Leinster and Munster's URC clash pencilled in for St Stephen's Day has been called off.
In a Covid hit season the game has been cancelled following discussions surrounding public health.
News broke on Tuesday afternoon of the cancellation and a new date is being looked at, while Leinster's New Years day clash against Ulster is set to go ahead.
In a URC statement, it reads: “A number of positive Covid-19 cases within the Leinster squad have been reported by the province.”
The statement continued: “The URC Medical Advisory Group has liaised with the IRFU and Leinster, who are working with the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) and deemed that the fixture cannot go ahead as scheduled.
“The United Rugby Championship will now consider available dates to reschedule the game.
“At this point, there is no impact on Leinster’s R9 fixture with Ulster, scheduled for Saturday, January 1, 2022.”
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