Jonny Murphy

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Jonny Murphy
Birth nameJonathan Murphy
Date of birth (1992-02-06) 6 February 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Belfast, Northern Ireland
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight104 kg (16 st 5 lb)
School Banbridge High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Connacht
Youth career
Banbridge
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2013–2017 Ballynahinch ()
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2015–2017 Ulster 6 (0)
2017–2018 Rotherham Titans 23 (10)
2018–2022 Connacht 21 (5)
Correct as of 15 Apr 2022 [1]
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2011 Ireland U20 1 (0)
Correct as of 24 May 2018

Jonny Murphy (born 6 February 1992) is a former professional rugby union player from Northern Ireland, who played hooker for Ulster (2015-17), Rotherham Titans (2017-18) and Connacht (2018-22).

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Early life

Murphy was born in Belfast in 1992. He attended Banbridge High School in County Down, [2] and played rugby with Banbridge RFC. [3] Murphy played with Banbridge until 2013, when he joined Division 1A side Ballynahinch, another Ulster club. [4]

Rugby career

Ulster

Murphy was involved with Ulster at under-age level. He was identified at the age of 16 and added to a Regional Development Squad. [3] In 2010, Murphy was selected as part of a combined team with Leinster for a challenge match against a combined Connacht/Munster side, the first ever game at the newly built Aviva Stadium. [5]

Murphy signed to an Ulster academy contract for the 2011–12 season. [6] During his time in the academy he played for the province's second tier side, the Ulster Ravens, playing twice in the 2013–14 British and Irish Cup. [7] He spent four years in the academy, before signing a senior development contract ahead of the 2015–16 season. Murphy made his senior debut for Ulster against Scarlets in the Pro12 on 21 February 2016. [2] He did not play again for the senior side in that season, but made five appearances for the Ravens in the 2015–16 British and Irish Cup. [7] In 2017–18, Murphy continued to play primarily in the British and Irish Cup, playing six times in the competition. [8] He made his final Ulster appearance on 10 February 2017, when he played against Edinburgh. [2] He left the side at the end of the 2016–17 season, joining English Championship side Rotherham Titans. [9]

Rotherham Titans

In May 2018, it was announced that Murphy had joined Rotherham Titans for the 2017–18 season. [9] He made his debut for the side on 9 September 2017, when he came on as a replacement against Doncaster Knights in the Championship. Murphy made a total of 12 appearances in the competition. [10] He also played five times in the 2017–18 British and Irish Cup, scoring two tries. [8] Murphy made his final appearance for the Titans on 10 March 2018, when he played against Ealing Trailfinders. [10] He left Rotherham at the end of the season, returning to Ireland to join Connacht. [11]

Connacht

It was announced in May 2018 that Murphy had signed for Connacht. He joined the side ahead of the 2018–19 season. [11] He played four seasons in Galway, before being released before the 2022-23 season. [12]

International

Murphy has represented Ireland internationally at under-age level. He was part of the Irish under-18 club side in 2009 and 2010. [3] He also played for the under-19 side. [13] In May 2011, Murphy was named in Mike Ruddock's Ireland under-20 squad for the upcoming Junior World Cup. [14] He made his sole appearance for the side on 26 June 2011, when he came on as a replacement against Wales. [15]

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  4. ↑ "Riordan Brace Helps 'Belvo Earn Bonus Point Win". Irish Rugby . 9 November 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  5. ↑ "Leinster/Ulster O2 Challenge team revealed". RTÉ Sport . 20 August 2010. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  6. ↑ "About Phoenix Ulster Rugby Academy". Ulster Rugby . Archived from the original on 10 October 2011. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  7. 1 2 "Jonny Murphy Record by competition British & Irish Cup All seasons". StatBunker. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  8. 1 2 "Rugby - Player statistics - club stats: Jonathan Murphy". ItsRugby. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  9. 1 2 "Jonny Murphy signs in at Clifton Lane". Titans Rugby . 17 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  10. 1 2 "Jonny Murphy Player matches All competitions 2017/2018". StatBunker. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  11. 1 2 "Connacht: Former Ulster hooker Jonny Murphy joins from Rotherham". BBC Sport. 24 May 2018.
  12. ↑ "Connacht Rugby confirm departing players". Connacht Rugby. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  13. ↑ "Connacht Rugby sign former Ulster Hooker Jonny Murphy". Ultimate Rugby. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  14. ↑ "Ireland U-20 Squad Named For Junior World Championship". Irish Rugby . 25 May 2011. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
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