Decorated Limerick rugby player Conor Murray to release new autobiography

DECORATED Limerick rugby player Conor Murray is set to provide a fascinating insight into his career in a new autobiography which is set to be published later this year.

Reach Sport have acquired the rights to publish the autobiography of Conor Murray, a true great of Irish and Munster rugby. 

Patrickswell man Conor Murray has more than earned his place in the pantheon of Irish rugby gods through his longevity, impact and silverware won.

Both at Thomond Park and on the international stage, Murray has stood out even whilst surrounded by other Ireland and Munster names who will themselves go down in history. 

As a Munster player, Murray has two United Rugby Championship titles to his name and his performances since his debut in 2010 saw Murray also selected in the World Rugby Men’s 15 Team of the Decade, 2010-2019. 

First capped for his country all the way back in 2011 with his debut showing against France, the Munster scrum-half has also been at the heart of Ireland’s astonishing success in the years since. 

With five Six Nations titles including 2 Grand Slams and well over 100 caps for Ireland - as well as being a 3-time tourist with the British & Irish Lions amassing 8 test caps along the way - Murray has seen it all, played them all, fought back from injury, enjoying huge victories and suffering devastating losses. And now he’s telling his own unique story in his own unique way. 

A hugely respected and revered figure across the world of rugby, and Irish sport in particular, Murray is leaving no stone unturned as he describes the ups and downs, the mental and physical challenges and the fun he had during a rugby career that will forever be regarded as competitive and captivating. 

Conor Murray says: "Playing rugby at the highest level has been the focus of my life for as long as I can remember. I have enjoyed many truly amazing and humbling moments, suffered my share of struggles but also had a career I can always be proud of. All the while, having my family and loved ones on this journey with me through the highs and lows has been very special.

"I have made friends for life with so many shared experiences that I’ll cherish. I cannot wait for fans - and readers - to discover everything there is to know about what wearing the No.9 jersey has meant to me, how the journey has gone so far - and what comes next. . ."

Set to be released in September 2025, Murray’s autobiography will be written with Tommy Conlon, a sportswriter for the Sunday Independent and the author of numerous sport books including the award winning Keith Earls: Fight or Flight. 

Tommy says: "Conor Murray is an all-time great of Munster and Irish rugby, not just for his talent but because of his consistency and longevity too. It is my honour to collaborate with him on telling the story behind his outstanding career." 

Conor Murray’s autobiography is the latest in a long list of high profile sport books from Reach Sport. Previous titles include Keith Earls: Fight or Flight, which won the An Post Sport Book of the Year award in 2021, Rob Kearney: No Hiding, Willie Anderson: Crossing The Line, Bernard Brogan: The Hill, Jackie Tyrrell: Warrior’s Code and Kieran Donaghy: What Do You Think Of That, winner of the eir sport Sports Book of the Year in 2016. 

Reach Sport will once again be working in partnership with leading publishing agency Gill Hess Ltd.