Niall Murray

Niall Murray (born 13 October 1999) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup side Connacht. He plays in the lock.

Niall Murray
Birth nameNiall Murray
Date of birth (1999-10-13) 13 October 1999
Place of birthAthlone, Ireland
Height2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Weight114 kg (17 st 13 lb; 251 lb)
SchoolSt. Aloysius College
UniversityNUI Galway
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Buccaneers ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019– Connacht 49 (35)
Correct as of 17 February 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 Ireland U20 10 (0)
Correct as of 30 June 2019

Connacht

Murray made his senior competitive debut for Connacht in their 27–24 victory against Gloucester in the 2018–19 European Rugby Champions Cup on 14 December 2019. Murray came on as a replacement in this match.[1] Murray was named to the 2022–23 URC Elite XV of the year.[2]

References

  1. "Connacht v Gloucester". Connacht Rugby. 14 December 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  2. "URC Awards: 2022/23 Elite XV Has Been Named". United Rugby. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
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