4 hours Ago By [email protected] (Michael Scully)
Conor Murray will share his life story with the world - with the Ireland rugby star's autobiography to hit the shelves in September. Reach Sport has snapped up the rights to the book, which will be written by the well-respected Tommy Conlon, known for his work on Keith Earls' acclaimed autobiography 'Fight or Flight'. "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," said Murray. The Munster and Ireland legend, 35, boasts an impressive rugby CV with 156 appearances for Munster, 103 Test caps for Ireland, and seven Test outings for the British and Irish Lions. As he prepares to take his place on the bench for Ireland's Six Nations curtain-raiser against England at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday, Murray has reflcted on a career that includes participation in four World Cups, five Six Nations titles with two Grand Slams, and two URC titles with Munster since his senior debut in 2010.
The Limerick native, who recently tied the knot and embraced fatherhood, was also honoured in the World Rugby Men's 15 Team of the Decade for 2010-2019. "Playing rugby at the highest level has been the focus of my life for as long as I can remember," Murray shared. "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", he said via the Irish Mirror .
Murray has opened up about the personal side of his sporting journey in his upcoming autobiography, saying: "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." His memoir joins an impressive roster of sports books from Reach Sport, including award-winning titles like Keith Earls' 'Fight or Flight', which snagged the An Post Irish Sports Book Of The Year 2021, and Kieran Donaghy's 'What Do You Think Of That', the eir sport Sports Book of the Year in 2016.
Other notable works include Rob Kearney's 'No Hiding', Willie Anderson's 'Crossing The Line', Bernard Brogan's 'The Hill', and Jackie Tyrrell's 'Warrior's Code'. Reach Sport is set to collaborate once more with the esteemed publishing agency Gill Hess Ltd..
