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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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Rugby star's family funerals take place in Northern Ireland

The funerals of Ulster Rugby player Nevin Spence, his father Noel and brother Graham, have taken place in Ballynahinch, Co Down.

The three men died after falling into a slurry tank at their farm at Hillsborough in Northern Ireland on Saturday.

Nevin Spence's coffin is covered with his Ulster Rugby jersey after his funeral service Credit: Paul Faith/PA Wire
The family of Nevin, Noel and Graham Spence walk behind the three coffins. Credit: Paul Faith/PA Wire
The three coffins leave Ballynahinch Baptist church, in Co Down after the funeral service Credit: Paul Faith/PA Wire

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