Conor Murray confirms exit from Munster after 17-year career

Conor Murray confirms exit from Munster after 17-year career

Ireland and Munster scrum-half Conor Murray has announced he will leave the province at the end of this season to pursue a playing opportunity abroad. The departure brings to a close a remarkable chapter in both his and the club’s history.

A product of St Munchin’s College and the Munster Academy, Murray made his senior debut in April 2010. Over the next 15 years, he became the heartbeat of Munster, with his combative spirit, calm under pressure, and pinpoint kicking earning him not just club legend status, but respect across the rugby world.

Murray represented Munster a remarkable 207 times, scoring 198 points – a testament to his durability and consistency . He won not one but two URC titles (2010–11 and 2022–23) during a career that bridged rugby eras.

On the international stage, Murray earned 125 Ireland caps, scoring 115 points, and was part of Ireland’s glorious period including five Six Nations titles (2014, 2015, 2018, 2023, 2024), achieving two Grand Slams (2018, 2023) and four Triple Crowns. He also toured with the British & Irish Lions in 2013, 2017, and 2021.

Munster Rugby’s statement captured the sentiment: “One of the best players in Munster Rugby history … a true great of the sport” . Interim head coach Ian Costello added that Murray leaves “the jersey in an unbelievably good place” .

 

Conor Murray’s Munster & Ireland Achievements

Munster Rugby (2010–2025):

  • 207 appearances, 198 points

  • United Rugby Championship titles: 2010–11, 2022–23



  • Munster Player of the Year: 2014

Ireland (2011–2025):

  • 125 caps, 115 points

  • Six Nations Championship: 2014, 2015, 2018, 2023, 2024

  • Grand Slams: 2018, 2023

  • Triple Crowns: 2018, 2022, 2023, 2025

British & Irish Lions:

  • Three tours: 2013 (Australia), 2017 (New Zealand), 2021 (South Africa)

Individual Honours:

  • Rugby Players Ireland Players’ Player of the Year: 2017

  • Midi Olympique World Player of the Year: 2018

  • World Rugby Team of the Decade (2010–2019): scrum-half 

Conor Murray departs Munster not just as a player, but as an institution. His influence on and off the field, for club and country, cements him among the all‑time greats of Irish rugby.

 

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