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Coronavirus: Two Ulster Rugby players test positive

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Ulster have confirmed two of their players have tested positive for coronavirus in the latest round of testing.

Tuesday's round of testing gave a positive result for one senior player and one academy player at the club. These players, who are currently asymptomatic, are now self-isolating in line with public health protocols.

A club statement said: "The Public Health Agency (PHA) has been informed, and its contact tracing process has started. Six close contacts have been identified through this process at this stage - five players and a member of the support staff.

"As a precautionary measure, all group training at senior and academy level has been suspended until further notice.