Conor Murray, the veteran scrum-half for Munster and Ireland, admits he's uncertain about his future in rugby. His current contract expires at the end of the season, and while he's had positive discussions about an extension, no official agreement has been reached. Murray, who will turn 36 in April, remains a crucial part of both teams, recently featuring in international matches and contributing to Munster's Champions Cup campaign.
Munster 's Conor Murray admits he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing rugby. The scrum-half's current contract expires at the end of the season, and while he signed a one-year extension last year, a new deal is yet to be agreed. Murray, who will turn 36 in April, remains a key player for both Munster and Ireland . He recently featured twice for Ireland in the 2024 autumn internationals, as well as in summer Tests against New Zealand and three Six Nations games.
Murray is on the verge of making his 198th appearance for Munster when they face Northampton Saints this weekend. However, the Limerick native says he has no updates regarding his contract situation for next season. 'I don't know, to be honest with you,' he said. 'I'm not cutting you off, I'm just not really thinking about that just now. I suppose my immediate focus is on what's in front of me now with Munster.' He continued, 'I was out for December and I was really keen to get back fit and I managed to do that and get back on the pitch last weekend, and I really enjoyed the week, I enjoyed the game obviously, I got to play 80 which I hadn't done in a while and really loved that. 'In terms of contract, it's not that I'm not talking about it, I just haven't given it thought just yet and I don't really have anything to say to you (about it). I just want to enjoy rugby, I know the end is soon, I don't know when that will be but I just want to make sure I stay fit and enjoy it while I can.' Meanwhile, Peter O'Mahony returned to training today ahead of Munster's final Champions Cup pool game against Northampton Saints on Saturday. The province travels to Franklin's Gardens this weekend knowing a win would see them top their pool and secure a home game in the round of 16. O'Mahony was pushing for inclusion ahead of last weekend's meeting with Saracens but failed to fully recover from his calf injury in time for the game. However, the influential flanker was back on the training pitch in Limerick today and interim head coach Ian Costello says the 35-year-old is on track to return to the Munster team this weekend. 'He trained today, he didn’t do a full session, he was never meant to,' said Costello. 'He did exactly what he needed to do today to stay in the conversation for Thursday (team selection).' The win over Saracens lifted the pressure on Munster and Costello says O'Mahony's return would serve as a further boost. 'Having Peter with us when you travel to an away game is huge, so we’ll give him every opportunity to be involved. 'I know Peter a long, long time, I knew him when he was even grumpier than he is now, back in his Academy days. 'Same as Paulie (O’Connell) was he was here, when he’s in the building standards are higher, when he trains, we train better. He holds people to account, including the coaches, he drives standards and he sets standards and I think he draws a lot of attention when he plays. 'There’s a lot of focus on him, which frees up a lot of other guys, and he’s willing to be that arrowhead. 'So look, you want people like that in the trenches with you and he’s definitely one you’d take every single time.'
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