Barry Murphy (rugby union)

Barry John Murphy (born 28 November 1982) also known as BJ, 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] In December 2024, Barry was welcomed into the Munster rugby supporters group known as the disciples.^{[citation needed]}

Barry Murphy

Birth name	Barry John Murphy
Date of birth	(1982-11-28) 28 November 1982 (age 42)
Place of birth	Limerick, Ireland
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	90 kg (14 st 2 lb)
School	St Munchin's College
University	University 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) Ireland U21 2006–2009 Ireland Wolfhounds 4 (0) 2007–2009 Ireland 4 (5) Correct as of 31 May 2009

Sporting career

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

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]}