Rugby
↗ 33%
🙂 7.1/10
(Playstation 2 - PAL, Sports)
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Developed_By:
Sega
Published_By:
Electronic Arts
Released On:
16 Jul 2001
EA Sports Rugby is a full simulation of rugby on the PlayStation 2. The game features all major nations from Europe, Australasia, and Africa, including Australia, New Zealand, England, France, and South Africa. It's also fully licensed, with every player and team accurately represented in the game.
The game offers several tournaments to compete in, including:
World Cup: The best rugby teams from around the world compete to become world champions
Tri-Nations: Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa face off in this tournament
Bledisloe Cup: A best-of-three series between Australia and New Zealand
Calcutta Cup: England and Scotland clash in this rivalry tournament
UPC-A:
014633143829 (USA)
Part #:
SLUS-20262 (USA)
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Media Type:
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
Number of Online Players:
2 Players
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Pro Logic II
Additional Hardware Supported:
Multitap
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player, 1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Ethernet Compatible, Network Adaptor
Number of Offline Players via Multitap:
1-4 Players, 1-8 Players
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller, Digital Controller
Video Modes Supported:
Progressive Scan (480p), Widescreen (16 x 9)
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Co-Op, Team
Prices as of 09 Oct 2026
Typical $5.78–$5.78 (last 90 days)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Starting the Game
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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disc tray
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RESET button
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USB connector
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i.LINK connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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(OPEN) button
1. Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual.
2. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located at the back of the console) is turned on.
3. Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button and the disc tray will open.
4. Place the EA SPORTS Rugby disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the open button again and the disc tray will close.
5. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate.
6. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
It is advised that you do not insert or remove accessories or memory cards (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) once the power is turned on. Make sure there is enough free space on your memory card before commencing play.
Note
Any previously saved Options data is automatically loaded from the memory card in MEMORY CARD slot 1 upon boot-up.
Introduction
Nothing can match the spectacle of an international rugby game. The grace of a perfectly-timed run, the slick handling of passes out to the wing and the heart-stopping tension of a game-winning kick attempt. The excitement generated by this unique fusion of skill, stamina and strength is often as intense as the bone-jarring tackles on the pitch.
EA SPORTS Rugby brings the world of top-flight international rugby into your home and onto your PlayStation 2 with incredible realism, playability and action. Proving that rugby isn't just a game of brute strength, but one of tactics and skill, EA SPORTS Rugby lets you use real game tactics on the fly. The Dynamic Team Control strategy system allows you to change the way your team plays mid-game, at the touch of a button.
Hone your skills and finely tune your Set Piece techniques in Training Mode, put your tactical acumen to the test in a Friendly match and then take on the best in one of the three most prestigious tournaments in the game.
Setting Up the Game
Main Menu
From the Main menu, you can choose the type of game you want to play, access a variety of game options or get the inside line on EA SPORTS. Press the D-Button to highlight an option and press the button to select it.
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Quick Start: Get onto the turf as quickly as possible.
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Friendly: Play a game with any two teams in EA SPORTS Rugby.
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Tournament: Lead your national team to greatness in one of rugby's premier international competitions.
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Training: Take a crash course in rugby and brush up on different parts of the game.
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Options: Change game settings to suit your preferences.
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Note
Pressing the button during the transition between screens takes you straight to the new screen.
Quick Start
Select QUICK START from the Main menu to play a game between England and Australia. In the Controller Setup screen, press the D-Button to move the on-screen controller to the team you want to control and press the button to play.
Note
England vs. Australia is the default Quick Start match. Once you have played a Friendly between two other teams, they, along with the selected Match Environment options, become the default.
Controller Setup Screen
The Controller Setup screen allows you to select which team you wish to control and how many players are playing on each player-controlled team.
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Player 1 controller
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Player 2 controller
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Spinning "horseshoes" display the colors that the team members controlled by Player 1 and Player 2 will be highlighted with in the game.
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Teams labelled "Al" are not player-controlled and cannot be selected.
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Whether it is labelled "Al" or not, a team without an on-screen controller underneath it when you exit the screen is controlled by an Al opponent. Therefore, if both controllers remain in the central position, you will only be able to watch the match as an observer.
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To play a one-player match against an Al opponent, press the D-Button to move your on-screen controller under the team you wish to control.
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To play a game with players opposing each other, first make sure both teams are player-controlled. Then Player 1 and Player 2 must press the D-Button to move their on-screen controllers under different teams.
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To play a two-player cooperative game, press the D-Button → to move the two on-screen controllers under the same team.
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While the game loads, game controls, hints, and tips are displayed on-screen.
Game Statistics
At half time and full time in matches, a screen appears showing the game statistics for both teams as well as for the individual players. Consult this to see who scored your points and who won the most line-outs and tackles.
Tactics
The Running Game
If your team has fast-running backs and sure-handed players, the best way to score is to make sure the forwards feed the ball quickly to these highly skilled players. Dummies, fakes, sprinting and hand-offs are the key elements of the lightning-fast running game. For years this style of play was termed "Southern Hemisphere" rugby, thanks to the
Controls
D-Button ↑
Highlight menu item/Change highlighted item
D-Button ↓
Highlight menu item/Change highlighted item
D-Button ←
Decrease a team's performance levels/Switch between Starting Lineup and Subs/Reserves lists
D-Button →
Increase a team's performance levels
✖ button
Select/Go to next screen
● button
Back to previous screen/Cancel
L1 button
Pass left
R2 button
Touch down/Dive on ball
R1 button
Pass right
START button
Pause game
■ button
Up-and-under kick/Change controlled player
D-Button ↔, ↑
Run
▲ button
Grubber kick/Soccer kick
Any button
Score a try (when within diving distance of the opposition's in-goal area)
Run over ball
Pick up ball
Hold ● button
Sprint
L1 button, then R1 button before ball is released (or vice versa)
Dummy
Tap ✖ button (when being held)
Contest tackle
right analog stick ↔
Rotate camera
right analog stick ↑
Tilt camera
left analog stick →
Forward
left analog stick ←
Rewind
L2 button
Fast rewind
Tips & Maps
Man - Gap Front Peel
A defensive play where a man peels off the front to cover a gap.
Man Defensive
A general defensive strategy involving man-to-man coverage.
Man Standard
A standard man-to-man defensive setup.
Man Go Wide
A defensive play where a man goes wide to cover the flanks.
Offensive Scrum Set Plays
A category of offensive plays initiated from a scrum.
Close Fly-Half with Kick Wide
An offensive play where the fly-half stays close and then kicks wide.
Dummy Switch Close to Pack
An offensive play involving a dummy switch close to the pack of players.
Go Narrow with Runner Down Line
An offensive play where the team goes narrow with a runner moving down the line.
Gamble Go Wide with Switch
A risky offensive play where the team goes wide with a switch.
Line Pulls Central
An offensive play where the line of players pulls towards the center.
Full Back Joins Line
An offensive play where the full-back joins the attacking line.
Runners for Kick Behind Pack
An offensive play where runners position themselves for a kick behind the pack.
Switch Central Full-Back Joins
An offensive play involving a central switch where the full-back joins the action.
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