Ryan lined out for the Ireland U19s in 2012 against France and England, and featured on a Munster sevens side that travelled to Glasgow under the guidance of Elite Player Development officer Colm McMahon.

Murphy most recently made his first appearance at Munster A level, coming on as a replacement for Tommy O'Donnell after 10 minutes in Munster's win away to Leinster in the A interprovincial (Nov.'12).

He played his schools rugby with PBC & captained the side to an Avonmore Milk Schools Cup Final in 2011 against Rockwell.

Made his B&I Cup debut against Rotherham in December 2012 and is part of the 2013 U20s RBS 6 Nations Squad.