Leinster Rugby return to refurbished Laya Arena for Cardiff clash

Leinster Rugby played their first competitive match back at the RDS on Saturday, October 10, facing Cardiff in the newly refurbished Laya Arena.

The venue, now called Laya Arena, has undergone an extensive refurbishment that increased its capacity to 20,600, up from just over 18,000 before the works.

Key upgrades to the stand

CEO Shane Nolan said the Anglesey stand was completely revamped, removing the old pillars and stanchions that restricted views. Every seat now offers a full, unobstructed view, and the front of the stand now includes terraces that can accommodate 1,200 standing fans, allowing supporters to be close to the touchline.

Nolan added that the improvements aim to enhance the fan experience and that all revenue generated is reinvested into the game. The match kicked off at 7:45 pm on TG4.

Source: Newstalk. Photo: Tom Fisk / Pexels.