Burke represented Ireland at U20 level in 2014, playing ten times across the U20 Six Nations and Junior World Championship
Tributes have been paid following the passing of former Connacht and Munster prop Rory Burke at the age of 30.
The powerful loosehead prop made his senior debut for Munster in August 2015 during a pre-season match against Grenoble at Thomond Park, before being part of the title winning B&I Cup squad in 2017. Burke made his competitive debut for the province in 2017 when he came off the bench n their Guinness Pro12 victory against Treviso in 2017.
Following the news of Burke's passing, Connacht Rugby paid tribute to their former player in a statement which read: "Everyone at Connacht Rugby is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of former player Rory Burke, aged just 30 years old.
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