A woman who tried in vain to rescue her father and two brothers when they were overcome by killer fumes paid an emotional tribute to them at their funeral.

Rugby players and officials from across the country are expected to attend the funerals later of Ulster star Nevin Spence, his father and his brother in County Down later.

Ulster captain Johann Muller today spoke of the team’s devastation over the death of one of their players, who died along with his father and brother in a farming accident.