Rory Burke Explained

Rory Burke
Birth Date:1994 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Cork, Ireland
Weight:117kg (258lb)
Ru Position:Prop
Amatyears1:20??–2017
Amatteam1:Cork Constitution
Years1:2017
Clubs1:Munster
Apps1:1
Points1:0
Years2:2017–2019
Clubs2:Nottingham
Apps2:30
Points2:5
Years3:2019–2020
Clubs3:Connacht
Apps3:0
Points3:0
Ru Clubupdate:14 May 2019
Repyears1:2014
Repteam1:Ireland U20
Repcaps1:10
Reppoints1:5
Ru Ntupdate:20 June 2014
School:Christian Brothers College

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.[1]

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.[2]

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.[3]

Connacht

Burke returned to Ireland to join Connacht ahead of the 2019–20 season, in a move announced in May 2019.[4] He was released by Connacht in June 2020.[5]

Death

Burke died on 9 August 2024, at the age of 30.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Rory Burke Munster Academy Profile. Munster Rugby. 30 April 2017.
  2. News: Home Semi Final Secured. 29 April 2017. Munster Rugby. 30 April 2017.
  3. News: Munster prop signs one-year deal with Championship side Nottingham. 16 May 2017. The42. 16 May 2017.
  4. News: Connacht sign prop Rory Burke as Kerins becomes latest Academy graduate. 14 May 2019. Connacht Rugby. 14 May 2019.
  5. News: Connacht Rugby confirm departing players. 29 May 2020. Connacht Rugby. 29 August 2020.
  6. News: Tributes paid after death of ex-Munster and Connacht prop Rory Burke . 13 August 2024 . RTÉ . 11 August 2024.