- Date of Birth19 / 04 / 1978
- Lions Tours2005
- International CapsIreland / Lions
- Lions Origin SchoolsNewbridge College
- Lions Origin ClubsNaas, Barbarians, Leicester Tigers
Geordan Murphy was highly regarded as one of the most fearsome full-backs in the northern hemisphere which led to him being chosen for the 2005 Lions Tour.
The Irish international won two Test caps on the Tour – first in the 25-25 draw with Argentina before picking up his second in the third and final match against New Zealand.
It was in the provincial games of the Tour that Murphy stamped his international prowess with three tries against Taranaki and Manawatu and was an integral part of the successful midweek side.
For Ireland, Murphy would win 72 caps in total after a career spent battling with Girvan Dempsey for the full-back jersey.