StrategyFit check
Is Rugby Champions worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Rugby fans who want matches spanning arcade-style and simulation play
- Players who want to choose between 7- and 40-minute half lengths
- Players interested in customized teams, shared rosters, and match records
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a narrowly defined rugby simulation may find the arcade-to-simulation range less specialized
- Players who prefer fixed match pacing may not suit half lengths that range from 7 to 40 minutes
- Players looking for a game focused on a sport other than rugby
Our take on Rugby Champions
The arcade-to-simulation range gives the game two styles of play, but sacrifices a single, tightly defined identity. Players seeking either a pure arcade game or a strict simulation may find the mixed approach less focused.
What is Rugby Champions?
Rugby Champions combines arcade-style play with simulation elements in rugby matches using passing, offloads, punts, bombs, chips, and grubbers.
Ball retention and turnovers occur at rucks, while slow kicking allows more controlled placement. Half lengths range from 7 to 40 minutes, and advanced AI provides a challenge suited to different skill levels. The game uses the 2019 tournament format and records statistics for matches, players, and competition leaders. Team players and jerseys can be customized, rosters can be shared with other gamers, and full-match replays allow entire games to be watched again. The game also presents changing match possibilities so games can differ from one another.
How Rugby Champions plays
- 01Slow Kicking
- Kicks such as punts, bombs, chips, and grubbers can be placed with more control.
- 02Ruck Turnovers
- Ruck play includes ball retention and changes of possession.
- 03Match Statistics
- Statistics cover matches, players, and competition leaders.
- 04Roster Sharing
- Team rosters can be shared with other gamers.
- 05Full Match Replays
- Entire games can be viewed again after they finish.
- 06Variable Half Lengths
- Half durations range from 7 to 40 minutes.
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Rugby Champions: platforms & release
Is Rugby Champions worth it?
It is worth it if: rugby fans who want matches spanning arcade-style and simulation play. Skip it if: players seeking a narrowly defined rugby simulation may find the arcade-to-simulation range less specialized.
Where can I download Rugby Champions?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Rugby Champions's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Rugby Champions on?
Windows only.
