Rugby World Cup 2011 vs World Championship Rugby
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Rugby World Cup 2011 brings the excitement of the 2011 Rugby World Cup to your console, featuring all official teams, stadiums, and tournament structure. Developed by HB Studios and published by 505 Games, the game offers both single‑player and multiplayer modes for fans of the sport. Play as your favorite nation in realistic matches, manage squads, and compete online or on the couch with split‑screen action. The title delivers a faithful simulation of rugby union, complete with authentic rules and commentary.
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.
- Officially licensed World Cup content
- Accurate rugby rules and physics
- Split‑screen local multiplayer
- Robust career and tournament modes
- Authentic 2003 World Cup roster
- Multiple international tournaments included
- Split‑screen multiplayer
- Customizable player names
- Graphics are dated compared to modern titles
- Limited online matchmaking features
- AI can be inconsistent in higher difficulty
- 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 World Cup 2011 offers a more up‑to‑date, fully licensed tournament with online play, while World Championship Rugby provides broader tournament modes but limited licensing and no online features.
Key differences
- •Year and official content: 2011 WC vs 2003 WC plus Six Nations/Tri Nations.
- •Licensing: 2011 game fully licensed; 2003 game only England and Wales licensed.
- •Multiplayer: 2011 includes online and up to 4‑player split‑screen; 2003 only 2‑player split‑screen, no online.
- •Platform support: 2011 on PS3/Xbox 360; 2003 on PC/PS2.
- •Critical reception: 2011 scored 60/100; 2003 score not provided.
Gameplay & fun factor
B adds Six Nations, Tri Nations, custom leagues and survival mode, offering more varied play.
Platform availability
A is on PS3/Xbox 360; B on PC/PS2 – no overlapping platforms, so neither dominates.
Pricing & value
A MSRP $29.99; B price not specified, making direct comparison impossible.
Multiplayer / co‑op
A supports online matches and up to four split‑screen players; B only two split‑screen, no online.
Content & replayability
B includes multiple international tournaments and custom league creation, beyond a single WC.
Difficulty & accessibility
A notes AI inconsistency at higher difficulty; B provides no difficulty details.
Graphics & performance
Both described as dated by modern standards; no objective performance data to separate them.
Choose Rugby World Cup 2011 if…
For players wanting the latest World Cup, full licensing and online multiplayer on modern consoles.
Choose World Championship Rugby if…
For players who value multiple tournament modes, custom leagues, and PC or PS2 support.
Common questions
What is the price of each game?
Rugby World Cup 2011 MSRP is $29.99; World Championship Rugby price is not specified.
Does either game support online multiplayer?
Only Rugby World Cup 2011 offers online multiplayer via Xbox Live; World Championship Rugby has no online features.
Which game has more licensed player content?
Rugby World Cup 2011 is fully licensed for the 2011 tournament; World Championship Rugby licenses only England and Wales.