User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 35
  2. Negative: 3 out of 35
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  1. EmilevanZ.
    Aug 12, 2002
    3
    Its a cool game but it would be alot better if it had the super 12 and other leagues because you can play many more teams than international.
  2. JoeJ.
    Feb 11, 2003
    3
    Its just crab, this game is so suck and its just suck so much that I wonder why would it come out!

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#32 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#58 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    70
    Once you’ve mastered the somewhat quirky camera zooms and the rules of the sport, EA’s Rugby becomes an enjoyable experience. [Sept 2001, p.145]
  2. The game play is very solid. The game is very fluid as you make a string of passes to the left and right to get over the try line for a "try". The kicking game is also very well done...If you are not knowledgeable about Rugby, do not buy this game!!!
  3. 73
    The strategy gets quite deep, and the team play is totally engaging once you get the hand of it.