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Neil McComb is a former professional rugby union player for Ulster Rugby. His favoured position is lock. [1] His last appearance for Ulster was in the 2014-15 season. [2]

In 2002, he captained Campbell College to a 12–10 victory over Methodist College Belfast in the Ulster Schools' Cup final. [3]

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References

  1. lholding@rippleffect.com. "Â You've reached the sin bin!". Ulster Rugby. Archived from the original on 25 October 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  2. Neil McComb at It'sRugby.co.uk
  3. "Campbell surprise Methody". BBC. Retrieved 15 April 2018.