Connacht and Ulster Fall Victim To Freezing Weather

Connacht’s Magners League match against the Dragons, scheduled for Friday evening at the Sportsground, has been called off because of the weather.

The decision was taken following a combination of the Dragons having difficulty travelling from Wales and doubts over whether the surface at the Sportsground would be playable on Friday evening.

Connacht CEO Gerry Kelly said that all options were considered, including moving the game to an afternoon start on Saturday as well as looking at other venues.

The pitch at the Sportsground has been covered since last Thursday and since then heaters and another cover have been applied.

The game will be rescheduled and tickets purchased for Friday’s game will be valid for the refixed game.
Also one other game has fallen victim to the freezing weather.

The Ulster v Ospreys Magners League fixture, due to take place on Friday 8th January 2010, kick off 7.05pm, has now been officially cancelled.

A pitch inspection was undertaken at Ravenhill today, by the IRFU Referees’ department, who based on the current condition of the playing surface and the weather forecast for the next few days’, have deemed the pitch at Ravenhill Stadium unplayable, for Fridays scheduled fixture. The match will be rescheduled for another date.

Tickets purchased for Friday’s Ulster v Ospreys match will be valid for the rearranged fixture date.

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