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Amanda Murphy (rugby union)

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Amanda Murphy
Date of birth (1985-09-20) 20 September 1985 (age 39)
Place of birthInvercargill, New Zealand
Height1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Blindside Flanker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2004–2012 Canterbury 26 (65)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–2011  New Zealand 2 (0)

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

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 is the Black Ferns Sevens lead strength and conditioning coach. Prior to this role she was the 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

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  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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