Leaders Bristol’s game cancelled after Covid-19 outbreak at London Irish

Bristol Bears’ game with London Irish at Ashton Gate has been cancelled (David Davies/PA)

Gallagher Premiership leaders Bristol’s game against London Irish at Ashton Gate on Saturday has been cancelled.

Irish returned positive Covid-19 tests this week, and Premiership Rugby said: “A significant number of their playing squad were ruled out of the match through the contact tracing process.