Leinster to play two ties at Aviva Stadium
Leinster are to play two matches in the Aviva Stadium this year, it was announced today.
These are to take place against Munster in the Magners League on Saturday, October 2 (KO: 7.30pm) and Clermont Auvergne in the Heineken Cup on Saturday, December 18 (KO: 5.45pm).
Leinster Rugby chief executive Mick Dawson confirmed: "Leinster have enjoyed many outstanding moments in Lansdowne Road down through the years and we are confident that this double-header will kick-start an exciting new era for the province in the Aviva Stadium.
"We were proud to stage ‘The Last Stand’ against Ulster in December 2006 and we are grateful to the IRFU for enabling us to use this outstanding facility.
"Obviously we remain committed long-term to the RDS, an arena which continues to serve the province so well and has become a real fortress for the team and our loyal supporters. But the move for these two games to the Aviva Stadium presents an enormous opportunity for those who can’t readily access tickets to top class rugby across the province."
