Nevin Spence

Nevin Spence
Date of birth(1990-04-26)26 April 1990
Place of birthAnnahilt, Northern Ireland, UK
Date of death15 September 2012(2012-09-15) (aged 22)
Place of deathHillsborough, Northern Ireland, UK
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb)
SchoolWallace High School, Lisburn
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
-2012 Ballynahinch ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–12 Ulster 42 (25)
Correct as of 16 September 2012
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–10
2011–12
Ireland u20
Wolfhounds
11
3
(20)
(0)
Correct as of 16 September 2012

Nevin Spence (26 April 1990 – 15 September 2012) was an Irish rugby union player for Ulster in the Pro12. He played as a Centre, but could also play Wing. He was educated firstly at Dromore High School, where he was introduced to rugby, and then at Wallace High School.[1] He played his club rugby with Ballynahinch.[2] He was also a capable footballer, playing for the Northern Ireland U-16's.[3]

  1. ^ Thornley, Gerry. "Death of Nevin Spence is a huge loss". The Irish Times.
  2. ^ "Nevin Spence – Rest In Peace". www.irishrugby.ie. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012.
  3. ^ McKinley, Stuart. "Footballing talent saw Manchester City offer Nevin Spence a trial". belfasttelegraph.