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Krystal Murray

Krystal Murray
Personal information
Born (1993-06-16) 16 June 1993 (age 31)
Kaitaia, New Zealand
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight97 kg (15 st 4 lb)
Playing information
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2017 New Zealand 5 5 20
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–Present Northland 17 (134)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021–2022 Blues Women 3 (5)
2023 Hurricanes Poua 1 (0)
2024 Chiefs Manawa (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021–Present  New Zealand 3 (0)
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Women's rugby union
Rugby World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2021 New Zealand Team competition

Krystal Murray (born 16 June 1993) is a dual code international rugby player for New Zealand. She competed for the Kiwi Ferns at the 2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup in Australia. She then made her test debut for the Black Ferns in 2021, she was a member of their 2021 Rugby World Cup champion squad. She also plays for Hurricanes Poua in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and represents Northland provincially.

Rugby League Career

Murray represented New Zealand at the 2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup.

Rugby Union Career

2021–2022

Murray currently plays rugby union for the Northland Kauri in the Farah Palmer Cup. She played for the Blues against the Chiefs in the first-ever women's Super Rugby match in New Zealand on 1 May.[1][2]

Murray made her international debut for the New Zealand Black Ferns against England on 31 October at Exeter.[3][4][5]

On 3 November 2021, She was named in the Blues squad for the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki competition.[6][7] She was named in the Blues starting line up for their first game, she scored a try against Matatū in their 21–10 victory.[8][9] She started in their 0–35 trouncing by the Chiefs Manawa in the final round.[10][11]

Murray was named in the Black Ferns squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series.[12] She played in the first test of the series against the Wallaroos.[13] She was recalled into the team for a two-test series against the Wallaroos for the Laurie O'Reilly Cup in August.[14][15]

Murray was selected for the Black Ferns 2021 Rugby World Cup 32-player squad.[16][17] She scored a try in the second pool game against Wales.[18][19] She came off the bench in the World Cup final against England, and scored a try only three minutes after running onto the field.[20][21]

2023

Murray signed with Hurricanes Poua for the second season of Super Rugby Aupiki.[22][23] On 28 November, it was announced that she had joined the Chiefs Manawa for the 2024 Aupiki season.[24][25]

References

  1. ^ "nib BLUES WOMEN'S TEAM EXCITED FOR HISTORIC CLASH". Blues Rugby. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Women's Super Rugby Preview: Blues v Chiefs (2021)". allblacks.com. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  3. ^ "34-player Black Ferns squad named for Test series". allblacks.com. 6 September 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Tears flow as Black Ferns name youthful squad for historic test". NZ Herald. 30 October 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  5. ^ Ekin, Kim (30 October 2021). "Black Ferns name nine debutants for long-awaited 100th test". www.rugbypass.com. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  6. ^ "nib Blues Super Rugby Aupiki 2022 Squad". Blues Rugby. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Exciting nib Blues Super Rugby Aupiki Squad Announced". Blues Rugby. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Long wait over as nib Blues set for Sky Super Rugby Aupiki debut". superrugby.co.nz. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  9. ^ Burnes, Campbell (15 March 2022). "Blues full of merit in downing Matatū". superrugby.co.nz. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Experienced pair return for key clash for nib Blues". superrugby.co.nz. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  11. ^ Burnes, Campbell (20 March 2022). "Chiefs Manawa crowned Sky Super Rugby Aupiki champs". superrugby.co.nz. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  12. ^ "31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series". allblacks.com. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  13. ^ "Black Ferns named for first Test of Pacific Four Series". allblacks.com. 4 June 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  14. ^ "Black Ferns named for O'Reilly Cup Test series". allblacks.com. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  15. ^ Brown, Roger (15 August 2022). "2022 Laurie O'Reilly Cup Black Ferns Vs Wallaroos " When Does It Start, Live Streams And Schedule"". thedailyrugby.com. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  16. ^ "Black Ferns squad locked in for Rugby World Cup". allblacks.com. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  17. ^ "Black Ferns Rugby World Cup squad named". RNZ. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  18. ^ Burnes, Campbell (16 October 2022). "Black Ferns safely into RWC quarterfinals". allblacks.com. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  19. ^ "Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns defeat Wales 56-12". RNZ. 16 October 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  20. ^ Julian, Adam (12 November 2022). "Black Ferns crowned Rugby World Cup champions". allblacks.com. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  21. ^ Grey, Becky (12 November 2022). "England heartbreak as New Zealand win World Cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  22. ^ "Black Fern Prop, Krystal Murray Signs on with the Hurricanes". www.hurricanes.co.nz. 20 November 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  23. ^ "Krystal Murray Named In 2023 Hurricanes Poua Team". Te Hiku Media. 24 November 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  24. ^ "Chiefs Manawa squad announced for 2024". Chiefs. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  25. ^ "Sky Super Rugby Aupiki squads locked in for 2024". superrugby.co.nz. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
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