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With the Rugby World Cup currently taking place across France and recent news of Exeter’s Sandy Park being chosen as a host city for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, it’s never been a better time to show your rugby support.
Culminating in Paris on Saturday 28 October, where the World Champions will be crowned, there’s plenty of time to get involved. Find out where you can watch the action in Exeter along with our pick of the home nation fixtures.
The Turk's Head
With food served until late and plenty of beer on tap, including the aptly named “Motherrucker”, The Turk’s Head is showing all the games live across their five screens.
The Old Firehouse
Popular with students and locals alike, The Old Firehouse offers a buzzy atmosphere, along with a great range of drinks and fantastic food. If you've built up an appetite from all the rugby action then tuck into their hearty 14” square pizzas - it's a real crowd pleaser.
The Dugout Bar
If you’re a sports fan then this is the place to be. Kick back and relax with some proper tasty food and drink from The Dugout Bar which is part of the newly opened Hotel Indigo overlooking Exeter Cathedral.
The Lamb Inn
A 16th century former posting house packed with character, The Lamb Inn offers a warm welcome for everyone. Enjoy the rugby on their big screen and when final whistle blows take in the lovely beer garden or even the open fires if the cold starts to bite.
Brewdog
Rugby, beer and a burger – it’s the perfect line-up. Conveniently located in the heart of the city in the Guildhall Shopping Centre, Brewdog are showing all the home nations matches so you can raise a glass to your team.
Allstars Sports Bar
Just as the name suggests, you’ll be able to watch all of England’s rugby matches at the All Stars Sports Bar. In between the action, and to maybe calm the nerves, shoot a game of pool or snooker.
The City Gate
Catch all the action in the City Gate, a charming pub found in the heart of Exeter. You could even convert your visit to an overnight stay in one of their 20 beautiful bedrooms.
Double Locks
Cheers will be echoing out from the unique stretch tent at Double Locks. Book your spot now and don’t miss out on sampling their rugby inspired drinks ‘Red Rose’ and ‘Grubber’.
Saturday 16 September
Wales v Portugal – 4:45pm
Ireland v Tonga – 8pm
Sunday 17 September
England v Japan – 8pm
Saturday 23 September
England v Chile – 4:45pm
Ireland v South Africa- 8pm
Sunday 24 September
Scotland v Tonga – 4:45pm
Wales v Australia – 8pm
Saturday 30 September
Scotland v Romania – 8pm
Saturday 7 October
Wales v Georgia – 2pm
England v Samoa – 4.45pm
Ireland v Scotland – 8pm
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Located in the heart of the city centre is one of the region's oldest pubs and a favourite watering hole of Charles Dickens - or so we believe. Recently restored to its former glory, The Turks Head is back with a bang and ready to showcase its 700+ year history.
Widely acknowledged to be one of Exeter’s best ale and cider pubs, The Old Firehouse is very popular with students and locals alike and offers a buzzy atmosphere along with a great range of food and drink at reasonable prices. Serving the famous square pizzas, large enough to share or enjoy the challenge as well as a fantastic Sunday Roast, with vegan and vegetarian options, there’s so much choice that no-one goes hungry!
The Dugout is an upscale sports bar in the heart of Exeter and will be the place to kick back and watch the biggest sporting events from around the globe. Boasting a massive ultra-HD screening wall for an amazing cinematic experience, there’s a perfect view from every table and we’ll be showing sport all day every day. The food and drink at The Dugout is also an epic event that never fails to hit the spot.
A real country pub with great food, open fires, beautiful gardens & large rooms that would put some 5* hotels to shame; at affordable rates.
Sandy Park, Exeter's award-winning Conference and Banqueting Centre and home to Devon's Premiership rugby team, the Exeter Chiefs.
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