Rugby – Earls and Murray sign contracts with IRFU and Munster

Screen shot 2016-01-27 at 16.15.52THE IRFU today announced that Keith Earls and Conor Murray have signed a new three-year contract with the IRFU, which will see them remain at Munster Rugby through to the end of Rugby World Cup 2019.

IRFU Performance Director, David Nucifora, said: “We are delighted that Keith has signed a new IRFU contract which will see him remain a Munster player until the end of the 2019 season.   Keith is a gifted footballer and has shown great commitment throughout his rugby career for both Munster and Ireland.

The IRFU are committed to retaining players like Keith and we know that Munster and Ireland supporters will be delighted with today’s news.”

Commenting on his deal, Keith Earls said: “I am delighted to have signed a new IRFU contract to allow me to continue playing my rugby in Ireland and I look forward to playing my role in bringing success to both Munster and Ireland.”

The IRFU are pleased to announce that Conor Murray has signed a new three-year contract with the IRFU, which will see him remain at Munster through to the end or Rugby World Cup 2019.

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IRFU Performance Director, David Nucifora, said: “Conor is a hugely important, admired and respected player and makes a real impact in every game he plays for Munster and Ireland.  We are delighted that he has signed a new IRFU contract that will keep him at Munster until the end of the 2019 season.”

Commenting on the new contract, Conor added: “I am delighted to sign a new IRFU contract to continue playing my rugby with Munster.  Having come through the Munster Academy it was a special moment for me and my family when I made my Munster debut in 2010, and to go on to represent Ireland is every young rugby player’s dream.  I look forward to pulling on the Munster and Ireland jerseys in the years to come.”

Conor Murray made his senior debut for Munster against Connacht in April 2010 and his Ireland debut against France in a World Cup warm-up match in August 2011.

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