John Devine (rugby union)

John Devine
Born (2003-12-26) 26 December 2003
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight99 kg (15 st 8 lb)
SchoolGarbally College
Notable relativeMichael Devine (Father) Matthew Devine (Brother)
Rugby union career
Position Centre
Current team Connacht
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Galway Corinthians RFC
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Connacht 1 (0)
Correct as of 31 January 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023 Ireland U20 10 (5)

John Devine (born 26 December 2003)[1] is an Irish rugby union player for Connacht in the URC. Devine’s primary position is Centre.

Connacht

Devine was named as a member of the Connacht academy for the 2022-23 season.[2] He made his debut for Connacht in Round 3 of the 2025-26 EPCR Challenge Cup against Montpellier.[3] On 29 January 2026, it was announced that Devine had signed a new contract with Connacht Rugby keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2026/2027 season. [4]

References

  1. ^ "John Devine". Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Devine Brothers Lead New Arrivals In Connacht Academy". Irish Rugby. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Connacht left to rue late collapse as Montpellier overturn 17-point deficit and claim thrilling victory". Irish Independent. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Murray and Devine rewarded with new Connacht Rugby contracts". Westmeath Independent. 29 January 2026. Retrieved 15 February 2026.