Rugby
The name "Old Stand" gives us a clue to its closest sporting identity - the game of rugby; in fact the name was derived from a now demolished rugby stand at Lansdowne Road.
Year after year the premises is a shrine to rugby enthusiasts, before and after internationals at Lansdowne Road. Equally, it is frequented by most rugby clubs throughout the rugby season and you will regularly see the various cups and trophies of the season paraded in the bar.
It is also a very popular rendezvous for racing enthusiasts and its most famous barman of 40 years service, the late Louis Dignam, was a true lover of the Gaelic Games and regularly hosted the Sam Maguire Cup in the premises.
Rugby Links:
www.irishrugby.ie
European Rugby Cup (Heineken Cup) http://www.ercrugby.com