Brian Murphy

Who is Brian Murphy?

Brian Murphy is an Irish hurler who played as a full-back for the Cork senior team.

Born in Rathcormac, County Cork, Murphy first excelled at hurling whilst at school in St. Colman's College. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Cork minor team, before later lining out with the under-21 and intermediate sides. He made his senior debut in the 2003 National Hurling League. Murphy went on to play a key part for Cork during a successful period for the team, and has won two All-Ireland medals and two Munster medals. Murphy was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.

At club level Murphy has won a set of Munster and county medals with Bride Rovers in the intermediate grade.

Regarded as one of the key members of the Cork defence for over a decade, Murphy has won one All-Star award while he also won the All Stars Young Hurler of the Year award in his debut season.

Throughout his career Murphy made 46 championship appearances for Cork. He announced his retirement from inter-county hurling on 11 March 2014.