Irish Rugby Player "Rory Burke" Dies aged 30

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Irish Rugby player Rory Burke has passed away at the age of 30, the club has announced.
Burke died unexpectedly on Friday (August 9). His funeral is due to be held in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, on Wednesday.

On 29 April 2017, Burke made his competitive debut for Munster when he came off the bench to replace Stephen Archer in the provinces 14–34 away victory against Treviso in Round 21 of the 2016–17 Pro12 season.

On 16 May 2017, it was announced that Burke had joined English RFU Championship side Nottingham R.F.C. on a one-year deal, which commenced during the pre-season of the 2017–18 season

Burke returned to Ireland to join Connacht ahead of the 2019–20 season, in a move announced in May 2019. He was released by Connacht in June 2020








 
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