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due to competition in the prop positions and his own lack of size. During this adjustment
Delahunt's progression stalled and he was primarily used as a replacement on the province's under-20 team. During his time in the Leinster youth set up, he was registered with
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team. Having been in the
Leinster sub-academy for two years however, Delahunt did not progress to the academy. After this setback back Delahunt, still aiming to become a professional player, began playing for the
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since 1986. It was announced in
December 2016 that Delahunt had signed a senior contract with the province which sees him become a full member of the first team squad in the 2016–17 season.
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In his second year in the academy, Delahunt again featured for the senior team. He started for
Connacht on 28 November 2015 in their win over Munster, the province's first victory in
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A product of the province's academy, Delahunt signed his first full contract with the side in
December 2015, becoming a member of the senior squad in the 2016–17 season.
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on 13 December 2014. Including this
European appearance, Delahunt made a total of nine appearances for the senior team over the course of the season.
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Delahunt joined
Connacht on an initial three-month trial in the summer of 2014. He trained with the team and played in a preseason friendly against
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Delahunt has represented
Ireland at under-age level. While playing prop as part of the Leinster under-age set up, he played for the
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under-age set up, captaining the province's under-19 side. At under-20 level, Delahunt was advised to change position to
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Despite only being a trial player, Delahunt featured for the senior team early in the 2014–15 season. With both
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side in the province. Delahunt made his
European debut later that year, featuring as a replacement against
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and the following week, on 24 September, he made his debut from the bench against
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630:"Match Centre: Connacht Rugby 10–9 Leinster Rugby: Lineups"
822:"Connacht Academy Trio Are Promoted To Senior Contracts"
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team and the Irish under-19s. Delahunt was part of the
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317:. Delahunt currently plays for Irish provincial side
850:"Ireland Under-20 Squad Announced For RBS 6 Nations"
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483:2014 Six Nations Under 20s Championship
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770:"Connacht Squad Index: Shane Delahunt"
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598:"Connacht face Clermont this evening"
507:"KCK rugby star gets Ireland's call"
946:People educated at Kilkenny College
878:"Under-20 Profiles: Shane Delahunt"
670:. 24 September 2014. Archived from
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242:International career
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424:Jason Harris-Wright
350:Leinster Senior Cup
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344:. A graduate of
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