Barry Murphy (rugby union)

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Barry John Murphy (born 28 November 1982) is a former Irish rugby union player. He played for Munster in the Celtic League and the Heineken Cup. Murphy announced his retirement from rugby in May 2011 due to a series of serious injuries.[1]

Barry Murphy
Birth nameBarry John Murphy
Date of birth (1982-11-28) 28 November 1982 (age 41)
Place of birthLimerick, Ireland
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st 2 lb)
SchoolSt Munchin's College
UniversityUniversity of Limerick
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
UL Bohemians ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–2011 Munster 73 (75)
Correct as of 31 May 2011
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)

2006–2009
2007–2009
Ireland U21
Ireland Wolfhounds
Ireland

4
4

(0)
(5)
Correct as of 31 May 2009

Sporting career

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Murphy gained the man of the match accolade against the Sale Sharks in Thomond Park in January 2006, and was a part of the Munster squad which won the Heineken Cup later that year - although Murphy injured his ankle in a Celtic League game against Ulster in March 2006 and did not compete for the remainder of the season.[2]

Personal life

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He is in a band called Hermitage Green.[3] As of October 2017, Murphy co-hosts a podcast called Potholes and Penguins with fellow ex-Irish rugby international, Andrew Trimble.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Murphy forced to retire after struggling with serious injuries". The Irish Times. 20 May 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
  2. ^ Reilly, Terry (20 May 2011). "Munster suffer another blow as flyer Murphy is forced to retire at 28". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  3. ^ Ross, Alex (4 February 2017). "Hermitage Green, O2 Academy, Birmingham - REVIEW". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
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