Matthew Devine scores a try for Connacht during last month's European Rugby Challenge Cup game against US Montauban at Dexcom Stadium, Galway. Photograph: James Crombie/InphoConnacht have expressed disappointment at the announcement that Matthew Devine will join Ulster at the end of the season. “I’m delighted to sign with Ulster Rugby and can’t wait to make the move up north,” said Devine. It said: “We can confirm Matthew Devine has chosen not to extend his contract and will leave Connacht Rugby at the end of the season. This season Devine has started two of Connacht’s 14 games.

Source: The Irish Times February 03, 2026 21:23 UTC