982 Five Nations campaign. [1]

Murphy is the uncle of Ireland under-20s coach Richie Murphy. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "John turned his back on Arsenal glory Film traces fortunes of gifted four". Irish Independent . 4 October 2000.
  2. "Sadness of Irish 'Bawl Boys' Made Into Stars". The People . 8 October 2000.
  3. Foley, Derek (11 July 2023). "Rugby Under-20s World Cup Final: Murphy is a coach Rich' in ability". Buzz.ie .