Ben Murphy (rugby union, born 2001) explained

Ben Murphy
Birth Date:2001 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Bray, Ireland
Weight:80kg (180lb)
Ru Position:Scrum-half
Years1:2021
Clubs1:Munster
Apps1:0
Points1:0
Years2:2021–2024
Clubs2:Leinster
Apps2:9
Points2:5
Ru Clubupdate:17 December 2023
Repyears1:2020
Repteam1:Ireland U20s
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:0
Ru Ntupdate:22 May 2022
School:Presentation College, Bray
Apps3:0
Clubs3:Connacht
Points3:0
Years3:2024-

Ben Murphy (born 23 April 2001) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Champions Cup side Leinster. 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 .[4] While a member of the Leinster sub-academy, Murphy joined 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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ben Murphy. Ultimate Rugby. 22 May 2022.
  2. News: Like Father, Like Son: Ben Murphy Treading His Own Career Path. Irish Rugby. 29 April 2020. 22 May 2022.
  3. Web site: Leinster Rugby Academy for 2021/22 Confirmed . Leinster Rugby . 20 August 2021 . 23 August 2021.
  4. News: Leinster 35-25 Munster: URC top seeds prove too strong for rivals. BBC Sport. 21 May 2022. 22 May 2022.
  5. News: Leinster sub-academy scrum-half Murphy set to join Munster on a short-term basis. The42. 23 October 2020. 22 May 2022.
  6. Web site: 2024-05-09 . Connacht confirm two signings from Leinster, including Ben Murphy . 2024-05-18 . www.rugbypass.com . en.