Blair Murray (born 9 October 2001) is a professional rugby union player who plays for United Rugby Championship side Scarlets in Wales. Born in New Zealand, he represents Wales on ancestral grounds.[2]
| Date of birth | 9 October 2001[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | New Plymouth Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
editHe attended New Plymouth Boys' High School and played for New Zealand Schools.[3]
Club career
editCanterbury
editHe is capable of playing at fly-half or across the back line at wing or full-back.[4] Between 2021 and 2023, he played for Canterbury in the National Provincial Championship.[5]
Scarlets
editHe signed for Welsh side Scarlets of the United Rugby Championship in June 2024.[6] Murray made his debut for the Scarlets on 7 September 2024 in a pre-season friendly against Leicester Tigers.[7] His competitive debut came on 21 September, in the opening round against Benetton, nearly scoring on his first appearance.[8] His first try came on 18 October 2024, in a win over the Bulls, and scored again the following week against Zebre Parma.[9][10]
International career
editHe was called-up to the Wales national rugby union team for the first time in October 2024.[11] In November 2024, he was named in the starting XV for Wales opening autumn nations series fixture against Fiji scoring his first Welsh try on debut.[12]
Personal life
editHe is Welsh qualified through his mother, who is from Tonyrefail.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Blair Murray". itsrugby. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Griffiths, Gareth. "Wing Murray to make Wales debut against Fiji". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Kiwi youngster Blair Murray creates buzz with spectacular try". Stuff.co.nz. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Welsh-qualified Kiwi Blair Murray becomes Scarlets' latest signing". Rugby Pass. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Blair Murray". All Rugby. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Scarlets sign Welsh-qualified back Murray". BBC Sport. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Scarlets defeated at Welford Road". Scarlets Rugby. 7 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Benetton salvage late draw against Scarlets". rugby365.com. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Scarlets 23-22 Bulls: Hosts celebrate win against 14-man visitors". BBC Sport. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "United Rugby Championship: Scarlets secure bonus-point win over Zebre". BBC Sport. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Lloyd, Matt (21 October 2024). "Uncapped Thomas and Murray in Wales autumn squad". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Griffiths, Gareth. "Wing Murray to make Wales debut against Fiji". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Steffan (8 May 2024). "Young New Zealand rugby talent interests Welsh regions and he can play for Wales". Retrieved 12 May 2024.