World Championship Rugby

About

World Championship Rugby is a rugby simulation game built around the 2003 Rugby World Cup and its aftermath. It features teams and matches from that tournament plus additional competitions like Six Nations and Tri Nations. Players can compete in custom leagues cups classic matches and tour games. A survival mode challenges you to overcome AI-controlled all-star teams. The game includes a name editor to replace placeholder names though only England and Wales are officially licensed. The game emphasizes variety with modes that range from tournament play to challenge-based survival matches. Local split-screen supports two players making it a social option for couch co-op. While dated by modern standards it offers a comprehensive set of rugby-related content for the time. Released in 2004 it ran on PC Xbox and PlayStation 2 platforms. The inclusion of editable names adds a layer of customization to offset the lack of full team licensing.