Murray’s bold take on Ireland chances at 2027 World Cup has gone against the grain
Many have Ireland trending downwards with an ageing side There has been a lot of talk of an ‘underdone’ Ireland going into the Autumn Internationals, and transition phase for Irish rugby after years of prosperity. A potentially ageing squad in the run-up to the 2027 World Cup squad has many concerned, but Conor Murray has […]
4 months ago
Munster great identifies aspect of Jack Crowley’s Leinster performance that will improve Sam Prendergast
They can learn from each other. Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast will have gotten acquainted with each other once again this week, but in a friendlier setting than Croke Park on derby day, as they prepare in Ireland camp for the All Blacks showdown next week. Prendergast was the hunted one but now looks set […]
5 months ago
Ireland icon Conor Murray does career U-turn and calls retires from rugby
A legend of the game. Ireland and Munster legend, Conor Murray, has retired from rugby at the age of 36. The scrum-half is regarded as one of the best to ever don the green jersey, and was among the best in the world during his prime years from 2013-2019. He finishes his career with 105 […]
6 months ago
Conor Murray laments Munster’s lack of quality at 10 since O’Gara retirement
Strong words. Munster and Ireland icon, Conor Murray, made headlines yesterday when excerpts from his new autobiography, ‘Cloud Nine’, came to light. We reported on the stinging criticism aimed towards former head coach Graham Rowntree, who guided the province to a URC title in 2023, before leaving under controversial circumstances last season. Murray also blasted […]
6 months ago
Conor Murray obliterates Graham Rowntree in explosive excerpt from autobiography
This might be the definition of ‘not holding back’ In his newly released autobiography Cloud Nine, Conor Murray delivers a hard-hitting critique of Munster Rugby, accusing the province’s leadership of repeated failings in recruitment, ambition, and player support. The 34-year-old scrum-half, who was part of Ireland’s golden era and toured with the British & Irish […]
6 months ago
Ireland legend thinks Joe Schmidt will target specific Irish star to undo the Lions
He knows his stuff! The Lions take on Australia in the first Test of the 2025 Tour, at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane (kick-off, 11am). Eight Irish have made the starting XV – Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Joe McCarthy, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Conan, Jamison Gibson-Park, James Lowe, Hugo Keenan – with three on the bench […]
8 months ago