This is due to gastroenteritis infections doing the rounds in the camps of Ulster and Glasgow.

The URC confirmed that both of these matches will no longer be played on Saturday and they will be rescheduled for a later date.

“The Round 6 United Rugby Championship fixtures involving Glasgow Warriors, Ulster Rugby,  Sharks and Lions have been postponed.

“Due to gastroenteritis infections it is not possible for Ulster or Glasgow Warriors to field full playing squads.

“In order to ensure a duty of care towards the players involved and given the medical advice received from key stakeholders, the United Rugby Championship has made the decision to postpone the fixtures.

“The league will now move to examine potential dates to reschedule the games and will update in due course.”

Meanwhile, on Friday at 18:30 Benetton will tackle the Bulls at Stadio Comunale di Monigo in Treviso, Italy, while on Saturday at 20:35 the Cardiff Blues will face the Stormers at Cardiff Arms Park in Wales.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport