On Friday night, Ulster and Munster played out a riveting Inter provincial league match, which the Northerners won by a singe point.
Earlier in the day, Ulster A lost to the Munster counterparts by just two points.
This, though is not what this article is about. Just over 24 hours after the end of the ‘A’ match, an emergency call was made following reports of three men, a father and his two sons, falling into a slurry tank.
Despite attempts at resuscitation, two of those men died at the scene. One man showed signs of recovery, but later passed away at the hospital.
One of those men was 22 year old Nevin Spence, an Ulster and Ireland ‘A’ international.
Tributes will flow in attesting not only to his rugby ability, but his humble nature and kind hearted personality.
This though is not a tribute but a call for the rugby family to unite behind Ulster rugby and more importantly, Nevin’s family. Coming from a strong Christian family and having a deep faith himself, I would ask that you pray for Nevin’s family or at least keep him in your thoughts.
RIP Nevin Spence.
richard
Guest
My condolences go out to the Spence family. RIP.
Mike
Guest
Very sorry to hear that. Best to the family and friends.
Bakkies
Guest
Ulster's trip to Zebre has been cancelled. Zebre apparently offered to play the fixture at Ravenhill but obviously that would have been too close to the funeral for the players. A lot of young players from other Irish teams played with Spence for the Wolfhounds and under 20s so there may be a few away on compassionate leave this weekend. Looks like Stand up for the Ulstermen will be sang at all Irish pro 12 home fixtures this weekend
guinness14
Guest
RIP. Sympathy goes out to the family and close friends of Nevin Spence.
Ben.S
Roar Guru
RIP.