Ben Murphy (born 23 April 2001) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Challenge Cup side Connacht Rugby. His preferred position is scrum-half.
The son of Ireland U20 coach Richie Murphy, Murphy was named in the Leinster Rugby academy for the 2021âÂÂ22 season. He made his debut in Round 18 of the 2021âÂÂ22 United Rugby Championship against . While a member of the Leinster sub-academy, Murphy joined on a short-term loan to cover for injuries. In May 2024, it was announced that he would be moving to Connacht ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Murphy was selected as a development player for Ireland in the 2025 Six Nations. He was selected alongside Ulster backrower James McNabney, Leinster scrum-half Hugh Cooney, and fellow Connacht player Cathal Forde. The four will not partake in any of the games in the 2025 Six Nations, however they will be a part of pre-tournament training camps.