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Cloud Nine - My Life in Rugby
Includes foreword from Johnny Sexton
"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..."
No matter how these things are judged; longevity, impact or silverware, Conor Murray has more than earned his place in the pantheon of Irish rugby gods.
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 5 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, having announced he is retiring from international rugby, he is 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.
"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..."
No matter how these things are judged; longevity, impact or silverware, Conor Murray has more than earned his place in the pantheon of Irish rugby gods.
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 5 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, having announced he is retiring from international rugby, he is 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.
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2025
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February 6, 2026
Really enjoyed this, a genuinely insightful read from one of the best scrum-halves to ever do it.
What stood out straight away was the honesty around Munster’s decline over the last decade. For a team that was once an absolute powerhouse in Europe, it was refreshing to hear the real reasons behind it, from financial issues to poor relationships between players and coaches.
The chapter “Trolls” was probably the most eye-opening. He doesn’t hold back on the pathetic keyboard warriors who sit at home telling elite athletes how the game should be played and what they have done wrong, in such a way that they’d never have the nerve to say face to face.
I also liked hearing about his time under coaches like Kidney, Schmidt and Farrell, and how different each of them was in terms of man-management and style. It gives a great insight into what goes on behind the scenes at the top level.
What stood out straight away was the honesty around Munster’s decline over the last decade. For a team that was once an absolute powerhouse in Europe, it was refreshing to hear the real reasons behind it, from financial issues to poor relationships between players and coaches.
The chapter “Trolls” was probably the most eye-opening. He doesn’t hold back on the pathetic keyboard warriors who sit at home telling elite athletes how the game should be played and what they have done wrong, in such a way that they’d never have the nerve to say face to face.
I also liked hearing about his time under coaches like Kidney, Schmidt and Farrell, and how different each of them was in terms of man-management and style. It gives a great insight into what goes on behind the scenes at the top level.
December 29, 2025
This is a great book
Conor starts by telling us about his childhood and how he fell in love with the game of rugby
He tells us about his early career and talks about his roll models and heroes about the highs and the lows of the game and about the online abuse that’s now very evident in the game towards players and he’s candid about the graham rowntree and the Munster situation
It’s raw and honest and very interesting to read
Conor starts by telling us about his childhood and how he fell in love with the game of rugby
He tells us about his early career and talks about his roll models and heroes about the highs and the lows of the game and about the online abuse that’s now very evident in the game towards players and he’s candid about the graham rowntree and the Munster situation
It’s raw and honest and very interesting to read
November 6, 2025
This man got to play with my great heroes Paul O'Connell and Peter O'Mahony and has been an amazing player in his own way. terrific read. But I like the ramblings of a scum half more of they are in my team.
November 20, 2025
legend
Great story of a superb player. It was a great insight into his career. Wish you(Conor) all the best in the future.
Great story of a superb player. It was a great insight into his career. Wish you(Conor) all the best in the future.
November 29, 2025
Great read
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