Galway got a bye into the final without picking up a hurley, however, the game turned into a rout. A score line of 6–12 to 1–0 gave Cork the victory and gave Murphy a third All-Ireland medal. 1928 also saw Murphy lining out with the Irish Hurling Team in the Tailteann Games, Ireland's answer to the Olympic Games.
Galway secured a spot in the final without utilizing their hurley, but the game quickly turned into a lopsided contest. A score of 6–12 to 1–0 gave Cork the victory and resulted in Murphy earning his third All-Ireland medal. In 1928, Murphy also participated with Ireland's hurling team in the Tailteann Games, which functioned as a replacement for the Olympic Games.