What pub is showing the rugby in Johannesburg?

6 venues in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 3 show rugby week in, week out; 3 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg list as new evidence appears.

Rugby · Johannesburg, South Africa

Where to Watch Rugby in Johannesburg

Last updated July 25, 2026

League or union, finals or an autumn test, rugby fills a pub in a way little else does. These 6 venues in Johannesburg carry a real signal that they show the footy.

6 venues
3 show it every week
3 hosted screenings
6 with a linked source
4.4 average Google rating

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NRL 2026 Regular Season Concludes (Round 27) · Sun 6 Sep 2026 (time to be confirmed) · NRL
All 17 clubs complete Round 27 across the weekend, closing the regular season league stage ahead of the finals series.

Shows Rugby week in, week out

The Sundowner Bar and Eatery Shows Rugby frequently

12 Sundowner Plaza, 1 Apollo Rd, Sundowner, Randburg, 2188, South Africa · 4.3 stars (1,216 reviews)

Shows rugby including Springboks per its own posts

Springboks Rugby 2026 , every match live at The Sundowner Bar! 🏉🇿🇦 From 20 June to 21 Nov: big screens, cold drinks, tasty eats and electric atmosphere. Gather your crew and show your support! Link in Bio #Springboks... source

@thesundownerbarandeatery Website Open in Google Maps

Beer Box Shows Rugby frequently

186 Olifantsfontein Rd, Glen Austin AH, Midrand, 1683, South Africa · 4.6 stars (138 reviews)

Shows rugby including Springboks per its own posts

🍻 Live sport. Cold beer. Great vibes. Catch all the action this week at Beer Box Midrand: ⚽ Thursday - South Africa vs Czech Republic 🏉 Friday - Leinster vs Bulls 🏉 Saturday - Springboks vs Barbarians 📍 Glen Austin... source

@beer_box_midrand Website Open in Google Maps

The Engine Room Norwood Shows Rugby frequently

72 Grant Ave · 4.3 stars (43 reviews)

Shows rugby including Springboks per its own posts

SPRINGBOK SEASON IS HERE The Bokke are back in action and there’s no better place to catch every hit, try and victory than at the Engine Room! Join us on the BIG SCREEN for all the upcoming Springbok clashes while... source

🔥 BOKKE BACK-TO-BACK AT THE ENGINE ROOM! 🔥 Two massive Test matches, two electric weekends, one place to watch it all , The Engine Room Norwood 🏉💚💛 🇮🇪 Ireland vs South Africa 📅 Sat 22 Nov · 🕢 19:40 🐉 Wales vs South... source

@the_engine_room_norwood Open in Google Maps

Venues that hosted Rugby screenings

AURUM Restaurant Hosted Rugby screenings

Level 7, The Leonardo, 75 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa · 4.4 stars (2,048 reviews)

Promoted a Springboks screening per its own posts

🟢 BOKKE MATCH DAY IS CALLING! 🇿🇦🏉 There is nothing quite like watching the world champions take on the legendary Barbarians! Gather the squad and bring the ultimate gees to the Aurum pool deck this Saturday. We’re... source

@aurumrestaurantza Website Open in Google Maps

Nossa Casa Hosted Rugby screenings

Hendrick Pogiter &, Kwena Square, Corner Johan Rd, Little Falls, 1724, South Africa · 4.7 stars (763 reviews)

Promoted a Springboks screening per its own posts

🏉🇿🇦 MATCH DAY AT NOSSA CASA! 🇿🇦🏉 The Springboks take on the Barbarians this Saturday, and there's no better place to catch all the action than at Nossa Casa! 🍻 Ice-cold drinks 🔥 Authentic Portuguese favourites 📺 Live... source

@nossacasalittlefalls Website Open in Google Maps

Cursive Lifestyle Eatery Hosted Rugby screenings

Irene Country Club, 1 Main Rd, Irene, Pretoria, 0062, South Africa · 4.2 stars (319 reviews)

Promoted a Springboks screening per its own posts

BIG SCREEN MATCH DAY! Catch Springboks vs Barbarians live on the big screen at Irene Country Club. 📅 20 June 2026 📍 Irene Country Club 🍔 Great food | 🍻 Cold drinks | 📺 Big screen action Bring your mates, and don’t... source

@irene_cclub Website Open in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What pub is showing the rugby in Johannesburg?: 6 venues in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?: The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 3 show rugby week in, week out; 3 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg list as new evidence appears.