Where to watch rugby Internationals in Houston

Here is my newsletter I have just sent out.

It has all the details.

Hi All,

November Internationals are upon us.

Lotsa info on my blog;

http://allblacks-rugby.blogspot.com/

Viewing info

Big Johns on Wilcrest just south of Harwin is showing everything they can for free.

BJs for those with GPS is: 6150 Wilcrest Drive Houston, TX 77072

Premium Sports is charging the bar, but BJs will not charge you.

Trevor, the new owner has said he will absorb the cost this weekend.

I think he is trying to gauge the response and enthusiasm for watching rugby, because there were no guarantees for next weekend.

I checked with Richmond Arms during the week and apart from getting the usual "up yours, I'm too busy to talk" attitude, I was able to find out that they update schedules on website on Wednesdays. As of now there is no mention of rugby on their website...just many soccer games. The woman at Richmond Arms also said, with what seemed like pride, that the Arms will no longer do any pay per view. If you know of another pub in Houston showing the games please email or call. Its only fair we support as many as possible.

But once again Big Johns has come through, if only for a while.

Tomorrow, Saturday, has games running at same time.

Premium sports runs over internet so they can only show one game at a time.

At 8.30am we have England vs Fiji AND Wales vs Argentina.

The owner has elected to show England vs Fiji simply because there might be more England supporters.

This is a shame as Wales vs Argentina should be a far better game.

BJs is installing a new WiFi system so it may yet be possible to show both games without picture degradation, but I won't be able to email again to keep you updated.

So, heres the games line up at BJs for this weekend

England v Fiji, Twickenham, 08.30,
Wales vs Argentina on tape delay. Game actually ran at same time as England game, but I am assured it can be recorded for replay.
Ireland v South Africa, Aviva Stadium, 11.30
France v Australia, Stade de France, 13.45

Sunday

Scotland vs New Zealand 08.30am

If you have Universal Sports on Direct TV or Dish you can watch USA play Russia in 30 mins.

Or, if you're like me and only have Comcast then watch from the selection of broadcasters at wiziwig dot tv and/or vipboxsports dot eu

Please email and call your friends to let them know Big Johns is making a great effort to get us rugby.

I wouldn't bank on BJs going the extra mile again for the rugby community if there is no support.

Remember, 6 Nations costs the bars a fortune each year, so if you want BJs to make the investment then please support or they may go the same way as Richmond Arms and Bull and Bear. Soccer will rule.

Kinda depressing thought.

Regards Pete

Decorative artists.

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Founder www.katyrugbyclub.com
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