Rugby 06 for PlayStation 2

Rugby 06 cements its standing as an international sports powerhouse with an intense, raw rugby experience ripped right from the pitch. Take full offensive control and captain a team to the top in major tournaments including the Heineken Cup, the Six Nations, the Guiness Premiership Championships, and the Super 14. Seize control of the game with all-new impact star players who carry your team to victory. Program your controller pre-game with plays in your style, then unleash them on the fly. Also new for 2006 are enhanced stadiums and conditions (including snow and fog), authentic commentary, and a deeper-than-ever World League Mode that'll test the mettle of any team manager.

Critic Reviews

IGN Review (8.3 out of 10)

Before delving into EA Sports Rugby 06, let's do an educational flashback to 1982. It's Cal vs. Stanford in the Big Game. John Elway has just marched downfield and given Stanford the lead with seconds remaining. On the ensuing kickoff, Cal takes the ball from its own endzone and, after an endless st...more

User Reviews

Average Member Rating: 5.7 out of 10

Good, but a bit unpolished. (7 out of 10)

posted by pugslayer (KANSAS CITY, MO) on Jun 20, 2006
Member since Jun 2006
2 out of 2 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

I came into this game having absolutely no clue whatsoever how the game of Rugby is played. However the game wonderfully made up for that by including an indepth tutorial about the majority of the gameplay mechanics. This was definately one of the highlights of the game. The controls make absolute s...more

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