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Rugby star memorial

A memorial service has taken place in Belfast for Ulster Rugby player Nevin Spence and his father and brother who died after falling into a slurry tank at their farm at Hillsborough in Northern Ireland.

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Funeral of Ulster rugby star Nevin Spence to take place today

Nevin Spence was killed after he fell into a slurry tank on Saturday Credit: John Dickson/Ulster Rugby/PA Wire

Rugby players and officials from across Ireland are expected to attend the funerals today of Ulster star Nevin Spence, and his father and brother who died in a farming tragedy on Saturday.

There will be a private service in the family home followed by a service of thanksgiving at the Baptist Church in Ballynahinch, Co Down.

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