Ulster Rugby games return behind closed doors amid Covid spike

Supporters prior to the PRO14 match between Ulster and Benetton at the Kingspan Stadium on October 2. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Ulster Rugby will play their next two PRO14 home games behind closed doors after advice from the Chief Medical Officer in the North.

The province welcomed 600 supporters into the Kingspan Stadium for their season-opener against Benetton at the start of the month as part of a trial for the safe return of supporters. A total of 850 people, including players, officials, and media, were present at the game, won by Ulster.