Positive covid cases in Leinster rugby squad

Leinster Rugby have revealed that three senior players have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of tomorrow’s champion’s cup game with Bath.

All three players were tested outside the PCR testing window and are now self-isolating.

Further PCR testing was carried out at Leinster Rugby yesterday morning on 94 players, coaches and staff and 93 tests returned negative results, with one further positive result for a member of staff.

Leinster rugby say their squad will take part in the captain’s run later today, while the HSE has been informed in accordance with public health guidelines.