Ulster Rugby have confirmed that two of their players have tested positive for Covid-19. The players, one who is a member of the senior squad and another who is an academy prospect, are both asymptomatic and are currently self-isolating in-line with public health protocols.
The province have now suspended all group training at senior and academy level, putting Saturday's Pro14 clash with Ospreys in doubt.
Six close contacts have been identified through contact tracing - five players and a member of the support staff. Ulster Rugby Medical Director, Michael Webb, said: "Following confirmation of two players testing positive, our priority continues to be the health and safety of our players and staff, so we have acted quickly with a number