{{Short description|Irish rugby union player (born 1992)}} {{Other people5|John Murphy (disambiguation){{!}}John Murphy}} {{Distinguish|text = Johne Murphy the former Leicester Tigers and Munster Rugby player}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2020}} {{Use Irish English|date=June 2020}} {{Infobox rugby biography | name = Jonny Murphy | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Jonathan Murphy | fullname = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1992|2|6}} | birth_place = Belfast, Northern Ireland | death_date = | death_place = | height = {{height|m=1.78}} | weight = {{convert|104|kg|stlb}} | school = Banbridge High School | university = | relatives = | spouse = | children = | occupation = | weight_update = | ru_currentposition = Hooker | ru_currentteam = Connacht | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Banbridge | amatyears1 = 2013–2017 | amatteam1 = Ballynahinch | amatapps1 = | amatpoints1 = | ru_amupdate = | years1 = 2015–2017 | clubs1 = Ulster | apps1 = 6 | points1 = 0 | years2 = 2017–2018 | clubs2 = Rotherham Titans | apps2 = 23 | points2 = 10 | years3 = 2018–2022 | clubs3 = Connacht | apps3 = 21 | points3 = 5 | totalyears = | totalapps = | totalpoints = | ru_clubupdate = 15 Apr 2022<ref>{{cite web |title=Jonny Murphy |url=http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/jonathan-murphy-23984.html |website=its rugby |access-date=5 June 2021}}</ref> | repyears1 = 2011 | repteam1 = Ireland U20 | repcaps1 = 1 | reppoints1 = 0 | ru_ntupdate = 24 May 2018 | website = | module = }}
'''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).
==Early life== Murphy was born in Belfast in 1992. He attended Banbridge High School in County Down,<ref name="Ulster profile">{{cite web |url=http://www.ulsterrugby.com/team/player.php?PlayId=100139#.WwbXFkgvzIU |work=Ulster Rugby |title=Player: Jonny Murphy |accessdate=24 May 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524182540/http://www.ulsterrugby.com/team/player.php?PlayId=100139#.WwcD_0gvzIU |archivedate=24 May 2018}}</ref> and played rugby with Banbridge RFC.<ref name="U18 clubs">{{cite web |url=http://www.ulsterrugby.com/news/7582.php#.WwbW4kgvzIU |work=Ulster Rugby |title=Ireland Under 18 Clubs: Developing Players for the Future |accessdate=24 May 2018}}</ref> He won the Youth Player of the Year award in the 2010 Ulster Rugby Awards.<ref>Richard Mulligan, "Henry hat-trick caps super year", ''News Letter'', 21 May 2010</ref> Murphy played with Banbridge until 2013, when he joined Division 1A side Ballynahinch, another Ulster club.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/club/ulsterbankleagueandcup/28342.php |work=Irish Rugby |title=Riordan Brace Helps 'Belvo Earn Bonus Point Win |date=9 November 2013 |accessdate=24 May 2018}}</ref>
==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.<ref name="U18 clubs"/> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2010/0730/268718-o2challenge/ |work=RTÉ Sport |title=Leinster/Ulster O2 Challenge team revealed |date=20 August 2010 |accessdate=24 May 2018}}</ref>
Murphy signed to an Ulster academy contract for the 2011–12 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ulsterrugby.com/rugby/academy.php |work=Ulster Rugby |title=About Phoenix Ulster Rugby Academy |accessdate=24 May 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111010010604/http://www.ulsterrugby.com/rugby/academy.php |archivedate=10 October 2011}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Ulster Ravens">{{cite web |url=https://rugby.statbunker.com/players/GetHistoryStats?player_id=33287&comps_type=17619053&dates=-1&comps_id=-1 |work=StatBunker |title=Jonny Murphy Record by competition British & Irish Cup All seasons |accessdate=24 May 2018}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Ulster profile"/> 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.<ref name="Ulster Ravens"/> In 2017–18, Murphy continued to play primarily in the British and Irish Cup, playing six times in the competition.<ref name=Itsrugby>{{cite web |url=http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player-23984.html |work=ItsRugby |title=Rugby - Player statistics - club stats: Jonathan Murphy |accessdate=24 May 2018}}</ref> He made his final Ulster appearance on 10 February 2017, when he played against Edinburgh.<ref name="Ulster profile"/> He left the side at the end of the 2016–17 season, joining English Championship side Rotherham Titans.<ref name="Titans signing">{{cite web |url=https://www.titans-rugby.com/news/2017/5/17/jonny-murphy-signs-in-at-clifton-lane |work=Titans Rugby |title=Jonny Murphy signs in at Clifton Lane |date=17 May 2017 |accessdate=24 May 2018}}</ref>
===Rotherham Titans=== In May 2018, it was announced that Murphy had joined Rotherham Titans for the 2017–18 season.<ref name="Titans signing"/> 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.<ref name="StatBunker Championship">{{cite web |url=https://rugby.statbunker.com/players/SeasonMatches?player_id=33287&comps_type=-1&dates=2017 |work=StatBunker |title=Jonny Murphy Player matches All competitions 2017/2018 |accessdate=24 May 2018}}</ref> He also played five times in the 2017–18 British and Irish Cup, scoring two tries.<ref name=Itsrugby/> Murphy made his final appearance for the Titans on 10 March 2018, when he played against Ealing Trailfinders.<ref name="StatBunker Championship"/> He left Rotherham at the end of the season, returning to Ireland to join Connacht.<ref name="Signed for Connacht">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/44144012|work=BBC Sport|title=Connacht: Former Ulster hooker Jonny Murphy joins from Rotherham|date=24 May 2018}}</ref>
===Connacht=== It was announced in May 2018 that Murphy had signed for Connacht. He joined the side ahead of the 2018–19 season.<ref name="Signed for Connacht"/> He played four seasons in Galway, before being released before the 2022-23 season.<ref name="Connacht departures">{{cite news|url=https://www.connachtrugby.ie/connacht-rugby-confirm-departing-players-4/|work=Connacht Rugby|title=Connacht Rugby confirm departing players|date=10 May 2022|access-date=10 May 2022}}</ref>
===International=== Murphy has represented Ireland internationally at under-age level. He was part of the Irish under-18 club side in 2009 and 2010.<ref name="U18 clubs"/> He also played for the under-19 side.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ultimaterugby.com/news/connacht-rugby-sign-former-ulster-hooker-jonny-murphy/606024# |work=Ultimate Rugby |title=Connacht Rugby sign former Ulster Hooker Jonny Murphy |date=16 May 2018 |accessdate=24 May 2018}}</ref> In May 2011, Murphy was named in Mike Ruddock's Ireland under-20 squad for the upcoming Junior World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/6844.php#.WwcA9EgvzIU |work=Irish Rugby |title=Ireland U-20 Squad Named For Junior World Championship |date=25 May 2011 |accessdate=24 May 2018}}</ref> He made his sole appearance for the side on 26 June 2011, when he came on as a replacement against Wales.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/fixturesandresults/squads_ireland_u20.php?player=100139&includeref=dynamic |work=Irish Rugby |title=Ireland Under-20 Squad Profiles: Jonny Murphy |accessdate=24 May 2018}}</ref>
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *{{ItsRugby profile|23984}} *[https://rugby.statbunker.com/players/getPlayerDetails?player_id=33287 StatBunker profile] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20180524182540/http://www.ulsterrugby.com/team/player.php?PlayId=100139#.WwcD_0gvzIU Ulster profile]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Murphy, Jonny}} Category:1992 births Category:Living people Category:Ballynahinch RFC players Category:Connacht Rugby players Category:Irish rugby union players Category:Rotherham Titans players Category:Ulster Rugby players Category:Rugby union hookers