Geordan Murphy says goodbye to Leicester Tigers

In a massive occurrence at Welford Road, Leicester Tigers’ director of rugby, Geordan Murphy has announced that he will leave the club with immediate effect.

Murphy has been involved with Tigers for 23 years, having notched up a remarkable 316 caps as a player before becoming involved in the coaching side of things.

The 42 year-old’s contract was scheduled to end at the conclusion of the 2020-21 season, however, during recent talks it was decided that he will step away forthwith.

“First, I want to thank my wife Aneka and my two boys, and our new addition on the way, for everything they have done for me and how they have continued to make me a better player, coach and person,” Murphy said.

“As well as my family here in Leicester, and all of our friends, I want to thank my family and friends in Ireland for their support throughout my career at Tigers as a player and coach in the good and bad times.

“I have spent 23 great years at Leicester Tigers and forged great friendships with people throughout that entire period.

“I’m most proud of the respect I earned from my teammates and colleagues, and I’m grateful to all of them for how they have helped me, supported me and shared in my time at this club.

“Winning has been the easy part. It is when things are not going well, when you are losing and having to get back up every day and put on a brave face, that you know who your friends are and, to all of those who supported me through those times, those are the friends I will have for life.

“I wish the club the very best for the future on and off the pitch, and say thank you to the supporters who have been a part of my life for more than 20 years.”