Rugby 2005 vs World Championship Rugby
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
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.
World Championship Rugby brings the full roster of teams and matches from the 2003 Rugby World Cup to your console and computer. Developed by Swordfish Studios and published by Acclaim, the game also features Six Nations, Tri Nations, custom leagues, classic matches, and tour games. The title includes unique modes like beating the All-Stars with any team and a survival challenge, with a name editor to customize player names despite limited official licensing.
- Wide selection of international teams
- Multiple official tournaments included
- Realistic physics and animations
- Local multiplayer support
- Authentic 2003 World Cup roster
- Multiple international tournaments included
- Split‑screen multiplayer
- Customizable player names
- No online multiplayer mode
- Graphics dated by modern standards
- Limited AI difficulty settings
- Only England and Wales are officially licensed
- Graphics are dated by modern standards
- Limited online features
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The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataRugby 2005 offers broader team selection, more official tournaments, and deeper management tools, while World Championship Rugby focuses on the 2003 World Cup with split‑screen two‑player support.
Key differences
- •Rugby 2005 includes over 30 international nations; World Championship Rugby is limited to 2003 World Cup teams.
- •Rugby 2005 features multiple official tournaments (World Cup, Tri Nations, custom); World Championship Rugby only the 2003 World Cup, Six Nations, Tri Nations.
- •Multiplayer in Rugby 2005 is local for up to an unspecified number of players; World Championship Rugby offers split‑screen for two players only.
- •Only England and Wales are officially licensed in World Championship Rugby; Rugby 2005 has no noted licensing restrictions.
- •Rugby 2005 is available on Xbox, PlayStation 2, and PC; World Championship Rugby is only on PC and PlayStation 2.
Gameplay & fun factor
Rugby 2005 cites realistic ball physics, detailed management and custom tournament creation, giving richer play depth.
Platform availability
Rugby 2005 supports Xbox, PlayStation 2, and PC; World Championship Rugby lacks Xbox support.
Price & value
Rugby 2005 MSRP is $49.99; price for World Championship Rugby is not specified, so value cannot be compared.
Multiplayer / co‑op
Rugby 2005 allows local multiplayer for up to an unspecified number of players, exceeding the two‑player split‑screen limit of World Championship Rugby.
Content & replayability
Rugby 2005 offers 30+ nations, multiple official tournaments, and custom tournament rules; World Championship Rugby is confined to 2003 WC and a few tournaments.
Difficulty & accessibility
Both games have limited AI difficulty settings and no online features, making them comparable.
Graphics & performance
Both titles are described as having graphics dated by modern standards.
Choose Rugby 2005 if…
Buyers who want the widest team roster, multiple tournaments, and deeper management options.
Choose World Championship Rugby if…
Buyers who specifically want the 2003 World Cup experience and two‑player split‑screen action.
Common questions
What is the price of each game?
Rugby 2005 costs $49.99 MSRP; World Championship Rugby price is not provided in the available data.
Can I play online with friends?
Neither game offers online multiplayer; both are limited to local play only.
Which game has more teams and tournament variety?
Rugby 2005 includes over 30 international nations and multiple official tournaments, whereas World Championship Rugby focuses on the 2003 World Cup plus a few other tournaments.