About Phil Murphy
Born 1976. Phil Murphy is a Canadian rugby union player.
Phil Troy Murphy (born 4 December 1976 in St. John's, Newfoundland) is an Irish Canadian rugby union footballer who plays at No 8.
He previously played for London Irish and French side Perpignan.
He has 18 caps for his native Canada, although he has four caps at schoolboy level for Ireland. He has also played for the French Barbarians. In Canada he played for Oakville Crusaders. He made 126 appearances for the Exiles, scoring 10 tries. Murphy attended the University of Victoria in British Columbia.
In February 2008 it was announced that Murphy was to leave London Irish to join Italian side Viadana.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Phil Murphy?
Irish rugby union player
When was Phil Murphy born?
Phil Murphy was born on 4 December 1976 in St. John's.
What is Phil Murphy's occupation?
Phil Murphy is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Phil Murphy?
Phil Murphy is Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Phil Murphy (rugby union, born 1976)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phil Murphy. https://biography.guide/phil-murphy-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Phil Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phil-murphy-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Phil Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/phil-murphy-rugby-union-player/.
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