LAST UPDATE | 25 Nov

The 42

THE RDS WILL be renamed the Laya Arena when the stadium’s redevelopment is completed next year.

Following a €52 million redevelopment programme, primarily of the Anglesea Stand and Grandstand, Laya Arena now boasts a capacity in excess of 20,000.

There will be no change to the names of the other RDS venues, which include the RDS Main Hall Complex, Concert Hall Complex, Simmonscourt Complex, and the RDS Members Club.

The arena announcement was celebrated today with a special event held within Laya Arena’s brand-new dressing rooms, with rugby greats Johnny Sexton, Linda Djougang and Garry Ringrose amongst those in attendance.

Welcome to Laya Arena.

The RDS is proud to announce the launch of our partnership with Laya Healthcare, with our main arena officially becoming Laya Arena.

This commercial partnership is a crucial step working alongside the Government's Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund… pic.twitter.com/lqJ9CgT2qv

— The RDS (@TheRDS) November 25, 2025

Reflecting on the news, Shane Nolan, Leinster Rugby CEO, said: “This is a hugely significant day for Leinster Rugby as we move ever closer to a return to the RDS, our home stadium since 2007, and indeed for many years ahead.”

“Momentum has been building steadily with the redevelopment over the last few years and now, securing the long-term support of a brand like Laya Healthcare, is one of the last pieces of the puzzle.”

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