Conor Murray

Alun Wyn Jones targets sensational British and Irish Lions return

Injured British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones could yet make a "miracle" recovery and return for the tourists ahead of the tests against South Africa.    Jones was injured in last...

Gatland opens up on decision to name Hogg captain

British & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has spoken to the South African media ahead of their clash with the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg.    Earlier today (Thursday), Gatland...

Lions stepping into the unknown like never before

The British and Irish Lions landed in South Africa this week amid great uncertainty a month before the first Test against the Springboks.     It is nothing new for there to be uncertainty...

Lions Tour 2021: Conor Murray on past captains and advice from Paul O'Connell

Conor Murray to pick his moments to deliver key messages

British and Irish Lions captain and scrumhalf Conor Murray says he will pick his moments to deliver key messages wisely having stepped up to replace Alun Wyn Jones as the tourists' leader.   The...

Matt Dawson looks on the bright side of AWJ's withdrawal

Former England and Lions international Matt Dawson has hinted that the loss of inspirational captain Alun Wyn Jones may be a blessing in disguise as the Lions prepare to take on the World Champion Springboks.    Jones...

Mike Phillips backs Murray as Lions captain but couldn't resist a little dig

Wales and British & Irish Lions legend Mike Phillips has backed Warren Gatland's choice to appoint Conor Murray as Alun Wyn Jones' successor as tour captain.   Jones sustained a Tour-ending...

Erasmus and Nienaber's reaction to Conor Murray's captaincy

The reaction of Springbok coaching duo, Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber, to the appointment of Conor Murray as captain of the British & Irish Lions has been a positive one, according to a...

Conor Murray speaks after captaincy announcement

In the wake of an eventful British & Irish Lions vs Japan test in Scotland, Conor Murray has spoken about being handed the captain’s armband for the tour after Alun Wyn Jones was ruled out with...

Gatland's captaincy gamble

British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, acted swiftly in the wake of Alun Wyn Jones’ tour-ending injury and named Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray as his new captain when the men in red...