Nevin Spence

Ulster rugby announced on Thursday that they would be dedicating the Memorial Stand at Kingspan Stadium in his honour. The Nevin Spence Memorial Stand will ...

Nevin was a talent that shone bright, both on and off the pitch, and his lasting legacy is an integral part of who we are at Ulster Rugby. Ulster rugby announced on Thursday that they would be dedicating the Memorial Stand at Kingspan Stadium in his honour. Ten years have passed since the tragic passing of former Ulster player Nevin Spence.

Spence died aged 22 along with his brother Graham, 30, and father Noel, 58, on September 15th, 2012 following an accident on the family farm in Hillsborough, Co ...

“The Nevin Spence Memorial Stand will recognise that his memory lives on for players, staff and supporters, and is our way of ensuring that he is remembered now, and for generations to come, by all those who visit our home.” The Nevin Spence Memorial Stand will be officially unveiled on April 26th next year, on what would have been the former Ireland Under-20 international’s 33rd birthday. Ulster have announced plans to rename the Memorial Stand at Kingspan Stadium in honour of former player Nevin Spence on the 10th anniversary of his death.

Ulster Rugby have announced that they will name a stand at Kingspan Stadium after Nevin Spence, who tragically died 10 years ago today.

On the 10-year anniversary of the tragic passing of former player, Nevin Spence, Ulster Rugby has today announced plans to dedicate the Memorial Stand at Kingspan Stadium in his honour. “The Nevin Spence Memorial Stand will recognise that his memory lives on for players, staff and supporters, and is our way of ensuring that he is remembered now, and for generations to come, by all those who visit our home.” Ulster Rugby CEO Jonny Petrie paid tribute to Spence and stated that the memorial stand named in his honour will ensure that he is remembered for generations to come.

Nevin Spence is described as "a great man and a great friend" on the 10th anniversary of his death by former Ulster team-mate Paddy McAllister.

It was hard losing that but faith is the most amazing thing to have. "Words can't describe how a family can even grieve or move on from that. "There are fond memories. He was also a capable footballer, playing for Northern Ireland Under-16s. She had to do the dirty washing." "That grew into a good friendship.