Munster Academy player tests positive for Covid-19

A Munster Academy player has tested positive for Covid-19.

The Reds have identified three other academy players and one senior player as potential close contacts, and all four are self-isolating.

The player in question has been involved within the province's wider training squad. He has been self-isolating since Monday and has not been at Munster's High Performance Centre in UL this week.

The HSE have been contacted and the contact tracing process has commenced and the province will await further guidance from the health authorities.

The latest phase of the IRFU’s routine PCR testing produced zero positive results within the Munster camp ahead of this weekend’s ‘A’ game against Connacht.

Munster Rugby Head of Medical, Dr Jamie Kearns, said: "The health and safety of our players and staff continues to be our priority as we take every precaution to ensure a safe training and playing environment.

"The individual is being monitored medically and remains well."

Munster were forced to cancel training at the end of the week before their return to competitive action last month, with six players - including one senior squad member - self-isolating after being in contact with the unnamed Academy player.