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Connor Lynch

Ulster Rugby fans given option of donating refunds to club

Ulster Rugby fans have been given the option of donating to the club instead of seeking refunds on their season tickets.

The province has not played since February 22 due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the remainder of the Guinness PRO14 season set to be played behind closed doors.

This means that supporters will not be able to attend the final four games of the season, with Ulster still to play Leinster, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dragons.

As a result of this Ulster Rugby are offering fans the chance to get an account credit worth 20 per cent of the value of their season ticket instead of a cash refund, whilst those who purchased tickets to individual matches will be able to claim a full refund.

Game Pass holders - Ulster Rugby’s Half Season Ticket - will be entitled to claim a 50% account credit.

It is likely that the remainder of the Guinness Pro 14 season will be played behind closed doors (INPHO/Ryan Byrne)

Ulster have also offered fans the option of donating their credit amount to support the club "during a particularly challenging time when revenues have been severely impacted" due to Covid-19.

All claims must be made by 5pm on June 30, or the money will be kept by the club in order to ensure that it is in "as strong a position as possible" coming out of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ulster Rugby CEO, Jonny Petrie, said: “In the unprecedented circumstances we all find ourselves in as a result of Coronavirus, it is important that we as a club make decisions which place the long-term interests of our supporters at the forefront.

“We would also like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our supporters - and in particular our dedicated Season Ticket holders - who have shown great patience and understanding as we continue to work through what is in no doubt the most difficult situation we are likely to face as an organisation.

"It is heartening to see how they have chosen to stand up and support us at this time.”

Season tickets will not be offered next season due to the introduction of social distancing (Presseye)

The club has taken the decision to not offer any season tickets for the 2020/21 season, due to the introduction of social distancing at sporting events.

A new membership scheme called #TogetherUlster, will be offered instead. The benefits of this scheme will include priority access to match days when tickets become available.

All existing season ticket holders will retain their rights and benefits for the 2021/22 season, when it expects to reintroduce season tickets.

For more information about Ulster Rugby Club please visit its website.

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