Where To Watch Rugby This Season

Rugby fans, rejoice! The Six Nations has kicked off and Super Rugby is in pre-season, and the only thing better than settling in to watch a game and heckle your mates is doing so with a drink in hand. Luckily for BB+ members, plenty of our favourite rugby-ready bars and pubs also offer a generous BB+ discount, so you can dine and drink for less as you barrack for your boys.

So if you’re wondering where to watch the Six Nations and Super Rugby in Abu Dhabi, look no further. The annual line up of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales are in fine form, with defending champs Ireland ready to see if they can clinch a back-to-back victory, while NZ, Australia, Moana Pasifika and Argentina hit the southern hemisphere competition hard!

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OFFSIDE

JUMEIRAH SAADIYAT ISLAND

20% off the total bill with BB+

Offside guarantees a peak experience for sports watching, and this premier rugby season is no different. Catch all the matches on the big screen and enjoy some of their fabulous promotions. Offside is perfect for anyone who wants to take time out from a working afternoon or catch up with all the friends on a weekday evening - it's comfortable, the food is excellent and the staff always keen to please.

Open: 12PM - 2AM every day

Booking: 02 811 4342

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THE SPORTSMAN’S ARMS

ZAYED SPORTS CITY

25% off the total bill with BB+

The home of Abu Dhabi Harlequins rugby club, The Sportsmans is a great place to watch the match!

Make the most of NINE screens at this family-friendly gastropub, ensuring you won’t miss any of the action! With a daily happy hour, weekend brunch and Sunday roast, you won’t be short of a tasty meal and a beverage (or two) as you cheer on your team.

Another feather in their cap? The Sportsman’s Arms is dog-friendly, so you can take your four-legged rugby enthusiast along for a ‘walk’.

Open: daily | 8AM-12AM

Contact: 024471066

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COOPER’S

PARK ROTANA

20% off Coopers Saturday Brunch with BB+

20% off the total bill with BB+

With no shortage of parties, events and promos, Cooper’s makes for a good destination if you want to see the rugby up on the screens along with some other action to keep you busy! Check our their Saturday Brunch, regular live music, Sunday roast and daily drinks deals, or kick back on the terrace for a relaxed afternoon.

Open: Saturday-Wednesday 12PM-2AM | Thursday-Friday 12PM-3AM

Contact: 02 657 3333

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LOCA

THE GALLERIA

Want a convenient spot to watch the Six Nations? It’s hard to pass up Loca: whether you’re a Reem Islander looking to watch somewhere close to home, you’ve been out for some shopping at the Galleria or just fancy some really good Mexican food with a side of rugby, this one solves all your problems!

Watch the games live, and who says you can’t enjoy a margarita while you do so? Not us!

Open: daily | 12PM-2AM

Contact: +971 54 995 9319

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HAMILTON’S GASTROPUB

SAADIYAT ROTANA

20% off the bill with BB+

Hearty pub grub is up for grabs at Hamilton’s Gastropub, and it’s a winner if you want to get amongst the action on Saadiyat, with games broadcast across their big screens throughout the tournament.

A menu of British and American dishes sit alongside a good range of drinks, and we especially like this one for their terrace: perfect for soaking up the sunshine while you still can!

Open: Monday-Friday 4PM-2AM | weekends 11AM-2AM

Contact: 02 697 0125

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MCGETTIGAN’S

DUSIT THANI

20% off the total bill with BB+

Defending champions from 2023, Ireland are ready to see if they can claim the Six Nations title again in 2024 and what better place to cheer them on than an Irish pub? Getting right into the thick of things, you can enjoy daily drinks deals and a lively atmosphere - even more so if you are supporting the opposing team!

Open: Monday-Thursday 3PM-2AM | weekends 12PM-3AM

Contact: 02 698 8137

PORTER’S ENGLISH PUB

GRAND MILLENNIUM AL WAHDA

20% off the total bill with BB+

Porters - with their English pub-grub and central downtown location - are a go-to destination for the Six Nations matches. With plenty of offers on the go, and free drink to anyone who guesses the final score, there will be even more friendly rivalry riding on each game.

Open: daily | 12PM-3AM

Contact: 02 495 3936

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PJ O’REILLY’S

LE ROYAL MERIDIEN

2 for 1 on PJ's Picnic brunch soft package with BB+

20% off the total bill with BB+

Pull up a pew, poolside, and enjoy the rugby with a picturesque backdrop. With plenty of space and a fun Saturday brunch - that you can score 2 for 1 on soft package with BB+ - this is an easy choice if you fancy making a proper day AND night of it. Round up the crew, throw on your team colours and head in for plenty of pints as teams clash each weekend.

Open: daily | 12PM-1AM

Contact: 800 101 101

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