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==Munster== |
==Munster== |
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Hurley made his Munster debut against [[Scarlets|Llanelli Scarlets]] in May 2006, in a [[Celtic League (rugby union)|Celtic League]] fixture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/match_centre.php?section=lineups&fixid=5915|title=Llanelli Scarlets 18–6 Munster Rugby|date=9 May 2006|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> |
Hurley made his Munster debut against [[Scarlets|Llanelli Scarlets]] in May 2006, in a [[Celtic League (rugby union)|Celtic League]] fixture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/match_centre.php?section=lineups&fixid=5915|title=Llanelli Scarlets 18–6 Munster Rugby|date=9 May 2006|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=29 November 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120908202059/http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/match_centre.php?section=lineups&fixid=5915|archivedate=8 September 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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He sprung to notice when he was preferred to [[Shaun Payne]] at fullback in Munster's [[2007–08 Heineken Cup]] quarter-final clash with [[Gloucester Rugby|Gloucester]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/273.php|title=Munster Through To Their 7th Heineken Semi-final|date=6 April 2008|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> He stayed at fullback for the semi-final against [[Saracens F.C.|Saracens]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/279.php|title=Brave Munster Battle Through|date=28 April 2008|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> and started in the [[2008 Heineken Cup Final]] against [[Stade Toulousain|Toulouse]], which Munster won 16–13.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/284.php|title=Munster Champions of Europe|date=24 May 2008|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> |
He sprung to notice when he was preferred to [[Shaun Payne]] at fullback in Munster's [[2007–08 Heineken Cup]] quarter-final clash with [[Gloucester Rugby|Gloucester]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/273.php|title=Munster Through To Their 7th Heineken Semi-final|date=6 April 2008|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> He stayed at fullback for the semi-final against [[Saracens F.C.|Saracens]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/279.php|title=Brave Munster Battle Through|date=28 April 2008|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> and started in the [[2008 Heineken Cup Final]] against [[Stade Toulousain|Toulouse]], which Munster won 16–13.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/284.php|title=Munster Champions of Europe|date=24 May 2008|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=29 November 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100930044434/http://munsterrugby.ie/rugby/284.php|archivedate=30 September 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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Hurley was part of the Munster team that won the Celtic League in the [[2008–09 Celtic League|2009–09 season]], and again in the [[2010–11 Magners League|2010–11 season]]. |
Hurley was part of the Munster team that won the Celtic League in the [[2008–09 Celtic League|2009–09 season]], and again in the [[2010–11 Magners League|2010–11 season]]. |
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He also started for Munster in their historic 15–6 victory against [[Australia national rugby union team|Australia]] on 16 November 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/8287.php |title=Class of 2010 Excel |date=17 November 2010 |work=munsterrugby.ie |accessdate=29 November 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101126060044/http://munsterrugby.ie/rugby/8287.php |archivedate=26 November 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref> |
He also started for Munster in their historic 15–6 victory against [[Australia national rugby union team|Australia]] on 16 November 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/8287.php |title=Class of 2010 Excel |date=17 November 2010 |work=munsterrugby.ie |accessdate=29 November 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101126060044/http://munsterrugby.ie/rugby/8287.php |archivedate=26 November 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref> |
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Hurley signed a new two-year contract with Munster in March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/10236.php |title=Ryan Signs on For Two More Years |date=13 March 2012 |work=munsterrugby.ie |accessdate=14 March 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203221405/http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/10236.php |archivedate=3 December 2013 |df=dmy }}</ref> He was on the wing for Munster A in their 31–12 [[2011–12 British and Irish Cup]] Final victory against [[Cross Keys RFC|Cross Keys]] on 27 April 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/10433.php |title=Munster Prove Too Strong |date=27 April 2012 |work=munsterrugby.ie |accessdate=29 April 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501140238/http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/10433.php |archivedate= 1 May 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref> Hurley signed a one-year contract extension with Munster in April 2014, which will see him remain with the province until at least June 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/18428.php#.U2ANzU1OWM8|title=Contract News|date=29 April 2014|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=29 April 2014}}</ref> He signed a further one-year extension with Munster in January 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/19906.php#.VMurGHmzXIU|title=Contract Update|date=30 January 2015|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=30 January 2015}}</ref> Hurley captained Munster in the [[2015 Pro12 Grand Final]] against [[Glasgow Warriors]] on 30 May 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/20700.php|title=Munster Well Beaten As Warriors Claim Title|date=31 May 2015|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=31 May 2015}}</ref> |
Hurley signed a new two-year contract with Munster in March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/10236.php |title=Ryan Signs on For Two More Years |date=13 March 2012 |work=munsterrugby.ie |accessdate=14 March 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203221405/http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/10236.php |archivedate=3 December 2013 |df=dmy }}</ref> He was on the wing for Munster A in their 31–12 [[2011–12 British and Irish Cup]] Final victory against [[Cross Keys RFC|Cross Keys]] on 27 April 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/10433.php |title=Munster Prove Too Strong |date=27 April 2012 |work=munsterrugby.ie |accessdate=29 April 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501140238/http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/10433.php |archivedate= 1 May 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref> Hurley signed a one-year contract extension with Munster in April 2014, which will see him remain with the province until at least June 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/18428.php#.U2ANzU1OWM8|title=Contract News|date=29 April 2014|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=29 April 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140430013156/http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/18428.php#.U2ANzU1OWM8|archivedate=30 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He signed a further one-year extension with Munster in January 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/19906.php#.VMurGHmzXIU|title=Contract Update|date=30 January 2015|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=30 January 2015}}</ref> Hurley captained Munster in the [[2015 Pro12 Grand Final]] against [[Glasgow Warriors]] on 30 May 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/20700.php|title=Munster Well Beaten As Warriors Claim Title|date=31 May 2015|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=31 May 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150601011905/http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/20700.php|archivedate=1 June 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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In May 2016, Hurley announced he was leaving Munster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/munster-rugby/denis-hurley-announces-munster-departure-with-poignant-statement-34700977.html|title=Denis Hurley announces Munster departure with poignant statement|date=10 May 2016|work=independent.ie|accessdate=10 May 2016}}</ref> |
In May 2016, Hurley announced he was leaving Munster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/munster-rugby/denis-hurley-announces-munster-departure-with-poignant-statement-34700977.html|title=Denis Hurley announces Munster departure with poignant statement|date=10 May 2016|work=independent.ie|accessdate=10 May 2016}}</ref> |
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He was also Ireland A's right-winger when they won the [[2009 Churchill Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/4855.php |title=Ireland 'A' Cap Off Stunning Season With Churchill Cup Success |date=21 June 2009 |work=irishrugby.ie |accessdate=29 November 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122024438/http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/4855.php |archivedate=22 January 2012 |df= }}</ref> |
He was also Ireland A's right-winger when they won the [[2009 Churchill Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/4855.php |title=Ireland 'A' Cap Off Stunning Season With Churchill Cup Success |date=21 June 2009 |work=irishrugby.ie |accessdate=29 November 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122024438/http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/4855.php |archivedate=22 January 2012 |df= }}</ref> |
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He played for [[Ireland Wolfhounds]] against [[Scotland A rugby union team|Scotland A]] in January 2011,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/21984.php|title=Ireland Wolfhounds Fail To Build on Solid First Half|date=28 January 2011|work=irishrugby.ie|accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> and against [[England Saxons]] in February 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/22066.php|title=Two-Try Wolfhounds Enjoy Ravenhill Success|date=4 February 2011|work=irishrugby.ie|accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> His performances in these two fixtures earnt him a call-up into [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland's]] [[2011 Six Nations Championship]] squad, but he did not feature in any games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/22121.php|title=Players Added To Ireland Squad|date=7 February 2011|work=irishrugby.ie|accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> |
He played for [[Ireland Wolfhounds]] against [[Scotland A rugby union team|Scotland A]] in January 2011,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/21984.php|title=Ireland Wolfhounds Fail To Build on Solid First Half|date=28 January 2011|work=irishrugby.ie|accessdate=29 November 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614133127/http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/21984.php|archivedate=14 June 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and against [[England Saxons]] in February 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/22066.php|title=Two-Try Wolfhounds Enjoy Ravenhill Success|date=4 February 2011|work=irishrugby.ie|accessdate=29 November 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120118181931/http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/22066.php|archivedate=18 January 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> His performances in these two fixtures earnt him a call-up into [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland's]] [[2011 Six Nations Championship]] squad, but he did not feature in any games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/22121.php|title=Players Added To Ireland Squad|date=7 February 2011|work=irishrugby.ie|accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> |
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Hurley was selected in the [[Ireland Wolfhounds]] squad for their games against the [[England Saxons]] in January 2012, which again earned him a call-up to the full Irish squad, for the [[2012 Six Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/ireland/25402.php |title=Ireland And O2 Ireland Wolfhounds Squads Announced |date=18 January 2012 |work=irishrugby.ie |accessdate=20 January 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119212819/http://www.irishrugby.ie/ireland/25402.php |archivedate=19 January 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref> |
Hurley was selected in the [[Ireland Wolfhounds]] squad for their games against the [[England Saxons]] in January 2012, which again earned him a call-up to the full Irish squad, for the [[2012 Six Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/ireland/25402.php |title=Ireland And O2 Ireland Wolfhounds Squads Announced |date=18 January 2012 |work=irishrugby.ie |accessdate=20 January 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119212819/http://www.irishrugby.ie/ireland/25402.php |archivedate=19 January 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref> |
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Hurley was nominated for the [[IRUPA]] Unsung Hero 2015 in April 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/20425.php#.VTFXxnlFDIU|title=IRUPA Nominations For O'Connell, Murray, Hurley & Jones|date=16 April 2015|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=17 April 2015}}</ref> |
Hurley was nominated for the [[IRUPA]] Unsung Hero 2015 in April 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/20425.php#.VTFXxnlFDIU|title=IRUPA Nominations For O'Connell, Murray, Hurley & Jones|date=16 April 2015|work=munsterrugby.ie|accessdate=17 April 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417050921/http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/20425.php#.VTFXxnlFDIU|archivedate=17 April 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
Revision as of 18:26, 8 September 2017
Birth name | Denis Hurley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 15 July 1984 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Cork, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 100 kg (15 st 10 lb; 220 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Castleknock College St Munchin's College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | University College Cork | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Denis Hurley (born 15 July 1984) is a former Irish rugby union player, who represented Munster and Ireland. He played as a Fullback, Wing or Inside Centre.
Early life
He attended Castleknock College, Dublin, St Patricks Classical School in Navan and St Munchin's College, Limerick.
Munster
Hurley made his Munster debut against Llanelli Scarlets in May 2006, in a Celtic League fixture.[1]
He sprung to notice when he was preferred to Shaun Payne at fullback in Munster's 2007–08 Heineken Cup quarter-final clash with Gloucester.[2] He stayed at fullback for the semi-final against Saracens,[3] and started in the 2008 Heineken Cup Final against Toulouse, which Munster won 16–13.[4]
Hurley was part of the Munster team that won the Celtic League in the 2009–09 season, and again in the 2010–11 season.
He also started for Munster in their historic 15–6 victory against Australia on 16 November 2010.[5]
Hurley signed a new two-year contract with Munster in March 2012.[6] He was on the wing for Munster A in their 31–12 2011–12 British and Irish Cup Final victory against Cross Keys on 27 April 2012.[7] Hurley signed a one-year contract extension with Munster in April 2014, which will see him remain with the province until at least June 2015.[8] He signed a further one-year extension with Munster in January 2015.[9] Hurley captained Munster in the 2015 Pro12 Grand Final against Glasgow Warriors on 30 May 2015.[10]
In May 2016, Hurley announced he was leaving Munster.[11]
Ireland
He made his Ireland debut against USA on 31 May 2009 in Santa Clara.[12]
He was also Ireland A's right-winger when they won the 2009 Churchill Cup.[13]
He played for Ireland Wolfhounds against Scotland A in January 2011,[14] and against England Saxons in February 2011.[15] His performances in these two fixtures earnt him a call-up into Ireland's 2011 Six Nations Championship squad, but he did not feature in any games.[16]
Hurley was selected in the Ireland Wolfhounds squad for their games against the England Saxons in January 2012, which again earned him a call-up to the full Irish squad, for the 2012 Six Nations Championship.[17]
Hurley was nominated for the IRUPA Unsung Hero 2015 in April 2015.[18]
Personal life
His father, Gerry Hurley, was on the bench for the famous Munster team that defeated the All Blacks 12–0 in October 1978.
References
- ^ "Llanelli Scarlets 18–6 Munster Rugby". munsterrugby.ie. 9 May 2006. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
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- ^ "Brave Munster Battle Through". munsterrugby.ie. 28 April 2008. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
- ^ "Munster Champions of Europe". munsterrugby.ie. 24 May 2008. Archived from the original on 30 September 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
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- ^ "Munster Well Beaten As Warriors Claim Title". munsterrugby.ie. 31 May 2015. Archived from the original on 1 June 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Denis Hurley announces Munster departure with poignant statement". independent.ie. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
- ^ "Ireland Finish Tour With Four-Try Triumph". irishrugby.ie. 31 May 2009. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
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- ^ "Ireland And O2 Ireland Wolfhounds Squads Announced". irishrugby.ie. 18 January 2012. Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
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