Noel Murphy (rugby player)

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Noel Arthur Augustine Murphy (born 22 February 1937).

Noel Murphy comes from one of Ireland's most renowned rugby families who hold a unique place in the annals of the game in that country - Noel Murphy, emulated the achievement of his father by being capped for Ireland and when his son Kenny was also capped the Murphy's became the first and to date only family to have father, son and grandson capped at senior level.

Noel won 41 caps between 1958 and 1969, captaining Ireland on five occasions and toured twice with the Lions, to Australia in 1966 and New Zealand in 1959. He also played for the Barbarians. He played at club level for Cork Constitution and Garryowen.

He coached his club, his province and between 1977 and 1980, the Ireland team. He coached the Lions team that toured South Africa in 1980. He has been president of Cork Constitution, the Munster Branch and the IRFU. He is currently one of Ireland's representatives on the International Rugby Board and the ERC.

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