Rugby star Conor Murray and wife Joanna announce they are expecting a baby

Limerick rugby legend Conor Murray and his wife Joanna have announced the exciting news that they are expecting a baby!

The couple shared the news on Instagram with a black and white video captioned “Mom and Dad”.

The video shows Conor lovingly embracing his wife and placing his hands on her baby bump.

The couple married in a stunning ceremony in Portugal in June of last year with Conor’s Munster and Ireland teammates some of the guests in attendance.

Joanna, originally from Derry was crowned Miss Universe Ireland in 2015 and met Conor on a night out in London in 2018 before the two moved in together following the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.

Their romance went from strength to strength and led to Conor popping the question to Joanna in March of 2022.

Plenty of famous faces congratulated the pair on their happy news that they are going to become parents.

Limerick influencer Louise Cooney commented on the post "Cutest little bump, so delighted for you both xx".

Ireland soccer star Katie McCabe congratulated the parents-to-be as did Pippa O'Connor Ormond.

Retired Ireland and Leinster rugby player Sean O'Brien and Conor's Ireland teammate Finlay Bealham also shared their good wishes with the pair.