Irish rugby organisations have paid tribute to former Munster and Connacht prop Rory Burke, who has died aged 30.
The rugby player died last Friday and his funeral is due to be held in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, on Wednesday.
In tribute to Burke, Irish Rugby said that everyone in the organisation was saddened by the tragic loss of the former Ireland under-20, Munster and Connacht player.
“Rory, who played his schools rugby with CBC Cork and his club rugby with Cork Constitution, joined the Munster Academy in 2013.
“A hugely popular member of the squad, he made his senior debut against Grenoble at Thomond Park in August 2015 before being part of the British & Irish Cup-winning squad in 2017.
“He was also an All-Ireland League title winner with Cork Con that year.
“Capped twice for the Ireland Under-19s, he went on to play 10 times for the Ireland U-20s in the U-20 Six Nations and the World Rugby U-20 Championship in 2014, scoring one try.”
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