Murphy keen to kick on with Schmidt

Richie Murphy admits he would be interested in continuing his working relationship with Joe Schmidt when the Kiwi takes over with Ireland next season but insists he will continue to clock in at Leinster regardless of what may happen.

The former Leinster out-half isn’t the most high-profile name in Irish coaching circles but his work has gained a following since joining the province as kicking coach in 2010 — a role which has since expanded to one incorporating skills as well.

Murphy has been central to the development of men like Jonathan Sexton, Ian Madigan and Fergus McFadden. It was notable, for instance, that Sexton phoned him frequently from New Zealand during the last World Cup when his kicking was off kilter.