Blair Murray has handed the Scarlets a massive pre-season boost by agreeing a contract extension that will keep him in Llanelli until at least 2028.
The speedster enjoyed an outstanding debut season in Welsh rugby following his move from New Zealand, earning a Wales Test call-up, being named in the URC Elite XV and pushing himself into contention for a British & Irish Lions call-up.
Born in Hawera on New Zealand’s North Island, the 23-year-old qualifies for Wales through his mother, who is from Tonyrefail.
After starring for the Scarlets in the early rounds of last season’s United Rugby Championship, Blair was selected for Wales’ 2024 Autumn Nations campaign and was a standout during the 2025 Guinness Six Nations.
He finished the season as the Scarlets’ top try-scorer with 11 tries – including a memorable effort in the URC quarter-final play-off against Leinster in Dublin – and was voted Players’ Player of the Season at the club’s end-of-season awards.
Blair played in both of Wales’s Tests against Japan this summer, taking his cap tally to 10.
Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel said: “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.
“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.
“He carried on his Six Nations form for Wales into the final weeks of the URC and a lot of people were talking about Blair as a potential Lions tourist this summer so for him to sign a contract extension for the next three seasons is a real statement from him and from the club.
“The exciting thing is that we feel there is a lot more to come from him as well and we’re looking forward to welcoming him back with the rest of the international players when they come in next week.”
Blair Murray said: I really enjoyed my first season. I’m grateful for the opportunity the Scarlets gave me to come to Wales and play for such a proud club.
“Since being a small boy, as with many kids all over the world, you dream of being a professional rugby player and I’m lucky enough to be living that dream.
“There is a great group of boys here and a great culture; everyone gets around each other and helps each other out, it’s like a family environment.
“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. I’m excited to be sticking around.”
Blair added: “I can’t wait to get back going again. This is a fantastic club with clear ambitions to challenge in the URC and in Europe and hopefully we can build on what we achieved last season.”
Scarlets open their 2025-26 URC campaign when they take on former champions Munster at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday, September 27.
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