Rugby 2005

March 8, 2005 EA Canada EA Sports
Simulator Sport
XBOX PC PS2
About

Rugby 2005 is a game in the Rugby series by EA Sports. The game allows players to play as many Rugby nations, both major and minor, and includes many tournaments, such as the Rugby World Cup, the Tri Nations, the Six Nations, and the Super 12.

Rugby 2005 is the first EA Rugby title for Xbox, while the Windows version was canceled in the US.
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Game Info

Release Date March 8, 2005
Developer EA Canada
Publisher EA Sports
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird view / Isometric, Side view