About Jim Murphy
Born 1948. Jim Murphy is an Australian rugby league player.
James Michael Murphy (born 31 March 1948) is an Australian former rugby league player.
A forward, Murphy played his early rugby league with the RAAF and Ipswich club West End. He competed for Souths from 1968 to 1972, then in 1973 moved down to Sydney, making 55 first-grade appearances for the Western Suburbs Magpies. An interstate player for Queensland, Murphy toured New Zealand with the national team in 1971. After being an unused reserve in the First Test of the 1972 series against New Zealand, Murphy made his only Test appearance in the second match at Lang Park, where he came on for Bob McCarthy during the second half.
Murphy settled in Kempsey, New South Wales.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jim Murphy?
rugby league footballer
When was Jim Murphy born?
Jim Murphy was born on 31 March 1948.
What is Jim Murphy's occupation?
Jim Murphy is a rugby league player.
What nationality is Jim Murphy?
Jim Murphy is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Murphy (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Murphy. https://biography.guide/jim-murphy-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Jim Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-murphy-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-murphy-rugby-league-player/.
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