About Noel Murphy
Lived 1904 – 1987 (aged 82). Noel Murphy was an Irish rugby union player.
Noel Francis Murphy (27 December 1904 – 6 November 1987) was an rugby union international. His son Noel Jr and his grandson Kenny were also Ireland internationals. Murphy also played club rugby for Cork Constitution. Between 1930 and 1933 he won 11 caps playing as a flanker. Murphy made his international debut on 8 February 1930 in a 4–3 win against England at Lansdowne Road. He made his last appearance for Ireland on 11 February 1933, again against England, in a 17–6 defeat at Twickenham. Murphy coached the Ireland squad on their 1961 tour of South Africa when the touring party also included his son Noel Jr. He was born and died in County Cork, Ireland.
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Who was Noel Murphy?
Irish rugby union footballer and coach (born 1904)
When was Noel Murphy born?
Noel Murphy was born on 27 December 1904.
When did Noel Murphy die?
Noel Murphy died on 6 November 1987.
What was Noel Murphy's occupation?
Noel Murphy was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Noel Murphy?
Noel Murphy was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Noel Murphy (rugby union, born 1904)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Noel Murphy. https://biography.guide/noel-murphy-rugby-union-player-1904/
MLA: "Noel Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/noel-murphy-rugby-union-player-1904/.
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