He spent the majority of his professional career with Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League and then with Halifax in the RFL Championship.

[5] Murrell joined Hull Kingston Rovers from the Leeds Rhinos for their 2006 National League One campaign.

He scored a try and a drop goal in the promotion Grand Final against Widnes as the Robins returned to the top flight.

[9] In September 2014, Murrell was appointed interim head coach of Halifax after Karl Harrison departed the club late in the season.

[17][2] Following his retirement at the end of the 2022 season, Murrell joined Keighley's coaching team working under Rhys Lovegrove.