He was in charge of the senior Ireland team from 1992 to 1995, beating England, twice home and away, in 1993 and 1994.
[citation needed] Murphy also lead Ireland to the quarter-finals of the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
He also coached the Leinster A team, as well as a spell as interim coach for the Leinster senior squad following the departure of Declan Kidney midway through the 2004/05 season.
In this role he oversees the Leinster's underage representative strategy.
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