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Former Ireland rugby player David Tweed killed in crash

The former Ulster rugby star was riding a motorbike when he was involved in a collision at around 4.30pm.

Former rugby international David Tweed. Picture: Paul Faith/PA

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021 - 15:07

Cate McCurry and Rebecca Black

Former Ireland rugby international David Tweed has died in a crash in Co Antrim.

Mr Tweed died at the scene on Whitepark Road close to Dunseverick on Thursday.

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