Hurley-Langton creating a name for himself in Connacht

The performances of Shamus Hurley-Langton have been one of the reasons for Connacht’s superb run since January in the league which has taken from languishing in the lower half of the table to within 80 minutes of reaching the final against Leinster or Munster.

SETTLING IN: Shamus Hurley-Langton is finding his way with Connacht. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

His name suggests he might be a hurler from Kilkenny but while there isn’t a drop of Irish blood in Shamus Hurley-Langton he is quickly becoming a fans’ favourite with Connacht as his performances drive them within sight of repeating the glory season of 2016.

The performances of Hurley-Langton, a native of Taranaki on the North Island in New Zealand, have been one of the reasons for Connacht’s superb run since January in the league which has taken from languishing in the lower half of the table to within 80 minutes of reaching the final against Leinster or Munster.