VIDEO: Munster’s Johne Murphy announces rugby retirement
Johne 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 Leicester Tigers and Munster.
Murphy made a total of 91 appearances for Munster, winning the PRO12 title in 2011.
Wishing @MurphyJohne all the best with his retirement from pro rugby! #MunsterFamily http://t.co/mxtL07VWPM pic.twitter.com/EvWkwEtuE0
— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) August 26, 2015
He also featured in Munster's historic win over Australia in Thomond Park in November 2010.
Before joining Munster Murphy made 99 appearances for Leicester, winning the English Premiership three times over the course of five years at the club. He also won an EDF Energy Cup and was runner-up in two Heineken Cup finals.
@MurphyJohne @Munsterrugby Thanks for all the great memories and best wsishes for the future Johne pic.twitter.com/MfLRgqDVUn
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) August 26, 2015
Murphy also featured on the Ireland ‘A’ team winning the Churchill Cup in 2009, the Irish Wolfhounds and the Emerging Ireland team, winning the IRB Nations Cup in 2014. He was also included in the Ireland Squad summer tour, facing the Barbarians and NZ Maori in June 2010.
“I’m grateful for the long and successful career that I’ve had but it is now time to call an end to it,” Murphy said.
“I would like to thank all my mentors, coaches, teammates, the fans who have made my time in the sport so special and most of all my family for all the support they have given me throughout the last 10 years.”
I've lived the dream. It's been a blast! Special thanks to @leicestertigers and @munsterrugby pic.twitter.com/3tuHIrTplE
— Johne Murphy (@MurphyJohne) August 26, 2015
