EASports Rugby 2005

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• True rugby realism new player models of varying height and weight and realistic animations bring the tackles, high emotions, and player actions to life
• Training mode outlines the eight main rugby gameplay elements including rules, controls, and advanced tactics
• new teams and tournaments more teams and leagues added for the upcoming season, plus the addition of the heineken european cup
• Enter the Creation Zone - allowing you to create players based on their own likenesses, classic players of the game, or any other characters you wish to play
• Teams and Tournaments - Rugby 2005 once again brings back the official licensed leagues while introducing new leagues and teams. Not only can you play in all of the leagues, but you can now play in prestigious tournaments such as the Heineken/European Cup

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00075GLUQ
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 6.1 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 21, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,569 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

EA SPORTS RUGBY 2005 boasts all the major Rugby teams, players, and tournaments, including the tri nations, super 12 and many more authentic and prestigious events from the world of Rugby. The game incorporates a completely upgraded graphical engine with individually differentiated players, realistic motion-captured player animations, dramatic lighting and cameras, and stadiums that are accurate with details such as crowd reactions, songs, and chants. The game also includes realistic on-the-fly play-calling, right analog stick controls for fakes and crushing hits, improved kicking control, and a Rugby 101 training mode outlining the rules, controls, and tactics of the sport through videos and interactive challenges.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rugby 2005-Best Rugby Game To Date, July 9, 2005

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Showstopper "Showstopper Loves Bella" (Sunshine Coast,Australia) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: EASports Rugby 2005 (Video Game)

I bought Rugby 2005 today and i've played it non stop as it is awesome. It has lots of game modes such as practice,Super 12,Tri Nations,Six Nations, Ten Nations which is the Six & Tri Nations joined together and Argentina. The create a player mode is very good and you can put lots of detail in making your player or making any player you see fit to make from the past. The gameplay is a lot harder and it makes it more fun as there are no easy walk overs you have to earn all your points. More detailed control options give this great game even more realism. The graphics are absolutely outstanding and the stadiums as well as the players are moulded to their identical self as near as possible. This looks like they put a lot of their time and effort into this game and it certainly paid off big time. This is a must purchase for anyone interested in sport especially rugby. If I was to give this game a grade I would give it an A- as its awesome and it has so much to do in it. One thing maybe for the future is have some unlockables. Feel free to vote on this and any of my other reviews. I hope this helped.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rucking great!!!!!!!, March 21, 2005

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Alastair Sinclair - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: EASports Rugby 2005 (Video Game)

As a passionate rugby supporter and player, this version was a huge improvemnt on the version released in 2004. It is extremely challenging. The graphics are also very good and it is obvious that time has been put into recreating world famous stadiums to the very last detail, as well as the teams around today.
I definately recommend this game for any person, interested in this sport.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The first rugby game ever!, March 31, 2005

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The Rugby fan - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: EASports Rugby 2005 (Video Game)

As someone who has owned every so-called rugby game ever released, I have to say that EA has surpassed their own brilliance and given us the first rugby sim which captures the intensity and continuity of the sport. I had begun to doubt that it was possible to bring this complex sport to a gaming format but I was in owe when I saw the playability and realism that this game has to offer. In its genre there is no competition for this game and I hope the EA guys working on the new FIFA2006 has seen what can be done with a budget which is less than a tenth of theirs.
Whether you like rugby or live for it as I do, buy this game. You will not be disappointed!