Shane Layden (born 9 September 1992) is a rugby union player from Ireland. He is currently registered as a fullback, but has previously played both as a centre and on the wing. Layden currently plays for the Irish provincial team Connacht Rugby in the Pro12, having come through the academy. A graduate of the prestigious Cistercian College in Roscrea, Layden plays his club rugby for Buccaneers. He has also played Gaelic football at inter-county Minor (U18) level for his native Roscommon.