SportsIs RUGBY 18 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Rugby fans who want to control attacks and defence during matches
- Players who prefer managing a club across a season rather than only playing individual fixtures
- Rugby fans seeking one-on-one online or same-screen matches
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for sports beyond rugby, since the game centers on rugby teams and matches
- Players seeking a broad range of match formats beyond career, league, Match of the Week, squad-building, and one-on-one play
- Players who want a management-only game rather than controlling match phases
Our take on RUGBY 18
The focus on controlling rugby phases and building a club or squad leaves little room for sports outside rugby. Its team selection and modes are tied to rugby competitions and matches rather than a wider sports collection.
What is RUGBY 18?
RUGBY 18 is a rugby game featuring clubs from Aviva Premiership Rugby, PRO14, TOP 14, and PRO D2, along with national teams including England, France, and the All Blacks.
Players control attacks and defence, choosing actions while teammates move into positions based on those decisions. Career mode follows a favourite club through a season, while League mode covers full seasons. Match of the Week offers matches that rewrite past results. My Squad mode lets players recruit from a pool of more than 2,000 rugby players to assemble a team. Matches can be played one-on-one against friends or other players online, or on the same screen.
How RUGBY 18 plays
- 01Club career mode
- Lead a chosen club through a season with the aim of reaching the top.
- 02My Squad recruitment
- Build a team by recruiting from a pool of more than 2,000 rugby players.
- 03Local and online matches
- Play one-on-one against friends or other players online, or share a screen.
- 04Club and national teams
- The 2017–2018 season lineup includes four club competitions and national sides such as Fiji, Wales, and the Wallabies.
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RUGBY 18: platforms & release
Is RUGBY 18 worth it?
It is worth it if: rugby fans who want to control attacks and defence during matches. Skip it if: players looking for sports beyond rugby, since the game centers on rugby teams and matches.
Where can I download RUGBY 18?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens RUGBY 18's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is RUGBY 18 on?
Windows only.












