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Murray: Munster need to listen to senior players

Conor Murray tells RTÉ's Game On that Munster can get back to winning European Cups, but that senior players in the squad have to be listened to when it comes to recruitment.

Rugby • 16 Sep

Cork , Ireland - 16 May 2025; Conor Murray of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Benetton at Virgin Media Park in Cork. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Conor Murray calls full-time on playing career

Former Ireland and Munster scrum-half Conor Murray has retired from rugby after deciding against continuing his playing career abroad.

Rugby • 12 Sep

Peter O'Mahony (l) and Conor Murray will join up with the Baa Baas

O'Mahony and Murray join Baa Baas for Springboks clash

Ireland and Munster stalwarts Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray have been included in the Barbarians squad for their match against South Africa in June.

Rugby • 22 May

(L to R): Peter O'Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray

Sheehan confident production line will fill the void

Hat-trick hero Dan Sheehan is confident Ireland have sufficient up-and-coming talent to fill the void left by retiring greats Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray.

Rugby • 16 Mar

Conor Murray (l) and Peter O'Mahony played their final Ireland internationals against Italy

'Grateful' O'Mahony and Murray reflect on final Tests

There would be no dream ending for Ireland's retiring pair in Rome, but Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray both got to sign off win a win in their final internationals.

Rugby • 15 Mar

Conor Murray: 'I don't think the kick-off time has any bearing on the atmosphere'

Murray backs Ireland fans to have Aviva 'hopping'

Conor Murray has no doubt Aviva Stadium will be "hopping" for Ireland v France, even if the blockbuster clash has been given matinee status.

Rugby • 05 Mar

I 'lived the dream' - Murray prepares to step away

Conor Murray says he has "lived the dream" as he prepares to move on to the next chapter of his rugby career.

Rugby • 28 Feb

Conor Murray won five Six Nations titles including two Grand Slams

Murray coy on next step but 'lifestyle change' awaits

Conor Murray remained coy on his post-Munster future but hinted that he will play one more season in a new environment "for his family".

Rugby • 27 Feb

Conor Murray's contract is set to expire at the end of the season

Munster future not on Murray's mind for now

Conor Murray says he hasn't made a decision on his future as he heads into the final months of his current deal with Munster.

Rugby • 15 Jan

Murray scored the second of Ireland's three tries against South Africa in the first Test

Murray 'ready to rock' with Ireland out for revenge

Conor Murray says he is ready to step up to the starting role for Ireland's second Test against South Africa at Hollywoodbets King's Park in Durban on Saturday, after an impressive cameo off the bench against the Springboks.

Rugby • 09 Jul 24

Murray has played 185 times for the province

Murray to remain at Munster after agreeing new contract

Conor Murray will remain at Munster next season, after the province confirmed he has signed a one-year deal.

Rugby • 03 Apr 24

Murray will win his 116th Ireland cap on Saturday

Farrell backs Murray and hits out at begrudgers

Andy Farrell has backed Conor Murray to silence his doubters ahead of tomorrow's final Guinness Six Nations meeting with Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 15 Mar 24

Conor Murray puts boot to ball against England at Twickenham

'Winding down the clock would have been riskier option'

Ireland's decision to kick away possession with 90 seconds remaining on the clock at Twickenham was a less risky option than holding onto the ball and winding down the clock, according to Donal Lenihan.

Rugby • 11 Mar 24

Conor Murray (c) has won 113 caps for Ireland

Murray: It's so exciting where this group could head

While Conor Murray insists he has no plans to retire any time soon, his growing years are making him cherish these days a little bit more.

Rugby • 22 Feb 24

Murray will earn his 114th cap this weekend if selected

Murray will 'happily stay' with Munster and Ireland

Conor Murray says he doesn't have any plans to step away from international rugby just yet, with the scrum-half targeting a contract to remain in Ireland with Munster beyond this season.

Rugby • 20 Feb 24

Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe all start for Ireland against New Zealand

Kiwi trio key to Irish hopes, says Murray

Conor Murray believes New Zealand's loss is Ireland's gain as "world-class" trio Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe bid to give their native country serious cause for regret.

Rugby • 12 Oct 23

Conor Murray impressed off the bench for Ireland against South Africa

Murray: 'Zero' chance of complacency v Scotland

Conor Murray says there is "zero" chance that Ireland will get caught up in their own hype ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B decider against Scotland.

Rugby • 02 Oct 23

Conor Murray will earn his 109th Ireland cap against Tonga

'Grateful' Murray wants to make fourth World Cup count

Conor Murray hopes that Ireland's 'best day' will come at this latest World Cup in France.

Rugby • 16 Sep 23

Conor Murray will play in his fourth World Cup

Murray: RWC a different animal for in-form Ireland

Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland's record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 30 Aug 23

Conor Murray

Murray will feature in his fourth World Cup and racked up a century of Ireland caps last season. The Munster man also has eight Lions Test caps across the last three tours.

profiles • 19 Oct 23

Conor Murray helped Ireland to another Grand Slam this spring

Jantjies: Conor Murray 'one of the best'

Stormers scrum-half Herschel Jantjies rates Conor Murray as "one of the best" and is looking forward to taking on the Munster man in Saturday's URC final.

Rugby • 25 May 23

Conor Murray receives treatment at Scotstoun Stadium

Murray among Munster quartet out of Leinster showdown

Munster quartet Malakai Fekitoa, Conor Murray, RG Snyman and Calvin Nash are all out of Saturday's United Rugby Championship semi-final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium due to head injuries.

Rugby • 08 May 23

Conor Murray (centre) has rejoined the Irish squad

Murray back in Ireland camp and ready to face France

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray is in "good form" and ready to face France in the Six Nations on Saturday, despite his father suffering "serious injuries" in a road traffic collision.

Rugby • 10 Feb 23

Murray replaces injured Gibson-Park in Cardiff

Ireland have been forced to make two late changes to their squad ahead of their Six Nations opener with Wales, with Jamison Gibson-Park and Cian Healy ruled out through injury.

Rugby • 04 Feb 23

Keith Earls (L) and Conor Murray (R) were left out of the Munster squad for last week's win against Northampton

Murray and Earls "back in the mix" for Toulouse trip

Munster assistant coach Mike Prendergast has praised Conor Murray and Keith Earls for their reactions to being left out of the province's Heineken Champions Cup win against Northampton last week.

Rugby • 18 Jan 23