The Six Nations kicks off on Saturday February 6, with a packed fixtures calendar promising plenty of heart-pumping action over the coming weeks.
Rugby fans around the world and right here in Abu Dhabi will be excited to see their countrymen take to the field to duke it out for top honours.
For those not up on their rugby, the Six Nations is an international tournament contested by England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales.
The annual tournament is held across five weeks with the winner lifting the Championship Trophy. If a team wins every one of their matches it’s known as a Grand Slam.
There are also awards and cups up for grabs for the winners in certain matches with rivalries high between various nations.
Still with us?
Here’s where you can catch the action on screens in Abu Dhabi this year.
Blu Sky Lounge and Grill
Every match will be shown at this inviting sports bar, with plenty to enjoy off the pitch and away from the TV screens too (although we’re sure you’ll hardly take your eyes off it). At half time, before and after the match tuck into Irish hops for Dhs30, with pints of hops marked up at Dhs24 all day long. Challenge accepted.
Sun-Thu 3pm-3am, Fri-Sat noon-3am. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Mina Street (02 818 4888).
Cooper’s Bar and Restaurant
Abu Dhabi favourite Cooper’s has all the action live on screen as the rugby comes to the forefront. With screens strategically placed left, right and centre punters can catch every match while enjoying happy hour drinks that start from Dhs24.
Sat-Wed noon-2.30am, Thu-Fri noon-3.30am. Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park area (02 657 3325).
McGettigan’s
It may be new but this popular Irish bar is getting in on the rugby action and fans will be made to feel very welcome even if they’re not following the Irish on the field. Perfect for match time on Friday, enjoy top drink deals including five house drinks for Dhs100 or the daily happy hour from 3pm to 8pm where guests can savour a 30 percent discount on select beverages.
Sat-Wed noon-2am, Thu-Fri noon-3am. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street, mcgettigans.com/auh-dusit-thani/whats-on-auh-dusit-thani (02 698 8137).
NRG Sports Café
Located at the heart of Le Méridien Village, NRG Sports Café has indoor and outdoor seating where you can settle in and cheer on your country. You’ll also be able to get your hands on happy hour drinks each day until 8pm and snaffle up a food platter of bar bites with two pints for Dhs120.
Daily 4pm-2.30am. Le Méridien Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 697 4382).
PJ O’Reilly’s
What, another Irish bar? Yes, absolutely, but you don’t have to scream for the Emerald Isle to enjoy the action here. Popular downtown bar PJ’s will have all the action showing live and there are a few deals to enjoy too including drinks from Dhs27 from noon to 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Sun-Wed noon-2am, Thu noon-3am, Fri 9am-3am, Sat 9am-2am. Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi (02 695 0515).
Stars N Bars
It’s all American at this popular bar and restaurant but you can still catch all the rugby action here while admiring the scenic views over Yas Marina, if you take your eyes away from the screens. Plus, from Saturday to Thursday from noon to 8pm, lap up happy hour drinks that start from Dhs20.
Sat-Wed noon-1am, Thu-Fri noon-3am, Sat noon-2am. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101).
The Sportsman’s Arms
We love a good sports bar and this one could not get more sporty since its located at the heart of a massive tennis complex. Up on screen you’ll also get to see all the action as the Six Natiosn gets underway for 2021. Looking for a deal? On Saturdays and Sunday from noon to midnight you can take advantage of happy hour deals with drinks from Dhs22. Perfect.
Daily 8am-2am. Zayed Sports City (02 447 1066).
