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“I have enjoyed many truly amazing and humbling moments, suffered my share of struggles but ended up with a career that went beyond my boyhood dreams.”
No matter how these things are judged; longevity, impact or silverware, Conor Murray deserves his place in the pantheon of Irish legends, whether that be at Thomond Park or on the international stage.
First capped all the way back in 2011, the Limerick native has been at the heart of Ireland’s astonishing success in the years since.
The scrum-half has seen it all, played them all, fought back from injury, suffered huge victories and devastating losses. And now he is telling his own unique story in his own unique way.
A universally respected figure across the world of rugby, Murray is leaving no stone unturned as he describes the ups and downs, the mental and physical challenges and the fun he had during a rugby career that will forever be regarded as outstanding by any measure.
Conor Murray is an Irish rugby union legend who made his name as an all-conquering scrum-half for Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.
Beginning at schools level where he shared a pitch with another future star in Keith Earls, Conor went on to play with and against many of the greatest international stars of the modern era.
His epic career concluded with 125 Ireland caps and four Rugby World Cups. He won the Six Nations championship five times and the Grand Slam twice. He was selected for three British & Irish Lions tours, captaining the side in 2021.
Tommy Conlon is a sportswriter for the Sunday Independent and the author of numerous sport books including the award-winning Keith Earls: Fight or Flight. He is a native of Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.