Amanda Murphy (rugby union)

Amanda Murphy (born 20 September 1985) is a former New Zealand rugby union player.

Amanda Murphy
Date of birth (1985-09-20) 20 September 1985
Place of birthInvercargill, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2012 Canterbury 26 (65)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–2011  New Zealand 2 (0)

In 2009, Murphy had made an appearance for the Black Ferns against an England A team at Esher.[1] Murphy made her international debut for New Zealand on 26 November 2011 against England at London.

Murphy has a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science degree.[2]

Murphy was named as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Black Ferns in 2022.[3][4] She was the Women's Rugby High Performance Manager for Canterbury Rugby.[5]

References
  1. "Rugby: Ferns team to play NZ A named". Otago Daily Times Online News. 17 November 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  2. "Meet the Interns: Amanda Murphy, Athletics, New Zealand". thecgf.com. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  3. "Black Ferns announce new coaching team following Moore's exit". www.rugbypass.com. 21 April 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  4. "Black Ferns coaching structure confirmed". www.voxy.co.nz. 21 April 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  5. "Black Ferns Development XV named for Oceania Championship". allblacks.com. 22 October 2019. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
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