Background
Johne Murphy was born Rathangan, County Kildare to John and Mary Murphy.
Johne Murphy was born Rathangan, County Kildare to John and Mary Murphy.
On 27 August, 2015, Murphy announced his retirement from rugby. The -e in Johne was to distinguish him from his father. Murphy played for the A side that was defeated by England Saxons on 1 February 2008.
He joined the squad for their 2010 Summer Tour as a replacement for Shane Horgan and played against the Barbarians in June 2010.
Murphy was selected in the Emerging squad on 26 May 2014. He started against Russia in their first 2014 match on 13 June 2014.
He captained the team in their second game against Uruguay on 18 June 2014.