Rugby 15 vs Rugby 2005
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Rugby 15 delivers next‑generation graphics and authentic commentary from real TV broadcasters, bringing the excitement of professional rugby to your screen. Play as official teams from the Aviva Premiership, Pro 12, TOP 14 and Pro D2 with precise, accessible controls. Online social features let you compete and cooperate with players worldwide, while emergent AI adapts to your style for a dynamic, realistic match experience.
Rugby 2005 brings the excitement of global rugby to your living room, featuring a full roster of major and minor nations. Play through iconic tournaments like the Rugby World Cup, Tri Nations, Six Nations, and Super 12 with realistic gameplay and authentic rules. The title marks EA Rugby’s debut on Xbox while also supporting PlayStation 2 and PC, offering both single‑player campaigns and multiplayer matchups for fans of the sport.
- Authentic official licenses
- High‑quality graphics
- Dynamic AI that reacts to play style
- Robust online multiplayer
- Wide selection of international teams
- Multiple official tournaments included
- Realistic physics and animations
- Local multiplayer support
- Low critic score indicates mixed reception
- Limited platform generation support
- Occasional performance issues on older consoles
- No online multiplayer mode
- Graphics dated by modern standards
- Limited AI difficulty settings
