Sean Murphy is currently studying Physiotherapy and has been selected to compete in the Lightweight Men's Quadruple Scull this season. The New South Welshman has represented Australia at Junior and U21 level and temporarily relocated to Canberra in 2017 to race in the Lightweight Men's Quadruple Scull at the World Rowing Cups and World Championships. In 2018, Murphy, who is still Under 23, was selected to represent Australia in the U23 Men's Single Scull at the 2018 World Rowing U23 Championships.