IRFU confirms provinces cleared to compete in Guinness PRO14 Round 2 matches

The IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) can confirm that the PCR testing of players and staff across the four provinces has produced 4 positive cases ahead of this weekend's Guinness PRO14 Round 2 fixtures. 564* tests were carried out on players and staff across the four provinces this week. Additional testing was carried out in Munster and Ulster following positive results. 559 negative test results were recorded across the four provinces. Players, staff and match officials are currently tested each match week. To date there have been 2792 tests conducted across the IRFU professional player and staff group with 3 positive cases from the senior player group and 11 positive cases reported from the academy system. The National Squad will assemble on Wednesday following PCR testing of squad members on Monday. *Note – two positive tests associated with the same individual case.