you to easily familiarize yourself with the game's elements. After you hone your skills, make a run for the 6 Nations and European Cup championships or take on teams in the Super 12 and European Domestic Leagues. The time to master the sport of rugby is NOW. True Rugby Realism - New player models of varying height and weight and realistic animations bring the tackles, high emotions, and player actions on the pitch to life. Learn it. Play it. Live it. - Training mode outlines the eight main rugby gameplay elements including rules, controls, and advanced tactics. After youve learned the game, take your skills to the Training Pitch for challenge-based training drills using advanced controls. Unprecedented Control Over Every Aspect of the Sport - Set plays on the fly, dive when tackling, sidestep big hits, build momentum with a shoulder charge, or confuse the defense with complex fakes and dummies - the entire game is in your hands. All-New Creation Zone - Create customized players based on your own likeness, your favorite rugby star, classic players of the game, or any other characters that come to mind. New Teams and Tournaments - More teams and leagues added for the upcoming season, plus the addition of the Heineken/European Cup and customizable, user-designed knockout tournaments. Enhanced Broadcast Presentation - New camera angles, sound effects, crowd noise, commentators, and replay controls provide better feel for what is happening on the pitch. Team Songs and Chants - Team songs and crowd chants from the major stadiums around the world capture the spirit and excitement of rugby. If Rugby is your favorite sport then this game is as good as it gets. If you are new to the sport then the ' Rugby 101' training mode is clever enough to teach you the ins and outs of the game, whether you will have the patience and motivation to see it through is another matter. 7 out of 10 Click Here to View Rugby 2005 Screenshots |