Croke Park to host major Leinster rugby games

New president Jarlath Burns' casting vote gives green light to Leinster Rugby matches at Croke Park. 

Leinster players, from left, Robbie Henshaw, James Lowe and Michael Ala'alatoa during a Champions Cup match. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

The GAA have agreed to make Croke Park available for a number of forthcoming Leinster rugby games as well as a pre-season soccer friendly.

Central Council were earlier today presented with details of a proposal to facilitate the province’s matches at GAA HQ and UPMC Nowlan Park due to the unavailability of the Aviva Stadium for necessary works both ahead of the Europa League final in May and later in 2024. SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh is also set to host another rugby fixture later this year.