Matthew Callinan is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s.
Callinan was originally from the town of Wingham and signed for Canterbury in the 1985 NSWRL season.
Callinan made his first-grade debut for Canterbury in round 14 against Cronulla at Shark Park.
The following week, Callinan starred in Canterbury's 26–0 victory over arch-rivals Parramatta, scoring two tries.
Callinan was retained on the wing for the 1985 NSWRL grand finale against St. George, which Canterbury won 7-6, claiming their 5th premiership.