What pub is showing the rugby in Newcastle?

5 venues in Newcastle 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 Newcastle?

The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 5 show rugby week in, week out.

When are the next Rugby matches?

Next up: NRL 2026 Finals Series, Week 1 on Fri 11 Sep 2026 (time to be confirmed); NRL 2026 Finals Series, Week 2 on Fri 18 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle list as new evidence appears.

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Rugby · Newcastle, Australia

Where to Watch Rugby in Newcastle

Last updated September 6, 2026

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

5 venues
5 show it every week
5 with a linked source
4.1 average Google rating

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Upcoming Rugby matches

NRL 2026 Finals Series, Week 1 · Fri 11 Sep 2026 (time to be confirmed) · NRL Finals
Finals Week 1 runs the weekend of Sep 11-13, 2026.
NRL 2026 Finals Series, Week 2 · Fri 18 Sep 2026 (time to be confirmed) · NRL Finals
Finals Week 2 runs the weekend of Sep 18-19, 2026, the second of four sudden-death finals weeks ahead of the Oct 4 Gr...

Shows Rugby week in, week out

Commonwealth Hotel Shows Rugby frequently

Cooks Hill, Newcastle NSW 2300 · 4.4 stars (897 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per its own posts

Enjoy some wings tomorrow night while catching all the State of Origin action live and loud! 🏉🍻 Big hits, big screens and even bigger vibes don’t miss it at The Commy! 🙌🏼... source

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The Sunnyside Hotel Shows Rugby frequently

Hamilton, Newcastle · 4.1 stars (787 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per its own posts

Join us for a meal this Sunday before cheering on the Newcastle Knights Women as they take on the Dragons from 6:15pm! 💙❤️ It's also the last day of our Kids Eat FREE offer! Buy any full-priced adult main meal and... source

State of Origin Game 2 is back this Wednesday night 🏉🍻 Catch every minute LIVE & LOUD on our indoor screens while cheering NSW on for back-to-back wins 🔥 Game night specials: $6 schooners* from kick off $22 Rumps from... source

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Club Stockton Shows Rugby frequently

Stockton, Newcastle · 4.2 stars (312 reviews)

Licensed club screening every NRL round live for the 2026 season, Knights-focused.

NRL Live on the BIG Screen at Club Stockton Newcastle NSW and cheer for the Knights this 2026 season. source

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The Jeso Sports Bar (Hotel Jesmond) Shows Rugby frequently

182 Newcastle Road, corner Blue Gum Road, Jesmond, Newcastle NSW 2299 · 4.4 stars (151 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per its own posts

Happy Saturday everyone!! This weekend at the jeso: 🎶 Saturday Night - Live music from 8pm. 🏉 NRL & Live Sport all weekend long. 🍺 Sunday Special - Stone & Wood & Ginger Beer pints for schooner prices! Whether you’re... source

🍻 SUNDAYS DONE RIGHT AT THE JESO 🍻 Enjoy Stone & Wood and Ginger Beer pints for the price of a schooner while catching all the live sport across our big screens!!🍺 🏉 NRL Action: • Warriors v Cowboys - 2:00pm • Storm v... source

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Lyrique Bar Shows Rugby frequently

185 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300 · 3.5 stars (21 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per its own posts

The week's biggest sporting moments are coming to Lyrique Bar 🍻 From NRL and AFL to the Tour de France, catch all the action LIVE & LOUD on the big screens. 🚴 Wednesday | Tour de France | 9:30pm 🏉 Thursday | Eels v... source

One game. One winner. One unforgettable night. STATE OF ORIGIN III is here, and the decider is coming to Lyrique Bar live and loud from 8:05pm across the big screens. Settle into our cosy atmosphere, grab your... source

@lyriquebar Website Open in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What pub is showing the rugby in Newcastle?: 5 venues in Newcastle 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 Newcastle?: The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 5 show rugby week in, week out.
When are the next Rugby matches?: Next up: NRL 2026 Finals Series, Week 1 on Fri 11 Sep 2026 (time to be confirmed); NRL 2026 Finals Series, Week 2 on Fri 18 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle list as new evidence appears.