Where to watch sport on the big screen in New Zealand

"Word on the street is that this is the only place in Auckland to watch the 2014 World Cup Football matches. All of the big games are live and loud on 10 massive screens and there’s always that quintessential Kiwi accompaniment to a cold beer - a bowl of crispy fries. This where the die-hard sports fans of Auckland go wild. Make sure you wear your colours so you can team up with other fellow supporters."

"Whenever my sports-mad friends want to meet up for a beer, a bite and their fix of the All Blacks, they come here. I love the fact that there is a covers band that plays on the nights of the big games because it makes for a festive atmosphere. Nothing brings Kiwis together like a good rollicking rugby game and this is the place to experience it in all its glory."

"North of the bridge lies this spacious, light-filled venue that teams rugby matches on the big screen with yummy pub food. I tried the lamb pizza when I visited and it was a succulent, tasty treat. Cheap meals on Mondays are a draw card too and, in the summer, they retract the roof for an open-air experience. What I'm really excited for though is the that they're showing the All Blacks early morning Rugby World Cup games this year. I'll definitely be down here with a hot coffee in hand and my All Blacks jersey on come game time!"

"Live out South and can’t be bothered to travel into town to watch a Rugby World Cup game? This Mt Wellington establishment is a classic New Zealand pub - a nod to the watering holes of yesteryear. Plus they will be serving up delicious breakfast and drinks with this years early World Cup All Blacks Matches - I'll definitely be up first thing in the coming months to watch the All Blacks make history all over again!"

"For a more refined big-screen-sports experience, it’s worth a visit to this beer-lovers paradise. The spacious and comfortable surrounds of this gastropub make it a good, cosy place to rug in when the weather is rough but the game is red-hot. As an award-winning brewery, there’s a wide selection of unusual brews. On tap now is the Auckland Indian Pale Ale and I’ll always ask them to pull one of these for me."