It’s understood a two-year deal is on the cards.
Murphy has been the interim head coach of the northern province since March, taking on the role in the wake of previous boss Dan McFarland’s departure in February.
Advertisement Previously a leading All-Ireland League player with Greystones, Clontarf, Carlow, and Old Belvedere, Murphy also played for his native Leinster. After huge success as an assistant with Ireland, Murphy took over as the Ireland U20s head coach in 2021 and led them to Grand Slams in 2022 and 2023, as well as going very close to a third this year.
It’s believed he has been a popular appointment as interim boss, with players appreciating the detail of his coaching and his belief in their ability to deliver more consistent performances.
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