# RDS

This year

2023

# BT Young Scientists

Good news from the young scientist expo: The children are smarter than us

After two years in virtual Covid wilderness, the BT Young Scientist is back in the RDS.

10.7k

Jan 10th 2023, 11:30 PM

Last year

2022

# tough outing

All Blacks XV tear up the RDS on a painful night for Farrell's Ireland A

The Irish side had few answers for the pace, panache, and power of the visiting Kiwis.

73.9k

103

Nov 4th 2022, 9:37 PM

# home comforts

New 25-year agreement confirmed for Leinster rugby to remain at RDS Arena

Leinster first played at the Ballsbridge venue in September 2005.

5.6k

Oct 25th 2022, 11:29 AM

# ff ard fheis

FF Ard Fheis rejects motion to abolish the USC, minister says new 30% tax rate under review

The event takes place in the RDS in Dublin today with Taoiseach Micheál Martin due to give his speech at 6.30pm.

36.6k

Updated

Oct 1st 2022, 2:16 PM

# Team news

Byrne brothers both start as Lowe returns from injury for Leinster

Seán Cronin is set for his 200th appearance off the bench against Ospreys.

10.8k

Feb 18th 2022, 12:11 PM

# pre inquest hearing

Stardust coroner to rule later this week on whether 'unlawful killing' verdict can be excluded

The tenth pre-inquest hearing was held this afternoon at the RDS.

6.6k

Feb 9th 2022, 6:26 PM

# stardust inquest

Stardust inquest to move to the Rotunda Hospital after concerns over possible delay

The inquest will now be held in the Pillar Room in the Rotunda Hospital.

7.0k

Feb 9th 2022, 11:37 AM

All time

# fixture calendar

Ireland to play 2022 Women's Six Nations matches in Dublin, Cork and Belfast

The new six-week window in late March and April means the tournament will no longer be linked to the men’s calendar.

7.3k

Dec 2nd 2021, 2:39 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Labour's Ivana Bacik elected in Dublin Bay South after topping the poll

After maintaining a lead all day Bacik was deemed elected on the ninth count.

148k

Updated

Jul 9th 2021, 9:10 PM

# End of the road

Leinster keep one eye on the future as veterans set for low-key exit

The province bring their season to a close with a home game against Dragons.

8.2k

Jun 11th 2021, 7:00 AM

# niggle

'We definitely got sucked into the physical stuff. We need to be better'

Leo Cullen is looking for Leinster to end their season with one last big performance at the RDS.

9.7k

Jun 5th 2021, 7:15 AM

# Priorities

Munster men get last Lions audition as Leinster shake team up for inter-pro

The two provinces have different agendas ahead of this evening’s Rainbow Cup clash.

31.0k

Apr 24th 2021, 7:00 AM

# proposal

Leinster Rugby submit plans to assess use of rapid antigen testing for safe return of fans to the RDS

The capacity for this proof of concept match will be capped at 2,000 supporters.

18.0k

Apr 12th 2021, 12:36 PM

# goals

Leinster's all-Ireland team look to set European marker against Toulon

Leo Cullen’s men have never beaten Toulon but aim to set the record straight at the RDS.

7.6k

Apr 2nd 2021, 6:00 AM

# Team news

Byrne starts at 10 for Leinster as Munster go full strength for Pro14 final

Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong will be on the bench for Leo Cullen’s side.

27.2k

119

Mar 26th 2021, 12:04 PM

# pro14

Toner to equal Leinster's all-time appearance record as Cullen names team for Ospreys

Head coach Leo Cullen has opted for a number of new combinations in his team.

8.6k

Mar 18th 2021, 12:25 PM

# Venue

Pro14 final between Leinster and Munster confirmed for the RDS

The Aviva Stadium is hosting a football international on the same date.

11.1k

Mar 16th 2021, 2:31 PM

# Ambition

'It's in our hands now' - Leinster's win could be key in race for Pro14 final spot

Leo Cullen’s side landed an important victory in the battle for top spot in Conference A.

10.4k

Jan 8th 2021, 10:32 PM

# Derby

Leinster back to winning ways as Cullen's men notch bonus point against Ulster

Three second-half tries helped the home side to overturn a 9-5 deficit at the break.

14.4k

Jan 8th 2021, 9:27 PM

# Champions Cup

Baird to the fore as re-jigged Leinster see off Saints

Leo Cullen’s side notched another bonus point win despite a spate of pre and post kick-off injury issues.

25.1k

Dec 19th 2020, 2:55 PM

# Homelessness

RDS Christmas Day dinner for homeless to be held as takeaway service outside Mansion House this year

Those in need can attend the mobile kitchen between 10am and 1pm on Christmas Day.

13.8k

Nov 27th 2020, 11:54 AM

# Hammering

Leavy shines as eight-try Leinster tear Edinburgh to shreds at the RDS

Cian Kelleher got a hat-trick and Luke McGrath scored a brace as the home side kept their run going.

37.9k

Nov 16th 2020, 10:00 PM

# Hammering

Leavy makes strong Leinster return as two-try hooker Sheehan impresses

Leo Cullen’s men hammered a poor Zebre side at the RDS, scoring nine tries in total.

14.1k

Oct 23rd 2020, 9:22 PM

# Up and Running

Leinster start new season with bonus-point win but Sexton injury a concern

James Lowe scored two tries as the defending champions beat the Dragons at the RDS.

11.6k

Oct 2nd 2020, 10:10 PM

# On The Road

Ulster A leave the RDS with deserved four-try victory over Leinster

Bill Johnston scored 14 points as the Ulster back row delivered an excellent performance.

17.1k

Sep 25th 2020, 9:01 PM

# Called Off

Dublin Horse Show cancelled for 2020 due to coronavirus

The event was scheduled for 15-19 July at the RDS.

3.3k

Apr 20th 2020, 5:42 PM

# Tense Times

Mary Lou arrives amid chants of 'Murphy out': The story so far at the RDS

The ‘Mary Lou Monsoon’, like today’s wild weather, arrived with the dawn.

59.1k

Updated

Feb 9th 2020, 5:05 PM

# Sinn Féin

'The two-party system in this country is now broken': McDonald arrives at RDS to cheers from supporters

“I think certainly the election has proven to be seismic,” McDonald said.

29.0k

Updated

Feb 9th 2020, 4:25 PM

# Homelessness

500 poor and homeless people will be given a Christmas dinner at the RDS today

Around 3,000 Christmas dinners will also be prepared and delivered to the homes of those in need.

12.9k

Dec 25th 2019, 9:00 AM

# grey area

McFarland gutted for Curtis, but sees progress in high-scoring loss to Leinster

Ulster’s strong finish left Leo Cullen disappointed with how the 14-try match ended.

14.6k

Dec 21st 2019, 8:42 AM

# Inter-pros

Cullen backs Kearney to begin road back to Ireland setup against Ulster

The head coach doesn’t have to look beyond his own squad for proof a 33-year-old can play his way back in.

8.7k

Dec 19th 2019, 2:48 PM

# simmonscourt road

Youth hospitalised following assault outside RDS in Dublin

The incident happened on Simmonscourt Road, Donnybrook.

37.0k

Sep 20th 2019, 1:10 PM

# le2019

Tensions flare between independent councillor and People Before Profit over Dublin city recount

Independent Mannix Flynn was elected on the fifth count, beating People Before Profit’s Annette Mooney by 12 votes.

53.5k

May 27th 2019, 5:15 PM

# well beaten

Leinster set up Pro14 final with Glasgow as tryless Munster bow out in Dublin

Leo Cullen’s men were simply more clinical with ball in hand.

36.2k

157

May 18th 2019, 4:24 PM

# Homecoming

'I love it down here' - Carbery happily settled in Munster ahead of RDS trip

The 23-year-old out-half was wearing Leinster’s 15 shirt in this fixture a year ago.

8.5k

May 16th 2019, 6:45 AM

# 677

RDS capacity raised with extra seating added for Leinster v Munster Pro14 semi-final clash

The rival provinces met at the same stage last season and Leinster report that demand is higher this time around.

10.2k

May 9th 2019, 1:25 PM

# bright side

Cullen urges Leinster to take lessons from Glasgow defeat after 'good reminder of what losing feels like'

The reigning Pro14 champions suffered their first home loss of the season on Saturday.

8.6k

Apr 15th 2019, 6:30 AM

# sustainability

'All our electricity comes from the River Boyne': Irish companies get honest about their eco-journeys

The companies were presenting at the Showcase international trade fair that looks at products made and designed in Ireland.

10.2k

Jan 21st 2019, 8:00 PM

# Potential

Lyttle back from injury as Ulster name young team to take on Leinster

Dan McFarland is without his front-line Ireland internationals for the visit to Dublin.

7.6k

Jan 4th 2019, 12:25 PM

# Allez les Bleus

Huge demand as Leinster's Champions Cup showdown with Toulouse sells out

The RDS will be packed to the rafters on Saturday week for the pivotal Pool 1 clash.

22.0k

Jan 4th 2019, 11:48 AM