Rugby 2004

 PlayStation 2
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 65 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 65
  3. Negative: 20 out of 65
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  1. DavidO.
    Sep 30, 2003
    9
    Cause it is so realistic.
  2. JamieD.
    May 2, 2004
    9
    Absolutely fantastic if you were a true rugby fan you wouldnt be bitchen and moanin bout b thankful they brought it out.
  3. ZachForce
    Oct 13, 2003
    10
    This game is truly spectacular utterly amazing! rugby fans will love it i promise. the people that rate this bad have something wrong with them its probably cos you suck at it 10/10! buy it now i highly reccomend ea rocks!
  4. JimS.
    Nov 30, 2003
    10
    A solid game despite some criticsm, a must for any rugby fun. Well Done England! World Champions!!!
  5. PhillipS.
    Sep 29, 2003
    9
    This is the greatest rugby game available... If your are a rugby fan, this game will give you the accuracy with neat ball handleing, and a easy to pick up passing system, but if you aren't a rugby fan, this game will go a long way to making you one!
  6. AtaarM.
    Oct 10, 2003
    8
    Love those crunchin tackles the real rugby players will like this, as a game it has faults but makes up for it with atmosphere.
  7. JoelG.
    Oct 18, 2003
    10
    It is the best sport game ever.
  8. JonoN.
    Dec 5, 2003
    9
    It nice but wrecks your eye's.
  9. LiamW.
    Oct 29, 2003
    9
    This is a fab game! The only problem with it is that the players dont look anything like the real ones!But overall this games has super and realistic gameplay.
  10. NathanS.
    Sep 13, 2003
    10
    F*#k'n Mad.
  11. TomF.
    Sep 17, 2003
    10
    It has great Gameplay and deserves every mark 10/10!
  12. LouisS.
    Sep 21, 2003
    10
    Brilliant game for rugby fans truly one of the best games to hit the stores this year.
  13. EricS.
    Sep 20, 2003
    10
    Awesome game,Too bad rococoko's a reserve.
  14. TomM.
    Sep 25, 2003
    9
    Only had it for a few days, but I have to say it's a great game. It has a different style to Lomu rugby and 2001, but far superior (apart from a few minor bugs).
  15. JohnK.
    Sep 28, 2003
    10
    Hey to you f...ing nerds who doesn't play rugby, i give you all a big f.. you for giving this game a low rank. Real rugby players like me have been waiting for so f...ing long for a rugby game, so go f... yourself and play your pokemons and your tennis master series or some other crap.
  16. Maximus
    Jun 11, 2005
    10
    It is such a good game, i could'nt stop playing.
  17. NickL.
    Oct 11, 2003
    10
    This is a great game to play, the graphics complete the game.
  18. [Anonymous]
    Aug 21, 2003
    10
    Got my hands on an early release..... Damn MINDBLOWING !!!!
  19. BillyD.
    Sep 25, 2003
    9
    This game is brilliant, the only problem is the offsides, but if you take them off it opens the game right up. also defending is quite hard to get used to. but otherwise this game is pretty darn good.
  20. wReK
    Sep 27, 2003
    9
    WTF if u f.....s dont like this game then u dont play rugby, this game is the shiznit once u get the hang of it and the amount of players makes up for lack of detail in graphics. f....n think madden was the sh.t over night ffs get a clue noobies.
  21. Willo
    Jan 21, 2004
    9
    I love this game. While the graphics need some work, the gameplay is awesome. Little things like the scrums and the lineouts show a true understanding of the game.
  22. GriffinM.
    Jan 28, 2005
    10
    This is the greatest game in existence! The huge hits! and very realistic commentators make it the best game on my list.
  23. NeilF.
    Nov 13, 2003
    10
    Rugby Rocks!

Awards & Rankings

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#33 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. BBC Sport
    65
    Passing between players is slow and cumbersome, kick-offs are genuinely ugly, rucks are something of a lottery and to top it all off the game is far too easy.
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  2. Operation Sports
    52
    If you're looking for a PS2 rugby game, I'd recommend the original EA title. It must be cheaper by now, and has better gameplay. If you need a PS2 rugby game with updated rosters, there are some upcoming titles you could wait for.
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  3. Gamestyle
    60
    A decent translation with much to enjoy (primarily the sport itself); as a videogame, despite its problems - but hampered with the ruck to individual control flaw - the game seems more unfair, and less sporting.
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