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Jordi Murphy will retire at the end of the season

Murphy to retire at the end of the season

Ireland international forward Jordi Murphy has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of this season.

Murphy made his comeback from a six month injury against Cardiff in March

Murphy looking for perfect birthday present v Munster

Jordi Murphy says there would be "no better birthday present" than for Ulster to take a step closer towards a top two finish in the United Rugby Championship tonight.

Rugby • 22 Apr 22

Jordi Murphy is set for an Ulster return

Murphy fit again as McCloskey derides Italy 'farce'

The Ireland back row hasn't played with the province since May with a foot and knee injury but his return is now imminent according to skills coach Newby

Rugby • 28 Feb 22

Ulster sweat on Murphy, Stockdale & McCloskey fitness

Ulster are sweating on the fitness of Jordi Murphy, Jacob Stockdale and Stuart McCloskey for Saturday's Pro14 semi-final against Edinburgh at Murrayfield.

Rugby • 01 Sep 20

Jordi Murphy and Will Addison sign new Ulster deals

Ireland internationals Jordi Murphy and Will Addison have signed two-year contract extensions with Ulster.

Rugby • 14 May 20

Marcell Coetzee is back in the reckoning for Ulster

Fitness boost for Ulster ahead of Clermont clash

Ulster have been handed a timely fitness boost ahead of their Champions Cup clash with Clermont Auvergne this weekend with Marcell Coetzee, Jordi Murphy and John Cooney all getting a clean bill of health.

Rugby • 07 Jan 20

Jordi Murphy at Ireland training in Fukuoka today

Murphy back on track after 'rollercoaster' week

Jordi Murphy is hopeful of playing some part in the rest of Ireland's Rugby World Cup adventure despite lasting just 26 minutes of his first game in Japan.

Rugby • 07 Oct 19

Carbery back in training, Murphy close to return

There was some good news on the injury front for Ireland ahead of Saturday's crucial Pool A clash with Samoa, with Joey Carbery returning to training, and hopes that Jordi Murphy will do likewise on Thursday.

Rugby • 07 Oct 19

Joe Schmidt: 'I thought we created lots'

Securing bonus point a 'massive relief' says Schmidt

Joe Schmidt cut a relieved figure as he declared himself "delighted" with Ireland's bonus-point win over Russia.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 03 Oct 19

Sexton sub was pre-planned, Murphy to be assessed

Joe Schmidt eased fears about the fitness of Johnny Sexton as he confirmed that the decision to replace the captain at half-time was pre-planned.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 03 Oct 19

Murphy's law sees Jordi return for Russia clash

Jordi Murphy will hope to take advantage of his late call-up to force his way into Joe Schmidt's plans.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 02 Oct 19

Jordi Murphy (right) has won 27 Ireland caps

Murphy misses Ulster action in wake of Conan injury

Ulster flanker Jordi Murphy has been withdrawn from the squad to face the Ospreys in Belfast tonight and looks likely to replace the injured Jack Conan in Ireland's World Cup squad.

Rugby • 27 Sep 19

Japan famously beat South Africa at RWC2015

Murphy warns over Japan shock potential

Ireland don't need to look too far past what happened in the last World Cup to brace themselves for Japan, according to Jordi Murphy.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 23 Sep 19

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Mood swings after Ireland victory

Ulster forward Jordi Murphy talks to the RTÉ Rugby podcast in the aftermath of Ireland's win over Scotland

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 23 Sep 19

Jack Conan had a powerful game against Scotland

Rueful Murphy hails Ireland back row rivals

Ulster flanker Jordi Murphy says he had mixed emotions as Ireland got off to a winning start at the World Cup without him.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 23 Sep 19

Ireland going through their paces on Friday morning at the Aviva

Schmidt absence hasn't affected Ireland, says Murphy

Ireland feel so well-drilled into the Joe Schmidt method that even in the absence of their taskmaster head coach his plans are fully expected to bear fruit.

Rugby • 09 Aug 19

'You have this perception of the North and the South'

As Leinster and Ulster prepare for a Champions Cup clash, Eric Miller recalls his time in Belfast.

Rugby • 28 Mar 19

Jordi Murphy was an integral part of the Leinster team that won the Champions Cup last season

Leinster wary of Murphy's insider trading

Leinster go into Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final as heavy favourites, but the players and management are wary of Ulster's inside track.

Rugby • 25 Mar 19

James Ryan is undergoing return-to-play protocols

Murphy: Players copping on to concussion danger

Ireland forward Jordi Murphy believes players are becoming better and recognising possible concussion injuries.

Rugby • 27 Sep 18

Jordi Murphy will miss the game in South Africa

Jordi Murphy ruled out for Ulster this weekend

Jordi Murphy will miss Ulster's Guinness Pro14 fixture against Southern Kings on Sunday.

Rugby • 11 Sep 18

Murphy set for Ulster bow, Beirne on the Munster bench

Friday night's Pro14 action will see Jordi Murphy make his first appearance for Ulster when they face Edinburgh, while Munster newcomer Tadhg Beirne is in the squad to face Glasgow.

Rugby • 06 Sep 18

Gilroy in line for Ulster return at Thomond

Craig Gilroy is in line for a recall to the Ulster side to play Munster on Saturday.

Rugby • 27 Apr 18

Murphy move to Ulster confirmed

Ireland back row Jordi Murphy will join Ulster next summer on a two-year contract.

Rugby • 06 Dec 17

The proposed switch to Ulster should ensure more game time for Jordi Murphy

Jordi Murphy's Ulster switch to be confirmed shortly

Following reports that Jordi Murphy is to make the switch from Leinster to Ulster, RTÉ Sport now understands that a formal announcement on the move will be made before the end of the week.

Rugby • 05 Dec 17

Leinster will play in their ninth European Cup semi-final on Sunday

Confident Leinster up against history away to Clermont

History is against Leinster when they travel to France to take on Clermont Auvergne in Sunday's Champions Cup semi-final, but Jordi Murphy says his team-mates are brimming with confidence.

Rugby • 20 Apr 17