Hugh Gavin

Hugh Gavin (born 10 January 2004) is an Irish professional rugby union footballer who plays as a centre for Connacht Rugby.

Club career From Salthill in County Galway, he played Gaelic Football as well as rugby union as a youngster. He initially played in the wing before later transitioning into the centre. He signed a professional contract with Connacht Rugby in April 2024 having been a part of the club's rugby pathway since a young age following in the steps of his father Barry who played number eight for the club.

He was promoted to the senior Connacht side for the 2024-25 season although he suffered an injury that required surgery on just his second appearance in November 2024. He later also featured that season for the club in the European Challenge Cup.

International career He played for two years for Ireland at under-20 level, and played all 20 games for the side in 2023 and 2024, scoring six tries, and played at the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa. Later that year, he featured for Emerging Ireland on their tour of South Africa.

In February 2025, he scored a try for Ireland A against England A. In June 2025, he was called-up to the senior Ireland national rugby union team for their summer tour. Gavin grew up in the affluent neighbourhood of Taylors Hill, Salthill. He is a Chelsea supporter.