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15 February 2025; Josh Murphy of Connacht during the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and Cardiff Rugby at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Murphy added to Ireland squad after Ahern injury scare

Connacht second row Josh Murphy has linked up with the Ireland squad this week as a precaution, with Munster's Tom Ahern dealing with an injury scare ahead of the summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal next month.

Rugby • 27 Jun

Murphy was given a red card in the 71st minute

Murphy given four-week ban after red card v Ulster

Connacht's Josh Murphy is in line to miss just two BKT United Rugby Championship games following his red card in last week's defeat to Ulster in Belfast.

United Rugby Championship • 18 Oct 24

Murphy played 18 times for Connacht in his debut season

Connacht's Josh Murphy to take year out from pro rugby

Connacht will be without versatile forward Josh Murphy for the upcoming season, with the 28-year-old taking a year out of the professional game to further his medical studies.

Rugby • 17 Aug 23

Dylan Tierney-Martin suffered a shoulder injury in Connacht's win over Newcastle Falcons

Connacht pair to miss Brive trip as Hansen nears return

Connacht will be without Josh Murphy and Dylan Tierney-Martin for Friday's Challenge Cup trip to Brive due to injury but Ireland wing Mack Hansen is set to return to full training next week.

Rugby • 13 Dec 22

Josh Murphy

Murphy links back up with the Connacht squad this season, having taken a sabbatical from the professional game in 2023/24 as he concentrated on his medical studies.

Connacht • 29 Aug 24

Josh Murphy during Leinster's Champions Cup clash against Northampton

Opportunity knocks for Murphy with exams on the horizon

With many of Leinster's frontline players away on international duty, Josh Murphy is hoping to take his chance to impress over the coming weeks while also dealing with the culmination of his medical studies at UCD.

Rugby • 26 Jan 21

Josh Murphy

Murphy added to Ireland squad after Ahern injury scare

Murphy given four-week ban after red card v Ulster

Connacht's Josh Murphy to take year out from pro rugby

Connacht pair to miss Brive trip as Hansen nears return

Josh Murphy

Opportunity knocks for Murphy with exams on the horizon

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