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Blair Murray
Date of birth (2001-10-09) 9 October 2001 (age 23)[1]
Place of birthHāwera, New Zealand
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
SchoolNew Plymouth Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Wing
Full-back
Current team Scarlets
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–2023 Canterbury 8 (35)
2024– Scarlets 12 (25)
Correct as of 00:12, 24 January 2025 (UTC)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– Wales 3 (5)
Correct as of 00:12, 24 January 2025 (UTC)

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

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

Club career

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Canterbury

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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

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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

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Wales

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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

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

References

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  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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