Anthony Murray (born 27 May 1977) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s.
He is the current head coach of Swinton Lions.
He played at club level for Warrington Wolves, making one appearance in 1997's Super League II, Widnes Vikings, Leigh Centurions, Oldham, Barrow Raiders and Lancashire Lynx, as a hooker, and has coached at club level initially at amateur level, then Barrow Raiders, North Wales Crusaders, Gloucestershire All Golds, and Workington Town, and was previously the head coach at Whitehaven RLFC.
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Coaching career
Barrow Raiders
Murray was appointed as head coach at Barrow Raiders at the end of the 2013 season, but resigned from the position after four games in the 2014 season due to work commitments.
North Wales Crusaders
In June 2014, he became head coach at North Wales Crusaders.
Workington Town
In September 2022, he was announced as the head-coach of Workington Town, following the departure of Chris Thorman.
Whitehaven RLFC
On 3 Oct 2024, Whitehaven RLFC announced that he would take over from interim head-coach Kyle Amor for the 2025 season, on a 3-year deal.
On 2 March 2026 he announced his resignation, with immediate effect due to work commitments, as head-coach
Swinton Lions
On 30 March 2026 it was reported that he had taken the role of head-coach for Swinton Lions in the RFL Championship following the resignation of Paul Wood