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24 June 2025; Ben Murphy during the Ireland rugby squad training at the IRFU High Performance Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Murphy: Lancaster can bring Connacht to next level

Ben Murphy believes Stuart Lancaster can take Connacht to the next level when he takes over as head coach next season.

Ben Murphy touched down Connacht's second try but Dylan Tierney-Martin clinched the win in the 75th minute

Connacht salvage win with late Tierney-Martin try

Dylan Tierney-Martin scored a match-winning try in the 75th minute as Connacht recovered from blowing a 19-0 lead to beat Matt Sherratt's Cardiff 24-19 in the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 15 Feb

Ben Murphy (R) continued his hot scoring streak with three tries against Lyon

Murphy hat-trick helps Connacht secure top spot

Ben Murphy crowned a midweek contract extension by running in a Challenge Cup hat-trick as Connacht dished out a hammering to Lyon at Dexcom Stadium.

Rugby • 11 Jan

Contrasting emotions for Jack (l) and Ben Murphy following the game

'Really difficult' but dad Richie proud of Murphy boys

The Murphys are not the first set of brothers to face off against each other for Irish provinces, and not even the first or second to do so in 2024, but their clash, when Connacht hosted Ulster last Saturday, did have a unique aspect.

Rugby • 02 Jan

Connacht's Ben Murphy (l) gets a pass away with Ulster's Jack looking on

'Really difficult' but dad Richie proud of Murphy boys

The Murphys are not the first set of brothers to face off against each other for Irish provinces, and not even the first or second to do so in 2024, but their clash, when Connacht hosted Ulster last Saturday, did have a unique aspect.

Rugby • 02 Jan

Murphy's Law for Richie as Ulster prepare for Connacht

Ulster coach Richie Murphy says he's looking forward to the "unique situation" of coaching against his son Ben, when his side host Connacht in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

United Rugby Championship • 12 Oct 24

Dan Kelly celebrating Ireland's win over England last year

Kelly switch to England a 'loss' for Ireland - Murphy

Former Ireland U20 centre Dan Kelly's switch to England is a loss for Ireland, according to head coach Richie Murphy.

Rugby • 11 Jun 21

Ben Murphy

Murphy: Lancaster can bring Connacht to next level

Connacht salvage win with late Tierney-Martin try

Murphy hat-trick helps Connacht secure top spot

'Really difficult' but dad Richie proud of Murphy boys

'Really difficult' but dad Richie proud of Murphy boys

Murphy's Law for Richie as Ulster prepare for Connacht

Kelly switch to England a 'loss' for Ireland - Murphy

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