Ulster team pay their respect to Irish rugby giant Jack Kyle at Thomond Park

TONIGHT’S DERBY BETWEEN Munster and Ulster was marred in the build-up by the passing of Jack Kyle, the out-half on Ireland’s first Grand Slam-winning team.

There was a respectful minute silence before kick-off where the two teams paid their respect to Kyle.

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Here’s hoping for a game that does Kyle’s memory justice.

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