Irish rugby has been dealt another blow after Ulster revealed that a number of their Academy players have tested positive for Covid-19. As a result, senior and Academy training has been cancelled, while contact tracing is underway. Read MoreA statement from Ulster read:“Ulster Rugby is assisting a group of Academy players after a number of COVID-19 cases were identified within the Academy squad. “As soon as the cases were identified, Ulster Rugby immediately stood down all training of both the Academy and Senior squads and sought to identify any potential close contacts. “The Public Health Authority (PHA) has been contacted, and the contact tracing process has started, in line with public health advice.

Source: Irish Independent August 26, 2020 19:18 UTC