Rugby

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
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  1. JasonC.
    Mar 5, 2002
    9
    I am a big Fan of Rugby. From Jono Rugby, on PS1. I went and bought a PS2 to play Rugby 2002. This game needs to be practiced and played by two players, to really enjoy the most out of it. The detail and play ability is excellent, and I would recommend this game to any person loving a good contest between two People.
  2. EllieS.
    Apr 2, 2002
    8
    It's ok.
  3. StuM.
    Mar 23, 2003
    10
    Exellent. if u love rugby. best game out!!!!!!! WICKED!!!
  4. JOEJ.
    Aug 21, 2003
    10
    Union is great.
  5. AndrewH.
    Nov 3, 2001
    9
    This game is brilliant for any rugby fan. It has it all - the excitement and the reality of the major game. Just play it to find out how good it is!!
  6. HarryK.
    Jan 15, 2002
    10
    It is hella cool...australia r the best.
  7. EddB.
    Jan 23, 2002
    10
    Brilliant. Simply Brilliant.
  8. RichardH.
    Dec 18, 2001
    10
    this game is a great. It is fun to play with many different tournaments. I recommend this to everyone
  9. MattJ.
    Nov 25, 2002
    10
    Ohhhh yeah.
  10. JamesH.
    Jan 24, 2002
    8
    Great for any rugby fan, league or union. NEEDS MORE COMPETIONS & SPECIAL MATCHES eg Lions, barbarianas, super 12. But still one great game!!
  11. Justin
    Mar 9, 2002
    10
    Rugby is a lot better than Football, less stoppage of play and no wimpy pads to protect girly-boys who complain about their salaries.
  12. M.P.
    Jul 15, 2002
    8
    Good Game but needs super 12 as well. NRL would make a sh*t game. All they do is run then stop, then run then stop again. Only two states in Australia would buy it, possibly some Victorians. Bring on AFL!!! (go the Eagles)
  13. Bmozz
    Feb 23, 2003
    9
    WICKED. Only lacking sevens and super 12. Hope to see a good EA World Cup 03 game. NRL is sh&t it is only played in Oz no other country takes it serious. Rugby Union is a true international sport.
  14. Don
    Dec 12, 2001
    10
    Great.
  15. Michael"Mongo"Lloyd
    Jan 28, 2002
    10
    The only draw back is my wife won't let me wear my boots in the house.
  16. NathanT.
    Nov 16, 2003
    8
    The game is alright> the bad points i would say are: lack of game modes witch makes it a bit boaring for some users. The graphics look really bad. Not a good game for people who don't know the rules to rugby. Good points would be: It's 1000 times better than rugby 2004. It fetures all of the teams and over 500 different players. People who are real rugby fans will enjoy this The game is alright> the bad points i would say are: lack of game modes witch makes it a bit boaring for some users. The graphics look really bad. Not a good game for people who don't know the rules to rugby. Good points would be: It's 1000 times better than rugby 2004. It fetures all of the teams and over 500 different players. People who are real rugby fans will enjoy this game over looking the poor grapics and lack of gaming modes. over all it's a pretty good game. This is a definite for rugby fans.… Expand
  17. DougieB.
    Feb 25, 2004
    8
    I think that it is a very exciting game and i can't wait till the next 1 comes out.

Awards & Rankings

78
#78 Best PS2 Game of 2001
32
#32 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
58
#58 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. 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. Operation Sports
    78
    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!!!
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  3. IGN
    73
    The strategy gets quite deep, and the team play is totally engaging once you get the hand of it.
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