Green light for Leinster-Ulster showdown after testing all-clear

Dr. Rod McLoughlin - Medical Director IRFU©INPHO/Oisin Keniry

Irish rugby’s post-lockdown restart is set to forge ahead this weekend after the latest round of Covid-19 testing produced no positive results in either Leinster or Ulster, much to the relief of all concerned following an outbreak in the northern province’s academy earlier in the week.

Munster were set to receive the results of their latest round of IRFU testing of their players and staff last night with their game against Connacht scheduled for Sunday, with the westerners awaiting their results today but first things first, Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 derby clash between Leinster and Ulster will go ahead as planned behind closed doors at Aviva Stadium.