Career
In 1989 he toured with the British and Irish Lions and at the time played club rugby union for Bridgend. After retiring from playing he became head coach of the Wales rugby league team Devereux also made an appearance for the British and Irish Lions against a Rest of the World XV in 1986.
Devereux was as an Interchange/Substitute in Widnes"s 24-18 victory over Salford in the 1990 Lancashire Cup final during the 1990-1991 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 29 September 1990.
Devereux played Right-wing, id est (that is) number 2, in Widnes" 24-0 victory over Leeds in the 1991-1992 Regal Trophy final during the 1991-1992 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 11 January 1992. He was selected to go on the 1992 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Also in 1992 Devereux played from the bench in Great Britain"s loss to Australia in the World Cup final at Wembley.