UCD Bowl
The Bowl | |
UCD Bowl Location within Dublin | |
| Address | Belfield |
|---|---|
| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°18′37″N 6°13′41″W / 53.31028°N 6.22806°W |
| Owner | University College Dublin |
| Capacity | 3,000 (1,500 seated) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Field size | 100 by 60 yards (91 by 55 m) |
| Public transit | Sydney Parade railway station Stillorgan Road / Nutley Lane bus stop |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1936 |
| Renovated | 2007 |
| Tenants | |
| University College Dublin R.F.C. (All Ireland League) University College Dublin A.F.C. (League of Ireland) 2007–present | |
The UCD Bowl, also known as the Belfield Bowl, is a rugby union and football stadium in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland. It is the home ground of University College Dublin R.F.C. in the AIB All Ireland League and League of Ireland First Division side University College Dublin A.F.C. It has also hosted training sessions for the Ireland national rugby union team and various touring international teams including the All Blacks. It was one of the venues for the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup.
With its redevelopment complete, the ground has capacity for 3,000 people, including 1,500 seats. It is located to the north of the Belfield campus beside the National hockey stadium, near the Sports Centre. There is a single stand on the southern side of the stadium with uncovered standing room at each end. 860 seats in the stand are covered.