IRFU Statement on the tragic death of Nevin Spence

The Irish Rugby Football Union has expressed its deepest condolences to the the family of Ulster player Nevin Spence following his death alongside his father Noel and brother Graham after an accident on their family farm last evening.

Billy Glynn, President of the IRFU said: “This is a terrible tragedy that has struck the Spence family and the thoughts of everybody in Irish Rugby are with them at this time.

Nevin was an outstanding young player which was evident from his progression through the representative ranks and the game has been robbed of a very talented young man.

The rugby community in Ireland is a very close knit one and there has been widespread shock and an outpouring of grief at this news. On behalf of Irish Rugby, I would like to offer our heartfelt support to the family, friends and teammates of Nevin during this difficult time.”