Across 18 URC appearances, Delahunt has shown a reliable two-way contribution from the hooker position, averaging over four carries and four tackles per match. His defensive numbers stand out in particular, with a single-game high of 12 tackles pointing to his capacity to absorb significant workload when required. In the carry game he is a steady rather than explosive presence, contributing consistent metres and showing a peak of 11 carries in a single outing.
Shane Delahunt is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Connacht, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Shane features for the Connacht across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Shane Delahunt's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Connacht news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.