Rugby community to pay tribute to Spence

Published Monday, 17 September 2012
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A moment's silence will be observed at all RaboDirect PRO12 rugby matches this weekend, to recognise the tragic loss of young Ulster star Nevin Spence.

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Ulster were due to play Italian side Zebre on Friday night, but the game has now been postponed in the wake of Nevin's death - alongside his father Noel and brother Graham - in a farming accident.

A statement from Ulster Rugby confirmed that details about the rescheduled match in Parma would be announced in due course.

"Nevin will leave a huge hole in our professional squad," Director of Rugby David Humphreys said, following the shock news about the 22-year-old player and his family.

"I've no doubt that Ulster Rugby will be the poorer place without him."

Nevin was undoubtedly an Irish international in the making.

Andy Irvine, RaboDirect PRO12

The Board of Celtic Rugby and all at RaboDirect PRO12 have also expressed their deepest sympathy to the Spence family.

"The news of the tragic deaths of Nevin Spence, his father and brother on Saturday has hit the rugby community hard around the world," RaboDirect PRO12 Chairman Andy Irvine said.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this terrible time.

"Nevin was one of a fine crop of young players coming through the ranks at Ravenhill and had earned age group honours as well as playing for Irish Wolfhounds."

He added: "It will take time for the Ulster players, management and fans to come to terms with their loss and the RaboDirect PRO12 has been robbed of one of its rising stars."

According to Ulster Rugby, a memorial service will be held at Ravenhill on Sunday 23 September at 3pm.

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Calum in magherafelt wrote (249 days ago):
Noel, Nevin and Graham Rest in Peace. Nevin you will be sorely missed in Ulster and in rugby in general. Stand up for the Ulstermen. SUFTUM
Lena Campbell in Magherafelt wrote (250 days ago):
My thoughts and prayers are with the Spence family at this very sad time.
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