Mathew Head (born 9 May 1982) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s as a halfback for the St. George Illawarra Dragons, Wests Tigers and Hull F.C.

Head began his professional rugby league career in 2003, making his first grade debut in round 3 on 29 March 2003.

[3][4] In November 2007, after announcing his desire to return to Australia, Head was signed by the Wests Tigers on a one-year contract.

[10] His contract with the Dragons was not renewed and he then returned to his junior team Dapto Canaries and became their captain coach in the 2010 season.

[11][12] In 2019, Head was coach of the St. George Illawarra Dragons Canterbury Cup team that won the minor premiership.