Blair Murray
Blair Murray (born 9 October 2001) is a Welsh qualified rugby union player from New Zealand who plays for Scarlets of the United Rugby Championship.
| Date of birth | 9 October 2001[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 72 kg (11 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | New Plymouth Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
He attended New Plymouth Boys' High School and played for New Zealand Schools.[2]
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 Rugby Football Union 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 preseason 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]
Personal life
He is Welsh qualified through his mother.[8]
References
- ^ "Blair Murray". itsrugby. Retrieved 27 August 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.
- ^ Thomas, Steffan (8 May 2024). "Young New Zealand rugby talent interests Welsh regions and he can play for Wales". Retrieved 12 May 2024.