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Rugby · Christchurch, New Zealand

Where to Watch Rugby in Christchurch

Last updated August 16, 2026

League or union, finals or an autumn test, rugby fills a pub in a way little else does. These 5 venues in Christchurch carry a real signal that they show the footy.

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Venues that hosted Rugby screenings

The Bog Irish Bar & Restaurant

The Bog Irish Bar & Restaurant Hosted Rugby screenings

50 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013 · 4.4 stars (1,724 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

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Pegasus Arms

Pegasus Arms Hosted Rugby screenings

14 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central · 4.4 stars (1,087 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

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The Halswell Bar

The Halswell Bar Hosted Rugby screenings

344 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025 · 4.1 stars (527 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

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The Loft Bar

The Loft Bar Hosted Rugby screenings

Level 1, Riverside Market, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch · 4.7 stars (360 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

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Texas Grill Christchurch

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

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Frequently asked questions

What pub is showing the rugby in Christchurch?
5 venues in Christchurch have a real, checkable signal that they show rugby: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.
Where can I watch the big rugby matches in Christchurch?
The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 5 hosted a one-off screening we could verify.
When are the next Rugby matches?
Next up: NRL 2026 Regular Season Concludes (Round 27) on Sun 6 Sep 2026 (time to be confirmed). Some venues follow one code and some show both, so the sections below separate the club and fan-group locals from the pubs that simply have it on every week.
How is this Rugby list for Christchurch put together?
It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Christchurch list as new evidence appears.