Where to watch the 2011 Rugby World Cup in Melbourne


Want to know where to watch the Rugby World Cup 2011 in Melbourne?

We’ve collated a list of renowned Melbourne sports pubs and links to their websites – be sure to check with them directly to confirm screenings. We’ve linked to them but give them a call to confirm any details (such as whether they’re playing all the pool games), because restaurant sites are renowned for being out of date!

Useful stuff: Download the match schedule for Outlook calendar and other email programs, and as PDFs

Fixtures & Results update (8th Oct). Make sure you’ve sorted out where you’re going to watch it, the stakes are too high to choke at this stage!

QF1: Sat 8th Oct, 4pm – Ireland v Wales
QF2: Sat 8th Oct, 6.30pm – England v France
QF3: Sun 9th Oct, 4pm – South Africa v Australia
QF4: Sun 9th Oct, 6.30pm – New Zealand v Agentina
SF1: Sat 15th Oct, 7pm – Wales v France
SF2: Sun 16th Oct, 7pm – Winner QF3 v Winner QF4
F: Sun 23rd Oct, 7pm – Winner SF1 v Winner SF2

VENUE DIRECTORY

Central City

Fitzroy

Hawthorn

Northcote

North Carlton

  • Great Northern Hotel
    644 Rathdowne Street, North Carlton
    Website: www.gnh.net.au

Port Melbourne

Prahran

Richmond

South Melbourne

  • Maori Chief Hotel
    117 Moray Street, Corner of Moray and York Streets
    South Melbourne, VIC, 3205
    Website: www.maorichief.com.au

St Kilda

Williamstown

Windsor

  • The Union Hotel
    90 Chapel Street, Windsor
    Website: Listing here

Your comment and leads much appreciated, thanks!

29 Responses to Where to watch the 2011 Rugby World Cup in Melbourne

  1. Michael Sullivan says:
    August 4, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    What about the College Lawn in Prahran?

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  2. brett says:
    August 26, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    The Elephant and Wheelbarrow in St Kilda shows all rugby internationals. Good spot though expect to see a few black jerseys in there!

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  3. michael strong says:
    August 28, 2011 at 1:24 am

    thanks guys, this is very much appreciated. last time i was in your city the super final was on and i could not find any place that was showing the game.
    rgds

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  4. Paul Hudson says:
    September 5, 2011 at 12:08 am

    The “Steam Packet Hotel” in Williamstown is showing all games.

    Also the “Maori Chief Hotel” in South Melbourne is showing games.

    Reply
  5. Rachel says:
    September 6, 2011 at 12:28 am

    What about Northcote or North Fitzroy?? Anyone?

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  6. Hayden Raysmith says:
    September 8, 2011 at 3:34 am

    Thanks, much appreciated by those of us in Willy. We usually go into the Charles Dickens Tavern on Collins, which I notice is not listed.

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  7. Alex Hogg says:
    September 8, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    What about the Richmond Town Hall Hotel in Richmond??

    This is awesome guys, thanks!!

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  8. Megan says:
    September 8, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    the great northerner in north carlton is showing it too

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  9. Mike says:
    September 10, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    The website for Bridie O’Reilly’s in Little Collins St suggests it will:
    http://ltcollinsst.bridieoreillys.com.au/whats-on/entertainment

    Many thanks for this list. Incredible how hard it is to find a half-decent venue in a “SuperRugby” city. Does anyone know of any in the western suburbs, apart from the very excellent Steam Packet in Willy?

    Reply

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  11. James says:
    September 14, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    Anything for the eastern suburbs? Far east, Dandenong foothills. My googling efforts have not come up with much so far.

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  12. Vicky says:
    September 22, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    The Celtic Club on corner of Latrobe and Queen Sts in the city is showing the Ireland pool matches plus the final stages. The Oxford Scholar across from RMIT on Swanston St is showing all matches.

    Thanks for the tips! Very handy

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  13. Vicky says:
    September 22, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    Oops! just noticed you’ve already listed the Oxford Scholar. Sorry!

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  14. Kevin Seerup says:
    October 13, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    Where is a good hotel to watch the games in the southern bayside suburbs? Mordialloc, etc.

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  15. Ben says:
    October 14, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    I think that Pint on Punt, Windsor will also be showing it.

    Reply
  16. janet strachan says:
    October 14, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Where will the Welsh supporters be gathering tomorrow evening (Sat 15 Oct)?

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  17. Pip says:
    October 15, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    How about Pumphouse hotel in Fitzroy, Nicolson Street?? don’t know if they are but they show FOX sports.

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  18. Pip says:
    October 15, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    also.. is the Royal Derby, Fitzroy showing it? must be more than just the Rose Hotel in Fitzroy showing it??

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  19. Tom says:
    October 18, 2011 at 10:01 am

    How about Melbourne Public – south wharf promenade 11 dukes walk – great new pub on the water!

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