Johne Murphy rugby player
Johne Murphy rugby player

Johne Murphy

10th Nov 1984 1.88m/98kg Fullback

A history of penalty shootouts in rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final between Munster and Toulouse produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout.    While knock out games in football...

On This Day in 2009: Tigers book a Heineken Cup final date with Leinster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 2009, Leicester Tigers booked a Heineken Cup final date with Leinster after beating Cardiff Blues in a historic sudden death penalty shoot-out at the Millennium Stadium.   🏉...

A history of penalty shootouts in rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saturday's Top 14 Access Match produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout.    While knock out games in football will often go to penalty shootouts, the...

THROWBACK: Leicester Tigers beat Cardiff in a penalty shootout

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 2009, Leicester Tigers booked a Heineken Cup final date with Leinster after beating Cardiff Blues 7-6 in an historic sudden death penalty shoot-out at the Millennium Stadium.   Jordan...

Murphy: Springbok spice may be Munster’s missing ingredient

3 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Johne Murphy is hopeful the signing of World Cup winners Damian de Allende and RG Snyman for next season can help Munster finally bridge the gap to European rugby’s elite.

James Cronin case a valuable reminder for all players, says Murphy

3 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

James Cronin’s “unintentional anti-doping violation” can serve as a valuable reminder for fellow players of the importance of personal diligence regarding prescribed medicines, former...

Newbridge produce seismic shock to set up all-Kildare final

4 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Johne Murphy’s charges recovered from a 14-0 deficit to set up an all-Kildare final.

Prendergast kicks Newbridge into Leinster Senior Cup semis

4 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Johne Murphy’s side edged past the challenge of Kilkenny College.

All-Ireland League: Division 1B Previews

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Having edged their way to the top of the Division 1B table, Old Wesley could steal a march on their promotion rivals by winning Saturday’s early kick-off. Elsewhere, two of the top four teams meet...

Ireland Club Team Revealed For Dalriada Cup Opener Against Scotland

5 years ago by Ulster Bank League

The Ireland Club team has been confirmed for this week’s trip to Edinburgh to face their Scottish counterparts in the opening match of the 2019 Dalriada Cup Series. Head coach Morgan Lennon and assistant...