"Lockdown has been tough so far..." Ulster Rugby star Jordi Murphy on coping away from the game
The 29-year-old reveals the mental battle as part of the impact of the covid-19 pandemic
Ulster rugby star Jordi Murphy's been opening up about his mental struggles in lockdown.
In an interview with Downtown Radio & Cool FM, the 29-year-old who has just signed a new two-year deal at Kingspan, reveals that he has got a routine to help him cope.
"Lockdown has been tough so far ... some good days and some bad," he said.
"Not being able to see my family, not being able to go and train with the group and not really knowing what lies ahead has left me feeling quite anxious some days.
"Some of the things I've tried to do to deal with this emotion are to make sure I get out for plenty of walks, try to do some meditation for about 10 minutes a day and to avoid the news as much as possible."
Jordi said he was "delighted" to sign for Ulster for another two seasons.
"I've absolutely enjoyed every minute of my time here so far, the environment, the playing group, the fans ...
"Running out to a packed stadium at Kingspan on a Friday night has been a real highlight for me and something I will look forward to doing in the years ahead
"Looking forward the goal is definitely to win some silverware with Ulster Rugby, Our squad for next year is really impressive - we've signed really well from abroad, as well as promoting a lot of exciting young talent from the Academy.
"I think that will help us consistently compete for championships in the year ahead."