List of rugby union video games explained

The following is a list of rugby union video games.

TitleRelease datePlatformDeveloperPublisherReferences
Scrum try1984DECO Cassette SystemData East Corp.[1]
International Rugby1985ZX SpectrumDonald CampbellArtic Computing Ltd[2]
MSX Rugby1985MSXPanasoftMatsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd[3]
International Rugby Simulator1988Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX SpectrumCodemastersCodemasters[4]
Super rugby (Japan)1989NESZAPTSS
Pigskin 621 A.D.1990Arcade, Sega Mega Drive ("Jerry Glanville's Pigskin Footbrawl")Brian Colin, Jeff NaumanMidway[5]
Rugby: The World Cup1991Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64Walking CirclesDomark[6]
World Class Rugby1991Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, SNES, ZX SpectrumDentonsAudiogenic Software Ltd.[7]
World Class Rugby: Five Nations Edition1992Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOSDentonsAudiogenic Software Ltd.[8]
World Rugby1992Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX SpectrumZeppelin Games LimitedZeppelin Games Limited[9]
International Rugby Challenge1993Amiga, Mega DriveOxford MobiusDomark[10]
World Class Rugby 2: Kokunai Gekitou Hen '931994SNESDentonsMisawa
Super rugby1994SNESToseTonkinhouse[11]
Rugby World Cup '951994Sega Genesis, MS-DOSEA Sports UKEA Sports[12]
Jonah Lomu Rugby1997MS-DOS, PlayStation, SaturnRage SoftwareCodemasters[13]
Championship Rugby Manager2000Microsoft WindowsWaywardxs Entertainment S.R.L.Midas Interactive Entertainment[14]
Rugby2000Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2Creative AssemblyEA Sports[15]
Rugby 20042003PlayStation 2, Microsoft WindowsHB StudiosEA Sports[16]
Pro Rugby Manager2004Microsoft WindowsCyanideFocus Home Interactive[17]
World Championship Rugby2004Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, XboxSwordfish StudiosAcclaim Entertainment[18]
Rugby 20052005PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft WindowsEA CanadaEA Sports[19]
Rugby 062006PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, XboxHB StudiosEA Sports[20]
Rugby Challenge 20062006PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, XboxSwordfish StudiosHip Interactive, Ubisoft[21]
Rugby 082007PlayStation 2, Microsoft WindowsHB StudiosEA Sports[22]
Rugby Challenge2011PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation VitaSidheTru Blu Entertainment[23]
Rugby World Cup 20112011PlayStation 3, Xbox 360HB Studios505 Games[24]
Rugby Challenge 2: The Lions Tour EditionWallabies Rugby Challenge 2: The Lions Tour EditionAU

Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge 2: Top 14 & Pro D2 EditionFR

All Blacks Rugby Challenge 2: Featuring the Lions TourNZ

2013PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft WindowsSidheTru Blu Entertainment[25]
Rugby 152014PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft WindowsHB StudiosBigben Interactive, Maximum Games[26]
Rugby World Cup 20152015Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox OneHB StudiosBigben Interactive, Plug In Digital[27]
Rugby Challenge 32016PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Microsoft WindowsWicked Witch SoftwareTru Blu Entertainment[28]
Rugby 182017Steam (Windows only), PlayStation 4, Xbox OneEko SoftwareBigben Interactive
Rugby Champions2019Microsoft WindowsAlternative Software Ltd||-|Rugby 20|2020|Steam (Windows only), PlayStation 4, Xbox One|Eko Software|Nacon|[29] |-|Rugby Challenge 4|2020|PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows|Wicked Witch Software|Tru Blu Entertainment|[30] |-|Rugby 22|2022|PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows|Eko Software|Nacon|[31] |-|Rugby 25|2024[32] [33] |PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows|Big Ant Studios|Nacon|[34] |}

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References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tunney . Jack . 22 March 2023 . The history of rugby union video games: 1984 - 2008 . 2023-03-28 . RugbyPass . en.
  2. January 1986 . Software reviews: International Rugby . . . 51 . 20.
  3. Web site: MSX Rugby (1985) . 2023-04-01 . MobyGames . en.
  4. February 1989 . Budget test: International Rugby Simulator . . . 46 . 90.
  5. Book: Weiss, Brett . Classic Home Video Games, 1989–1990 A Complete Guide To Sega Genesis, Neo Geo And TurboGrafx-16 Games . McFarland & Company Inc. . 2011 . 978-0-7864-4172-3 . Jefferson, North Carolina . 264.
  6. Web site: Rugby: The World Cup (1991). 2021-05-22. MobyGames.
  7. Web site: World Class Rugby (1991). 2021-05-22. MobyGames.
  8. Web site: World Class Rugby: Five Nations Edition (1992) . 2023-03-28 . MobyGames . en.
  9. Web site: World Rugby (1992) . 2023-03-28 . MobyGames . en.
  10. Web site: Gazza. Brian. The Sega Channel. blamethecontrolpad.com. November 27, 2008. 2019-02-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20141209172643/http://www.blamethecontrolpad.com/segachannel/segachannel.htm. 2014-12-09. dead.
  11. February 1995 . Future Screens: Super Rugby . Games World . . 8 . 37.
  12. Web site: Rugby World Cup 95 (1994). 2021-05-22. MobyGames.
  13. Web site: Calvert . Justin . 21 November 2003 . World Championship Rugby announced [date mislabeled as "November 24, 2003"] ]. . 1 August 2016.
  14. Hill . Mark . January 2001 . Reviews: Championship Rugby Manager . . . 98 . 94.
  15. Web site: Perry . Douglass C. . July 18, 2001 . EA Sports Rugby . . July 29, 2016.
  16. Web site: Rugby 2004 (2003). 2021-05-22. MobyGames.
  17. Hill . Steve . June 2004 . Reviews: Pro Rugby Manager . . . 142 . 76.
  18. Web site: WCR: World Championship Rugby (2004). 2021-05-22. MobyGames.
  19. Web site: EA BRINGS EA SPORTS RUGBY 2005 TO THE PITCH. 2021-05-22. GamesIndustry.biz. 7 January 2005 . en.
  20. Web site: Ekberg . Brian . February 14, 2006 . Rugby 06 Review (PS2, Xbox) . . July 31, 2016.
  21. Web site: Rugby Challenge 2006 (2006). 2021-05-22. MobyGames.
  22. Web site: EA CELEBRATES 2007 RUGBY WORLD CUP WITH EXCLUSIVE RELEASE OF OFFICIALLY LICENSED VIDEOGAME. 2021-05-22. GamesIndustry.biz. 6 July 2007 . en.
  23. Web site: Rugby Challenge. 2021-05-22. GamesIndustry.biz. 6 December 2010 . en.
  24. Web site: Rugby World Cup 2011 Review. 2021-05-22. GameSpot. en-US.
  25. Web site: Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge 2: Featuring the Lions Tour (2013). 2021-05-22. MobyGames.
  26. Web site: Rugby 15 (2014). 2021-05-22. MobyGames.
  27. Web site: Rugby World Cup 2015 (2015). 2021-05-22. MobyGames.
  28. Web site: Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd. 2021-05-22. www.hes.net.
  29. Web site: Rugby 20.
  30. Web site: Rugby Challenge 4 (2020). 2021-05-22. MobyGames.
  31. Web site: Rugby 22 Game Available in January 2022 – Teams Announced!. PlayStation Universe . 11 January 2022 . 13 January 2022.
  32. https://twitter.com/rugbythegame/status/1697157377793851394
  33. Web site: Rugby 25 - Official Early Access 3 Major Update Trailer - IGN. IGN.
  34. Web site: Rugby 24 Video Game Officially Announced, Release Date Revealed. MenStuff . 9 March 2023 . 11 March 2023.

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