Nevin Spence
# nevin-spence - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Ulster set emotional tone for Pro12 Final with amazing #OurDS video
If this doesn’t get you Ulster fans charged up for Saturday’s clash with Leinster, nothing will.
# nevin-spence - Friday 10 May, 2013
Spence honoured as Trimble awarded Player of the Year in Ulster
‘Although he is no longer here in person, his spirit continues to inspire and motivate each and every member of the squad.’
# nevin-spence - Sunday 28 April, 2013
# nevin-spence - Thursday 11 April, 2013
Young Player of the Year award to be named after Nevin Spence
Ulster’s Rory Best paid tribute to IRUPA for the honour and his dear departed teammate.
# nevin-spence - Saturday 6 April, 2013
‘Nevin will never be forgotten’ – Henderson plans winning tribute for Spence
The Ulster forward believes his side’s league double over Leinster will inspire the team against Saracens today.
# nevin-spence - Saturday 29 December, 2012
Here are the top 10 most read articles on TheJournal.ie in 2012
Stabbings at the Swedish House Mafia gig, Ireland’s copyright laws under threat, and topless Kate Middleton – these are the stories you read this year.
# nevin-spence - Thursday 27 December, 2012
RIP: Remembering sports people we lost in 2012
From GAA great Páidà Ó Sé to boxing legend Angelo Dundee we take a look back at some of the many sporting greats that Ireland, and the world, lost this year.
# nevin-spence - Sunday 23 December, 2012
RIP: Remembering those we lost in 2012
From writer Maeve Binchy to astronaut Neil Armstrong, rugby star Nevin Spence to GAA great Páidà Ó Sé, we take a look back at some of the many greats that Ireland, and the world, lost this year.
# nevin-spence - Friday 26 October, 2012
Chris Henry’s journey from ‘wee blonde prop’ to Ulster captain
The Belfast native will lead his province into tonight’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with Newport Gwent Dragons.
# nevin-spence - Friday 12 October, 2012
Muller: Tragedy reminds us just how lucky we are to play rugby
‘The only thing we know how to do is train hard and put a smile on your face by doing what we love.’ Says the Ulster skipper.
# nevin-spence - Thursday 11 October, 2012
‘Nobody expects us to get a result in Leinster’ – Ian Whitten
The former Ulster winger is enjoying life with Exeter Chiefs and ready to take a few scalps in the Heineken Cup.
# nevin-spence - Tuesday 9 October, 2012
VIDEO: BBC Northern Ireland’s moving tribute to Ulster’s Nevin Spence
The poignant piece was aired before Mark Anscombe’s side played Connacht on at the weekend.
# nevin-spence - Friday 28 September, 2012
PRO12 Report: Ulster obliterate Cardiff Blues with seven-try salvo
There were two tries apiece for Tommy Bowe and Nick Williams on an emotional night at Cardiff Arms Park.
# nevin-spence - Thursday 27 September, 2012
T Bowe time: Tommy to make his Ulster return against Cardiff
Blues coach Phil Davies hopes to honour Nevin Spence’s memory with a great game as Ulster make their return to rugby following the young centre’s tragic death.
Ian Humphreys: If Ireland don’t need Tomás O’Leary they are a very lucky team
The former Ulster player believes his London Irish teammate has been harshly dealt in terms of national selection.
# nevin-spence - Saturday 22 September, 2012
Ulster service to celebrate life of ‘talented and committed’ Nevin Spence
A special memorial service for the 22-year-old will be held at Ulster’s Ravenhill grounds on Sunday afternoon.
# nevin-spence - Thursday 20 September, 2012
Ulster captain Johann Muller pays tribute to Nevin Spence
“I have no doubt that he would have gone on to play for Ireland on many occasions.”
‘Who are these guys?’ Declan Kidney set to name 30-man Ireland training squad
The Ireland coach will show his hand ahead of the November Series when the IRFU announce the chosen ones.
# nevin-spence - Wednesday 19 September, 2012
Opinion: Money makes the Heineken Cup go round
Financial arguments relating to the competition have been overshadowed by the death of Nevin Spence, writes Tom Fox.
Funerals of Nevin Spence, his father and brother, take place in Ballynahinch
Emma Spence, who survived the weekend farming accident, said, “They were not perfect but they were genuine. They were best friends.”
Funerals for three members of Spence family to be held today
Noel Spence and his sons Graham and Nevin were overcome by fumes from a slurry pit at their family farm in Co Down.
# nevin-spence - Tuesday 18 September, 2012
Nevin Spence: Rugby fans set to unite in support of family
Rugby supporters in Ireland and beyond are planning to stand up and sing out in tribute to Nevin Spence this weekend.
The Morning Score: Tuesday
Here’s everything you need to know this morning — except for the words to the Champions League theme tune.
# nevin-spence - Monday 17 September, 2012
Nevin Spence: Ulster v Zebre postponed following star’s death
A moment of silence for Spence, his father Noel and his brother Graham will be observed at all RaboDirect Pro12 matches this weekend.
Up and running: Kearney, D’Arcy back in contention for Leinster
Joe Schmidt was happy with the way his side chiselled out a win in Italy this weekend. Edinburgh are next up.
Ulster Rugby open book of condolence for Nevin Spence
The family has issued a statement to say the three Spence men expressed their love for each in their final moments by “trying to help one another”.
# nevin-spence - Sunday 16 September, 2012
VIDEO: Nevin Spence tribute
The rugby community in Ulster and beyond is in mourning at the horrific tragedy that has befallen the Spence family.
Emotional Humphreys pays tribute to Spence
Ulster’s director of rugby says the province will be a poorer place without the young centre.
Clean pair of heels: Jared Payne enjoying Pro12 life at full tilt
The Ulster full-back is finally up and running after an Achilles’ injury scuppered his debut season.
Nevin Spence and sister Emma went to the aid of father and brother
The Ulster rugby player died, along with his father and brother, after entering a slurry pit on the family farm in Co Down.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Good morning! Here are nine things you need to know as you start your day…
Nevin Spence: A promising rugby star who stayed close to his roots
There has been an outpouring of grief across the world following the farming accident in Co Down.
# nevin-spence - Saturday 15 September, 2012
Ulster star Nevin Spence dies in accident on Co. Down farm
The 22-year-old player’s father and brother were also involved in the fatal incident.
# nevin-spence - Wednesday 30 May, 2012
Cave hoping to cap ‘best couple months of my life’ with New Zealand win
The Ulster and Ireland centre is seeking to add to his two caps and challenge Brian O’Driscoll for the number 13 jersey.
# nevin-spence - Wednesday 14 December, 2011
The Morning Score: Wednesday
Here’s everything you need to know this morning – apart from the going rate for Christmas jumpers.
# nevin-spence - Tuesday 13 December, 2011
Spence still a doubt as Ulster prepare for Aironi
Ulster centre Nevin Spence is still recovering from a rib injury picked up during last Friday’s bonus-point win in Ravenhill.























































