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Rugby · Wollongong, Australia

Where to Watch Rugby in Wollongong

Last updated September 11, 2026

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

Upcoming Rugby matches

Shows Rugby week in, week out

Legends Sports Bar (The Builders Club)

Legends Sports Bar (The Builders Club) Shows Rugby frequently

61 Church Street, Wollongong NSW 2500 · 4.2 stars (1,635 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per Google reviews

The large screen is sensational for watching that critical sports match (we went there for the Las Vegas rugby league). (Google review)

The Shellharbour Club

The Shellharbour Club Shows Rugby frequently

Cnr Wattle & Shellharbour Roads, Shellharbour NSW 2529 · 3.7 stars (1,384 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per Google reviews

I rang early afternoon today to enquire if they have Rugby Union showing on their screen today. The lovely young woman said yes we have Stan & you can watch it in The Sports Bar & ask the staff at the bar & they will... (Google review)

WB Sports Bar (Dapto Leagues Club)

WB Sports Bar (Dapto Leagues Club) Shows Rugby frequently

Corner Bong Bong & Station Roads, Dapto NSW 2530 · 4.1 stars (1,328 reviews)

Dapto Leagues Club's 17-screen sports bar broadcasting NRL among its regular live...

NRL, AFL, A-League, Cricket and other Australian sports. NBA, NFL, NHL and College Football live from the USA. Premier League Soccer from the UK. You can see it in the WB Sports Bar. source

Figtree Hotel

Figtree Hotel Shows Rugby frequently

47 Princes Hwy, Figtree NSW 2525, Australia · 4.1 stars (936 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per its own posts

Game III - 8th July. It's all on the line and The Figgy is ready for the final State of Origin showdown, live and loud on the big screens 🏉 🍺 Grab any 2 VB products and score a scratchie for your chance to win a... source

Lakeview Hotel Motel

Lakeview Hotel Motel Shows Rugby frequently

4 Government Rd, Oak Flats NSW 2529, Australia · 4.1 stars (657 reviews)

Shows rugby regularly per its own website

💙 STATE OF ORIGIN at Lakeview 💙 Game Days: May 27 | June 17 | July 8 How to Win: 🎱 STEEDEN BALL Scratch & reveal your chance to win! Buy a VB jug or 2 x VB = 1 scratch card (Limited balls per game) 👕 Win an Origin... source

Venues that hosted Rugby screenings

Club Thirroul

Club Thirroul Hosted Rugby screenings

2B Station St, Thirroul NSW 2515, Australia · 4.2 stars (170 reviews)

A Google reviewer describes watching rugby at Club Thirroul.

I joined my husband watching the NRL on a busy Saturday night. (Google review)

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Frequently asked questions

What pub is showing the rugby in Wollongong?
6 venues in Wollongong 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 Wollongong?
The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 5 show rugby week in, week out; 1 hosted a one-off screening we could verify.
When are the next Rugby matches?
Next up: NRL 2026 Finals Series, Week 1 on Fri 11 Sep 2026, 09:50 UTC; NRL 2026 Finals Series, Week 2 on Fri 18 Sep 2026 (time to be confirmed); NRL 2026 Finals Series, Week 3 (Preliminary Finals) on Fri 25 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 Wollongong 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 Wollongong list as new evidence appears.