 Philip Purdue was born in Raheny, Dublin, Ireland, he received a Bachelor of Arts in Computer and Electronic Engineering at Trinity College, Dublin, works as a Software Consultant.Philip Purdue won 2-caps for Ireland against Wales in 2004 (won 25-12; 17/10/2004) and Scotland in 2005 (won 12-6; 23/10/2005) while at the Clontarf Bulls (sub), and at the East Coast Eagles.Philip Purdue played in the All Ireland League for Dublin University FC and Clontarf FC and played in the 2006 All-Ireland Final with Clontarf.