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Bring your mates, grab a table, and enjoy the buzz of live sport at Lone Star Botany, from Super Rugby to Warriors game nights.

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Big Screen Sports at Lone Star Botany

There’s nothing quite like a big game with good company, great food, and the buzz of a packed room. At Lone Star Botany, upcoming sporting events are set to light up the big screens in-house, giving you the perfect excuse to gather your crew, settle in, and enjoy a proper dinner-and-game night.

From Super Rugby Pacific showdowns and huge All Blacks test matches to Warriors clashes, the 2026 sports calendar is stacked with reasons to head out. If you’re planning a catch-up with friends, a family meal with added excitement, or a last-minute night out, Lone Star Botany is a great place to soak up the atmosphere and watch the action unfold.

Friday and Saturday evening kickoffs are especially ideal. They land right in that sweet spot for group dining, after-work catch-ups, and relaxed weekend plans. Book ahead, arrive hungry, and make a night of it.

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Super Rugby Pacific is made for Friday and Saturday nights

Key Super Rugby Pacific matchups to watch

The biggest match of the Super Rugby season is here:

Hurricanes vs Chiefs — Saturday 20 June 2026 at 7:05pm

With the Super Rugby title on the line, expect big hits, huge moments, and an electric atmosphere from kick-off to full-time. Whether you're backing the Hurricanes, cheering on the Chiefs, or simply looking to soak up the excitement of a championship decider, this is a match best enjoyed with great food, cold drinks, and a crowd of fellow rugby fans.

If you're planning a night out with friends, family, or your rugby crew, make sure you lock in your table early for what promises to be one of the biggest sporting events of the year.

Big All Blacks nights are worth booking early!

Key international rugby windows in 2026

Keep an eye out for:

  • All Blacks test matches in July 2026 with kickoffs around 7:05pm to 7:35pm.

  • Rugby Championship matches from August to October 2026 with kickoffs around 7:05pm to 8:05pm.

  • Bledisloe Cup in October 2026, with kickoff around 7:05pm

These fixtures are made for group viewing. They suit family dinners, friend get-togethers, and those bigger social bookings where everyone wants to be part of the moment. If you know your group will want to be out for the All Blacks, it pays to get organised early and secure your table in advance.

Warriors games bring big Friday night energy.

Warriors games to mark in the diary

  • Warriors vs Cowboys — 21 June at 4:00 PM

  • Warriors vs Dolphins — 27 June at 5:00 PM