Blair Murray (born 9 October 2001) is a professional rugby union player who plays for United Rugby Championship side Scarlets and the Wales national rugby union team.

Early life

From Hāwera, Murray attended New Plymouth Boys' High School and played for New Zealand Schools.[2] He played for Southern Rugby Club.

Club career

Canterbury

He is capable of playing at fly-half or across the back line at wing or full-back.[3] Between 2021 and 2023, he played for Canterbury in the National Provincial Championship.[4]

Scarlets

He signed for Welsh side Scarlets of the United Rugby Championship in June 2024.[5] Murray made his debut for the Scarlets on 7 September 2024 in a pre-season friendly against Leicester Tigers.[6] His competitive debut came on 21 September, in the opening round against Benetton, nearly scoring on his first appearance.[7] His first try came on 18 October 2024, in a win over the Bulls, and scored again the following week against Zebre Parma.[8][9]

International career

Wales

He was called-up to the Wales national team for the first time in October 2024 for the 2024 end-of-year rugby union internationals.[10] Murray made his debut on 10 November 2024, starting on the wing against Fiji, and scored his first try during the match[11] He started against Australia the following week, before moving to fullback for the final fixture against South Africa.[12]

Murray was retained in the squad for the 2025 Six Nations Championship.[13]

Personal life

He is Welsh qualified through his mother, who is from Tonyrefail.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Blair Murray". itsrugby. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Kiwi youngster Blair Murray creates buzz with spectacular try". Stuff.co.nz. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Welsh-qualified Kiwi Blair Murray becomes Scarlets' latest signing". Rugby Pass. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Blair Murray". All Rugby. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Scarlets sign Welsh-qualified back Murray". BBC Sport. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Scarlets defeated at Welford Road". Scarlets Rugby. 7 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Benetton salvage late draw against Scarlets". rugby365.com. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Scarlets 23-22 Bulls: Hosts celebrate win against 14-man visitors". BBC Sport. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  9. ^ "United Rugby Championship: Scarlets secure bonus-point win over Zebre". BBC Sport. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  10. ^ Lloyd, Matt (21 October 2024). "Uncapped Thomas and Murray in Wales autumn squad". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  11. ^ Griffiths, Gareth. "Wing Murray to make Wales debut against Fiji". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  12. ^ "Wales v South Africa: Fly-half Sam Costelow recalled to face Springboks". BBC Sport. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  13. ^ James, Dylan (13 January 2025). "Wales squad announcement: Warren Gatland makes big changes for Six Nations". Wales Online. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  14. ^ Thomas, Steffan (8 May 2024). "Young New Zealand rugby talent interests Welsh regions and he can play for Wales". Wales Online. Retrieved 12 May 2024.


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