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Connacht Rugby is delighted to confirm that John Devine, Finn Treacy and Harry West have signed Professional contracts for the 2025/26 season.
As exclusively revealed at the Connacht Rugby Awards on Saturday night, the trio will make the move to the Pro team setup after coming through the Academy pathway system.
Devine has excelled for both Corinthians RFC and the Connacht Eagles at inside centre this season, and joins his brother Matthew to become the latest pair of homegrown brothers in the Professional ranks.
Harry came through the club system at Ballina RFC, and while originally a fly-half, has started to transition towards full-back.
Meanwhile Finn has been drafted up from Year 2 of the Academy after becoming an ever-present member of the senior matchday squad for the second half of the season. He has made eight appearances - starting seven of those - and scored five tries.
All three men have experience at Ireland U20s level also. In 2023 Devine started all 10 games for Ireland in the U20 Six Nations and World Championships, while West features in five games as well as the previous year’s U20 Summer Series. In 2024 Treacy made 9 appearances across the Six Nations and World Championships.
Commenting on today’s announcement, Connacht Academy Manager Eric Elwood says:
“Today is a proud day for John, Finn and Harry, as well as their families and respective clubs and schools. All three men have worked tremendously hard to get to where they are, and I know they have what is required to take the next step in their careers.
I want to thank everyone involved in their rugby development at their clubs and schools, who helped them on the start of their journey. I also want to acknowledge the coaches and wider Academy staff for the support provided to all our Academy and Pathway players in the season just gone.
Our integration model with the Professional team has provided our up-and-coming players with increased exposure to an elite playing environment, and we will continue to give Academy players the best opportunity possible to grow and develop.”
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