Wales back Murray signs new Scarlets contract

Scarlets full-back Blair Murray made his Wales debut in the 2024 autumn campaign

Wales full-back Blair Murray has signed a new Scarlets contract to stay with the side until at least 2028.

The 23-year-old joined Scarlets for the start of the 2024-25 season and was the side's highest scorer with 11 tries.

Born in Hawera on New Zealand's North Island, Murray qualifies for Wales through his mother, who is from Tonyrefail.

Murray made his Wales debut against Fiji in November 2024 and has won 10 international caps so far.

"I enjoyed my first season," said Murray.

"I'm grateful for the opportunity the Scarlets gave me to come to Wales, and it's been awesome that the coaches have had the confidence in me to go out there and do my thing.

"I'm loving it here which made extending my contract until 2028 an easy decision."

Murray is the latest player to commit to Scarlets, following Macs Page, Tomi Lewis, Eddie James, Joe Roberts, Sam Costelow, Kemsley Mathias, Taine Plumtree, Johnny Williams, Sam O'Connor, Ioan Nicholas and Jac Price in signing new deals.

Scarlets have also signed Wales internationals Jake Ball and Joe Hawkins, scrum-half Dane Blacker, flanker Tristan Davies and full-back Ioan Jones.

"Blair had an incredible first season, we knew he was a good footballer and was a real running threat when we signed him, but I don't think any of us imagined the impact he would have," said Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel.

"He is the type of player who fans come to watch, someone who can light up a game and his attacking intent fits into how we want to play.

"For him to sign a contract extension for the next three seasons is a real statement from him and from the club, and we feel there is a lot more to come from him."