EDINBURGH’S rugby clash against Ulster has become the first major sporting event to be postponed by Storm Amy.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind across Northern Ireland and Scotland on Friday, with gusts of between 60-70mph expected.
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Amber means there is a high chance of severe weather, with red being the most severe alert.
There have been concern that sporting events in the regions could be impacted and now the storm has claimed its first sporting victim.
United Rugby have confirmed the BKT Championship Round 2 clash between Edinburgh and Ulster at the Hive Stadium has been postponed.
The match had already been pushed forwards 65 minutes to start at 7pm in an effort to miss most of the adverse weather conditions.
Organisers were expecting a capacity crowd but could not guarantee the safety of players and supporters if it went ahead.
In a statement the league said: “The BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 fixture between Edinburgh Rugby and Ulster Rugby has been postponed.
“Due to worsening weather conditions across Scotland overnight from Storm Amy, the fixture which was due to take place this evening, Friday October 3 in Edinburgh, will now be postponed to a later date.
“The BKT URC will now consider available dates with broadcasters and both clubs to reschedule the game.”
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There are also fears the Great Scottish Run could be impacted after the junior events on Saturday were cancelled.
The main race on Sunday is expected to go ahead.
There are a host of Scottish Premiership football matches that are slated for Saturday, while Celtic vs Motherwell and Falkirk vs Rangers will take place on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) said any match taking place in an area that has an amber or red warning will be postponed this weekend.
Linfield are set to play Crusaders on Friday evening, while Cliftonville host Glentoran.
There are also yellow alerts for wind and rain in Northern England and yellow alerts for wind in Southern England and the Midlands.
The same alert has been issued for North, West and South Wales.
A Met Office statement read: “Winds will ease for most parts through Saturday afternoon, but will continue to be very strong for the Northern Isles and parts of the far north of Scotland through to the end of Saturday, before slowly easing overnight.”
Travel chaos is expected after Scot Rail confirmed a number of railway lines would close on Friday evening.
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