Frank Murphy (rugby union)

Frank Murphy
BornFrank Murphy
(1983-12-02) 2 December 1983
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight83 kg (13.1 st)
SchoolColáiste Muire
CBC Cork
UniversityUniversity College Cork
Rugby union career
Position Scrum-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Crosshaven
UCC
Cork Constitution
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–2006 Munster Rugby 15 (0)
2006–2008 Leicester Tigers 46 (10)
2008–2014 Connacht 104 (30)
Correct as of 5 January 2014
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Ireland U21
2007–2009 Ireland A 8 (10)

Frank Murphy (born 2 December 1983) is a former professional rugby union player from Ireland who works as a referee for the Irish Rugby Football Union. He primarily played as a scrum-half. Originally from County Cork, Murphy played for his native province of Munster before moving to the English side Leicester Tigers.

Murphy began refereeing in the All-Ireland League in 2015, progressing to referee in the British and Irish Cup later that year. He began refereeing at international level in 2016, and has taken charge of games in the European Nations Cup. In November 2016, Murphy took charge of his first Pro12 game, and has since gone on to referee in the Challenge Cup at European level.