Ulster confident Bath tie will go ahead

ULSTER Rugby chiefs are confident Saturday’s Heineken Cup tie with Bath at Ravenhill will go ahead as planned.

Yesterday ground and office staff at the team’s headquarters were joined by Academy players and supporters to clear away snow from the plastic sheeting that covered the pitch. Officials are planning to bring in a giant tented tarpaulin from England today to cover the field and position heaters underneath to thaw out a frozen strip of grass in front of the new stand.

In case Ulster lose the battle against the elements, they have chosen Donnybrook as their alternative venue.