Rory Burke
- August 9, 2024
- 30 years
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Rory Burke, 30, Irish rugby union player (Munster, Nottingham, Connacht).
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Rory Burke (27 April 1994 – 9 August 2024) was an Irish rugby union player. He played as a prop and previously represented Cork Constitution, Munster and Nottingham and Connacht.
Cork Constitution
Having been educated at Christian Brothers College, Cork, Burke began playing for Cork Constitution in the Ulster Bank All-Ireland League and was part of the Con team that won the 2014 Bateman Cup.
Professional career
Munster
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.
Nottingham
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.
Connacht
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.
Death
Burke died on 9 August 2024, at the age of 30.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_Burke_(rugby_union)
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Trivia & Knowledge· 8 questions
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1.In which year did Rory Burke die?
- A.2011
- B.2018
- C.2015
- D.2024correct
Rory Burke died in 2024.
Source: Profile: year of death: "ear of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1994. Archive record: age at death 30. Archive record: occupation rugby union player. Archive record: nationality Ir
2.How old was Rory Burke when they died?
- A.30correct
- B.22
- C.25
- D.35
Rory Burke was 30 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "at the age of 30. == References == == External links == Munster Profile U20 Six Nations Profile Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1994
3.In which year was Rory Burke born?
- A.1994correct
- B.1988
- C.1985
- D.1982
Rory Burke was born in 1994.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "h == Burke died on 9 August 2024, at the age of 30. == References == == External links == Munster Profile U20 Six Nations Profile Archive record: year of death 2024.
4.In which month did Rory Burke die?
- A.November
- B.September
- C.Augustcorrect
- D.October
Rory Burke died in August.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "cord: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1994. Archive record: age at death 30. Archive record: occupation rugby union player. Archive record:
5.On which day of the month did Rory Burke die?
- A.8
- B.11
- C.10
- D.9correct
Rory Burke died on day 9 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1994. Archive record: age at death 30. Archive record: occupation rugby union player. Archive record
6.In which field was Rory Burke known?
- A.architect
- B.chemist
- C.novelist
- D.rugby union playercorrect
The biography describes Rory Burke as a rugby union player.
Source: Profile: occupation: "ences == == External links == Munster Profile U20 Six Nations Profile Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1994. Archive record: age at dea
7.What nationality was Rory Burke?
- A.Australian
- B.Argentine
- C.Irishcorrect
- D.American
Rory Burke is recorded as Irish.
Source: Profile: nationality: "e U20 Six Nations Profile Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1994. Archive record: age at death 30. Archive record: occupation rugby uni
8.Where did Rory Burke study?
- A.University of Cambridge
- B.Christian Brothers Collegecorrect
- C.Harvard University
- D.University of Oxford
Rory Burke is recorded as having studied at Christian Brothers College.
Source: wikipedia-text article text: where they studied · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_Burke_(rugby_union) · retrieved 2026-11-13
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