Career
He first played for Dublin University and Wanderers. He began his coaching career at Wanderers. He has coached Clontarf Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the Ireland U-21s.
He was in charge of the senior Ireland team from 1992 to 1995, notably beating England, twice home and away, in 1993 and 1994.
Murphy also lead Ireland to the quarter-finals of the 1995 Rugby World Cup. He has coached Terenure College Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the Leinster A team, as well as a spell as interim coach for the Leinster senior squad following the departure of Declan Kidney mid-way through the 2004/05 season.
Gerry is currently the Provincial Domestic Team Manager. In this role he oversees the Leinster’s underage representative strategy.