Conor Murray

Conor Murray

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Conor Murray, a 35-year-old scrum-half, is a celebrated Irish rugby player who has earned 124 caps for Ireland since his debut in 2011. Known for his exceptional skill and tactical acumen, he has been a key player for Ireland and a long-time partner to fly-half Johnny Sexton. Murray has also represented the British and Irish Lions on three occasions (2013, 2017, and 2021) and has made 199 appearances for Munster since his debut in 2010. Recently, it was announced that he would retire from international rugby following the Six Nations.

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Conor Murray commented on the challenges facing Leinster in the URC final.

Joy for Mexico and Canada despite horrific injury – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-20
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Conor Murray was also offered a top-up as a PONI to extend his time with Munster.

James Lowe to leave Leinster at the end of the season – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-05-29
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Conor Murray writes about Wales and their abysmal run of defeats.

Follow the action from the Aviva Stadium in the Six Nations – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-03-06
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Conor Murray is a scrum-half who has been in competition with Gibson-Park for the first choice position.

Gibson-Park, Ireland Rugby’s ‘petit general’
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-04
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Conor Murray shares his thoughts on Scotland's chances against England.

Dan Sheehan enjoys bus trip before Rob Kearney, Conor Murray and Peter O’Mahony jump ship – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-16
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Conor Murray praised Antoine Dupont, calling him the greatest of all time.

Sam Prendergast to start at 10 for Six Nations opener – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-03
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It’s instructive to look at the team which went toe-to-toe with Toulouse and take a note those who are no longer there, namely the retired Conor Murray.

Challenge Cup might suit Munster given they are a team in transition – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-20
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Conor Murray's book reflects on his career and the challenges faced with his province.

From Mike Tyson to Boris Becker and DJ Carey – the best sports books of 2025 – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-30
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Conor Murray is retired and will not be participating in the upcoming match.

Caelan Doris likely to feature off the bench at Soldier Field – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-30
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Conor Murray is among the recent retirements affecting the Irish team.

Too old? Too Leinster? We’ll soon learn a lot about Andy Farrell’s Ireland – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-28
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Conor Murray is mentioned as one of Ireland's famous sportspeople whose life is not fully understood by the public.

We think we can read the minds of sportspeople. What a dopey conceit – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-24
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Conor Murray, the president of the Irish Cleanroom Technology Association, presented the development of the industry in Ireland as a good practice example.

Vzpostavitev kompetenčnega centra za čiste prostore
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-09-23
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The Fishamble New Writing Award went to Hannah Power and Conor Murray for their play Don’t Tell Dad About Diana.

Dublin Fringe Festival 2025 award winners revealed – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-21
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Conor Murray is mentioned as a columnist for the Irish Times during the tour.

Lightning causes second half delay – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-02
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Conor Murray commented on the potential for a Lions whitewash.

Wallabies dominate first half despite Dan Sheehan try – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-26
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Conor Murray is a former Ireland and Lions scrum half who commented on the challenges of playing against a Joe Schmidt team.

First Test in Brisbane – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-19
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Check out Conor Murray’s new column on the Lions, where he heaps praise on Jamison Gibson-Park.

Impressive start for tourists with Van der Merwe scoring twice – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-12
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Conor Murray’s Squad for first Test v Australia includes several key players.

With Jamison Gibson-Park pulling the strings, the Lions will look like Ireland in red jerseys – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-11
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Conor Murray accidentally injured Hogg during the Lions tour.

Players who had their career made by a Lions tour or broken by it – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-05
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Conor Murray is one of the previous Munster captains of the Lions.

What time is kick-off and where can I watch it in Ireland? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-04
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