Best rugby union grounds for food

The rugby community is known for its love of food and drink, and many of the best rugby union grounds around the world have exceptional food offerings. Here are some of the best rugby union grounds for food:

Twickenham Stadium, London

Twickenham is the home of English rugby and is one of the most famous rugby union grounds in the world. The stadium has a capacity of 82,000 and is famous for its lively atmosphere with some of the biggest games in world rugby taking place there. There are a wide range of options, including a carvery, a burger bar, and a fish and chip stand. There are also plenty of bars and pubs in the area surrounding the stadium, offering an exceptional range of food and drink options.

Principality Stadium, Cardiff

The Principality Stadium in Cardiff Millenium - PA

The Principality Stadium is the home of Welsh rugby and is located in the heart of Cardiff. The stadium has a capacity of 74,500 and is famous for its 'cauldron' atmosphere on match days.  It has a number of food outlets, including a traditional Welsh food stand, a burger bar, and a fish and chip stand. Situated in the centre of Cardiff, there are plenty of bars and restaurants in the area, providing all you can eat or drink before or after the game. For those staying late after the game...take a journey down to 'chip alley'.

Ellis Park, Johannesburg

South African fans created a cauldron at Ellis Park but it wasn't enough to register a victory (Photo by Sydney Seshibed/Getty Images)

Ellis Park is one of the most famous rugby union grounds in South Africa and is the home of the Golden Lions rugby team. Ellis Park has a capacity of 62,000 and the food options at  are exceptional, with a wide range of options including a traditional South African braai stand, a burger bar, and a pizza stand.

Eden Park, Auckland

Eden Park is the home of New Zealand rugby and is located in the heart of Auckland. The stadium has a capacity of 50,000 and, the food offerings at Eden Park are diverse and cater to all tastes. The stadium has a number of food outlets, including a traditional New Zealand food stand, a burger bar, and a sushi stand. There are also plenty of bars and restaurants in the centre of Auckland which are perfect for those looking to experience the nightlife after a match.

Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Junior Paulo of the Eels celebrates with team mate Reagan Campbell-Gillard after scoring a try during the round one NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium, on March 12, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Suncorp Stadium is the home of Queensland rugby and is located in the heart of Brisbane. The stadium has a capacity of 52,500 with plenty of food outlets, including a traditional Australian food stand, a burger bar, and a pizza stand.

Whether you are a rugby fan or not, these stadiums are worth a visit for the food alone. So why not head down to one of these stadiums on a match day and experience the atmosphere and the food for yourself?!