Murray has written himself into Munster folklore

FRUITS OF THEIR LABOUR: Munster players Conor Murray, left, and captain Peter O'Mahony celebrate with the trophy after the United Rugby Championship final last year. Pic: Ashley Vlotman, Sportsfile

Conor Murray was described as a Munster “legend” following the announcement of his one-year contract extension as Denis Leamy labelled the veteran scrum-half one of the province’s best players of the last quarter-century.

Murray, 34, ended speculation about his playing future beyond the current campaign, with his central IRFU contract up this summer, by extending his time with Munster into a 16th season.