VIDEO: Munster’s Johne Murphy announces rugby retirement

The former Pro12 and English Premiership winner calls time on his ten year playing career.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2015 - 13:49

Grainne McGuinness

Johne Murphy has today announced his retirement from professional rugby, calling time on a hugely successful ten-year career, which saw the utility back win titles with both Leicester Tigers and Munster.

Murphy made a total of 91 appearances for Munster, winning the PRO12 title in 2011.

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