Jordi Murphy to retire at end of 2022/23 season

Ireland and Ulster back row Jordi Murphy has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.

Murphy played 30 times for Ireland since making his international debut in 2014 and was part of the side that recorded their first ever win over New Zealand that came in Chicago in 2016.

He was part of the Ireland squad that went on to win the Six Nations in 2015, a Grand Slam in 2018 and also clinched a test series in Australia and defeat New Zealand in Ireland for the first time. His last appearance though came during the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

The 31-year-old made his senior club debut for Leinster in 2011 and has made over 100 appearances for the club since then. He made a switch to Ulster in 2018.

“I have decided to retire from profesional rugby at the end of this current season. I feel that the time is right and together with my family we are looking forward to the next chapter in our lives.

"The overwhelming feeling right now is of gratitude. For a career that I never even dreamed of having. For my wife Laura, who has always been by my side.

"For my mum and dad who supported me long before becoming a profesional player was even an option. For family and friends who have backed me through the highs and lows of the game. For my agent Niall and the team in Navy Blue for all the off field support.

"For all the teammates, back room staff and coaches, past and present, many of whom will remain lifelong friends.

To play for my boyhood club Leinster and my current club Ulster are experiences I will always cherish. To have represented my country will always be one of the highlights of my life".