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Where to Watch Rugby in Christchurch

Last updated September 25, 2026

League or union, finals or an autumn test, rugby fills a pub in a way little else does. These 8 venues in Christchurch carry a real signal that they show the footy.

• 8 venues
• 2 show it every week
• 6 hosted screenings
• 8 with a linked source
• 4.5 average Google rating

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Shows Rugby week in, week out

Tai Tapu Hotel Restaurant, Bar & Function Venue Shows Rugby frequently

780 Old Tai Tapu Road, Tai Tapu 7672, New Zealand · 4.4 stars (1,200 reviews)

Shows two live NPC games every Sunday alongside its Sunday roast, per its own post.

Sundays are for roasts & rugby! 🏉 Our $30 Sunday roast is beef with horseradish sauce, plus we've got deals on big bottles all day. Catch 2 live NPC games kicking off from 2:05pm. See you at the Tap! source

@taitapuhotelWebsiteOpen in Google Maps

The Bridge Restaurant & Bar Shows Rugby frequently

579 Springs Road, Prebbleton, Christchurch 7604, New Zealand · 4.5 stars (146 reviews)

The Bridge Restaurant & Bar shows the NPC provincial rugby on Saturdays.

Make a day of it, grab your mates and settle in for a big day of NPC action LIVE with us! source

@thebridgeprebbletonWebsiteOpen in Google Maps

Venues that hosted Rugby screenings

The Bog Irish Bar & Restaurant Hosted Rugby screenings

50 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013 · 4.4 stars (1,738 reviews)

Promoted a rugby screening per its own posts

Sláinte to a Saturday well spent! 🍀 Catch the Super Rugby final live and loud on the big screen at 7:05pm, followed by Corner Sounds at 11pm... source

@thebogchchWebsiteOpen in Google Maps

Fox & Ferret The Palms Hosted Rugby screenings

Marshland Road, Shirley, Christchurch · 4.3 stars (1,614 reviews)

The Fox & Ferret opens early for the final All Blacks v Springboks test.

All Blacks v Springboks. The final test. The biggest showdown of the series. Sunday, September 13 sees the All Blacks go head-to-head with the Springboks, with a 9am kick-off at the Fox & Ferret. source

@foxandferretnzWebsiteOpen in Google Maps

Pegasus Arms Hosted Rugby screenings

14 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central · 4.4 stars (1,095 reviews)

Promoted a rugby screening per its own posts

This ANZAC weekend get on down to the Pegasus Arms Friday, Saturday, Sunday for a full weekend of SuperRugby! Showing on all TV's! Great Food and Great Beer! #superrugby #localpub #rugby #pints #christchurchnz... source

@pegasus.armschchWebsiteOpen in Google Maps

The Halswell Bar Hosted Rugby screenings

344 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025 · 4.1 stars (538 reviews)

Promoted a rugby screening per its own posts

🏉 STATE OF ORIGIN 🏉 Who will you be backing? 🔥 QLD Maroons or NSW Blues? Catch every LIVE & LOUD at The Halswell. Book your table now! source

@thehalswellWebsiteOpen in Google Maps

The Loft Bar Hosted Rugby screenings

Level 1, Riverside Market, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch · 4.7 stars (393 reviews)

Promoted a rugby screening per its own posts

The Wahs are playing the Cowboys in the 03 and you've got three choices and they all end at The Loft Bar. 🏉 Pre-game with us. Book a table, line the stomach with our unforgettable food, get loud before kickoff. 5... source

@theloftbarnzWebsiteOpen in Google Maps

Texas Grill Christchurch Hosted Rugby screenings

5/120 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · 4.8 stars (345 reviews)

Promoted a rugby screening per its own posts

See you this Saturday🔥 Catch the Crusaders vs Blues game with us at Texas Bar & Grill. Enjoy great food and drinks before and after the match. We’re open all day on game day, so drop in whenever it suits you. source

@texasgrillnz_WebsiteOpen in Google Maps

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