Naas Strike Late To Deny Wesley And Return To Division 1B Summit
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsA late brace of tries from Fionn Higgins inspired a 31-23 comeback victory for Naas at Old Wesley, as Johne Murphy's men entered the mid-November break with a four-point lead at the top of All-Ireland...
Lennon And Murphy Announce Ireland Club Squad To Play Scotland
6 years ago by Ulster Bank LeagueIreland Club XV coaches Morgan Lennon and Johne Murphy have confirmed a 31-man squad ahead of the games against their Scottish counterparts on Friday week (February 23) at Dubarry Park and in Netherdale...
Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews
7 years ago by Ulster Bank LeagueTwo of Division 1B's unbeaten teams will go head-to-head at Rifle Park tomorrow as third-placed Banbridge entertain Johne Murphy's table-topping Naas side. Meanwhile, Shannon, who occupy second spot, are...
Ulster Bank Club International Preview: Ireland Club XV v England Counties
7 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsThe Ireland Club XV and England Counties renew rivalries for the first time since 2014 as the Morgan Lennon and Johne Murphy-coached side look to make home advantage count in Cork on St. Patrick's Day.
Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews - Naas vs Dolphin
7 years ago by Irish RugbyNAAS 30 DOLPHIN 8, ForenaughtsFormer professionals Johne Murphy and Fionn Carr both crossed the whitewash as Naas defeated Dolphin 30-8 to climb up to third in the table.It took Murphy's high-flying side...
Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews - Ballymena vs Galwegians
7 years ago by Irish RugbyBALLYMENA 14 GALWEGIANS 13, Eaton ParkGalwegians failed to capitalise on the sin-binning of former Ireland international Bryan Young as Ballymena prevailed 14-13 in a tense finish at Eaton Park.Veteran...
Naas Confirm Player-Coach Role For Murphy
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsNaas RFC have confirmed former professional player Johne Murphy as their player-coach for the 2015/16 season. The recently retired Murphy played his first game for Naas last Friday, lining out at outside...
Murphy calls time on his career
9 years ago by Irish IndependentJohne Murphy has rejected the chance to extend his playing career and has instead retired at the age of 30.
Johne Murphy Announces His Retirement
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJohne Murphy has today announced his retirement from professional rugby, calling time on a hugely successful ten-year career which saw the utility back win titles with both Munster and Leicester Tigers.
In Pics: Johne Murphy Through The Years
9 years ago by Munster Rugby NewsAcross five seasons Johne Murphy made 91 appearances for Munster in which he scored 12 tries. Here we take look back at his time with the province in pictures.