Conor Murray: I’m glad it’s sorted

Anyone interested in understanding just how convoluted and strung out contract negotiations can be in the sporting arena should look no further than Conor Murray.

Earlier this week he recommitted to his native Munster and the IRFU.

It was last month when the scrum-half signalled his intention to dispense with even the pretence of looking at options abroad. Staying put was a “no-brainer” he said and yet it still took another six weeks for pen to be put to paper.