Education
He attended Castleknock College, Dublin and Street Munchin"s College, Limerick.
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Denis Hurley
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He plays as a Fullback, Wing or Inside Centre. Hurley made his debut against Llanelli Scarlets in May 2006, in a Celtic League fixture. He also started for in their historic 15–6 victory against Australia on 16 November 2010.
Hurley signed a new two-year contract with in March 2012.
Hurley signed a one-year contract extension with in April 2014, which will see him remain with the province until at least June 2015. He signed a further one-year extension with in January 2015.
Hurley captained in the 2015 Pro12 Grand Final against Glasgow Warriors on 30 May 2015. He made his debut against United States of America on 31 May 2009 in Santa Clara.
He played for Wolfhounds against Scotland A in January 2011, and against England Saxons in February 2011.
His performances in these two fixtures earnt him a call-up into "s 2011 Six Nations Championship squad, but he did not feature in any games. Hurley was selected in the 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. Hurley was nominated for the IRUPA Unsung Hero 2015 in April 2015.
His father, Gerry Hurley, was on the bench for the famous team that defeated the All Blacks 12–0 in October 1978.
Achievements
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He sprung to notice when he was preferred to Shaun Payne at fullback in "s 2007-2008 Heineken Cup quarter-final clash with Gloucester. He stayed at fullback for the semi-final against Saracens, and started in the 2008 Heineken Cup Final against Toulouse, which won 16–13. Hurley was part of the team that won the Celtic League in the 2009-2009 season, and again in the 2010-2011 season. He was on the wing for A in their 31–12 2011-2012 British and Irish Cup Final victory against Cross Keys on 27 April 2012. He was also A"s right-winger when they won the 2009 Churchill Cup.
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