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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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Ulster captain Rory Best remembers Nevin Spence's 'ridiculous jokes'

Ulster and Ireland rugby player Rory Best recalled his teammate Nevin Spence's unique sense of humour at a memorial service in Belfast.

"No one could work out if he was a comic genius or just told really bad jokes," said Best at an emotional service.

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