Matthew Devine

Matthew Devine
Born (2002-02-19) 19 February 2002 (age 24)
Ballinasloe, County Galway
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight84 kg (13 st 3 lb)
SchoolGarbally College
Notable relative(s)Michael Devine (father)
John Devine (brother)
Rugby union career
Position Scrum-half
Current team Connacht
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Galway Corinthians RFC
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–2026 Connacht 32 (50)
2026– Ulster
Correct as of 19 April 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022 Ireland U20 5 (20)
2026- Ireland A 1 (0)

Matthew Devine (born 19 February 2002)[1] is an Irish rugby union player who currently plays for Connacht in the URC. Devine’s primary position is Scrum-half

Ireland Under 20’s

Devine was on the under 20’s 6 nations squad in 2022 scoring 4 tries from 5 matches, the team won the grand slam for the first time in 3 years under the coaching of Richie Murphy. On this tournament Devine paired up at half back with Leinster player Charlie Tector. [2]

Connacht

Devine was named as a member of the Connacht academy for the 2022-23 season.[3] He made his debut for Connacht in Round 3 of the 2023-24 European Rugby Champions Cup against Lyon.[4] He scored his first 2 tries against Zebre Parma in the Sportsground on April 20, 2024, and was named URC player of the match.

It was announced by Connacht Rugby on 2 February 2026 that Matthew had decided not to extend his contract and would be leaving the club at the end of the 2025-2026 season. On 2 February 2026 it was announced that he would be joining Ulster Rugby starting at the beginning of the 2026-2027 season for at least 1 season until Summer 2027. In going to Ulster he will be pairing up with head coach Richie Murphy who was his head coach during his u20s Grand Slam winning 6 nations tournament in 2022 [5]

Ulster

On 2 February 2026 it was announced that he would be joining Ulster Rugby starting at the beginning of the 2026-2027 season for at least 1 season until Summer 2027. [6]

References

  1. ^ "Matthew Devine". connachtrugby.ie. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Ireland U-20s Secure Grand Slam With Nine-Try Win Over Scotland". Irish Rugby. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Devine Brothers Lead New Arrivals In Connacht Academy". Irish Rugby. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  4. ^ "CONNACHT SQUAD NAMED FOR LYON TRIP". Connacht Rugby. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Matthew Devine to join Ulster". Ulster Rugby Rugby. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Matthew Devine to join Ulster". Ulster Rugby Rugby. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.

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