Murphy Walker rugby player
Murphy Walker rugby player

Murphy Walker

25th Oct 1999 1.85m/108kg Tighthead Prop

Murphy Walker, born on October 25, 1999, is a professional rugby union player who represents Scotland at the international level. He currently plays for Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship, predominantly as a tighthead prop.

Walker began his rugby career playing for Dundee HSFP. He later joined Strathallan School, where he was part of the team that won the Scottish Schools tournament in 2018, defeating Glenalmond College in the final.

Known for his dynamic ball-carrying abilities, Walker was aligned with Glasgow Warriors ahead of the 2019/20 season. He comes from a rugby background, being the nephew of former Glasgow Warriors head coach Sean Lineen. Walker has also represented Scotland in the World Rugby Under-20 Championships in both 2018 and 2019.

Walker made his professional debut for Glasgow Warriors in a 35-24 victory over the Sharks at Scotstoun, coming off the bench for the final 15 minutes of the match. He earned his first start in a 30-17 win against Edinburgh at Scotstoun in March 2022. Coincidentally, that same week, Walker received his first call-up to the senior Scotland squad, marking a significant milestone in his career.

KG(07/06/2023)

Career

warriorslogo Glasgow Warriors
Tighthead Prop
2018 - present
scotland Scotland U20's
Tighthead Prop
2018 - 2019
scotland Scotland
Hooker
2022 - 2023