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Doc Murray

b. 1972

New Zealand rugby league footballer and coach

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Born 1972. Doc Murray is a New Zealand rugby league player.

David "Doc" Murray (born 10 August 1972) is a New Zealand rugby league coach and former rugby league footballer. In 1994 he played for the Auckland City Vulcans in the Lion Red Cup before signing with the Auckland Warriors.

Murray made his début in the then Optus Cup for the Auckland Warriors in 1996, starting as a . It was the only first grade appearance he was to make for the side that year. He toured Papua New Guinea with the New Zealand Māori.

Later years In 1997 he moved to England, signing a two-year contract with the prestigious Wigan Warriors. However he did not find a place in the first grade side and late in the season he was loaned to the Warrington Wolves. Murray then spent 1998 loaned to the Lancashire Lynx club in the second division. During this time, he also had some trials with rugby union club, the London Wasps.

He returned to New Zealand in 2000, playing one season with the Ngongotaha Chiefs in the Bartercard Cup. During the season he was again selected to represent New Zealand Māori.

Coaching career Between 2006 and 2008 Murray coached the Otumoetai Eels in the Bay of Plenty Rugby League competition.

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Who is Doc Murray?

New Zealand rugby league footballer and coach

When was Doc Murray born?

Doc Murray was born on 10 August 1972.

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Doc Murray is a rugby league player.

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Doc Murray is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Doc Murray

· Wikidata: Q5287098

· DBpedia: Doc Murray

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