Rugby 06

Infobox VG
title = Rugby 06


developer = EA Canada, HB Studios
publisher = Electronic Arts
designer =
engine =
released = February 10, 2006
genre = Sports
modes = Singleplayer
ratings = ESRB: Everyone
PEGI: 3+
platforms = PC, Xbox, Playstation 2
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requirements = Intel Pentium III 1.0GHz CPU
256MB RAM
1.2GB Hard disk space
32MB Radeon 7500 or GeForce2 MX GPU
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
input = keyboard, mouse

"Rugby 06" is the 2006 release 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 14.

Features

This game has quite a few new features. Some of the features are for graphical purposes (eg new weather effects), and others are purely for gameplay purposes (eg new tackle options and off-load passing options). Some of the features are listed below, with a brief explanation:

Playable modes

International, Lions Tour, Super 14, Guinness Premiership, World League, World Tournament

Increased tactical plays

25+ new tactical plays can be chosen. If the player chooses wisely, he can gain the upper hand.

Off-load passing

When the player draws a defender to him, he is able to quickly off-load the ball to a teammate, before the defender actually tackles him. This can cause a gap in the defensive line, which can be exploited by the player to the players advantage.

Comprehensive commentary

Ian Robertson returns for this game, next to former All Black great Grant Fox, as well as comments from Murray Mexted.

Impact Players

Impact/Star players, are players in the game that could potentially turn a match in the player's favour. These player are the best in-game in their specialised area. Impact players are highlighted in game with a star above their heads.These include:

"ru|ENG"

*"Jonny Wilkinson, Josh Lewsey, Lawrence Dallaglio, Jason Robinson"

"ru|AUS"

*"George Gregan, George Smith, Stephen Larkham, Mark Latham"

"ru|NZL"

*"Richie McCaw, Tana Umaga, Daniel Carter, Carlos Spencer"

"ru|ZAF"

*"Schalk Burger, Percy Montgomery, Bryan Habana"

"ru|ARG"

*"Agustín Pichot"

"ru|IRE"

*"Brian O'Driscoll"

"ru|FRA"

*"Yannick Nyanga"

"ru|WAL"

*"Gavin Henson, Shane Williams"

Enhanced players and stadium conditions

The game features new stadium animations, such as banner rotations, 3D-grass, and team relevant flags. Also the weather conditions are improved, and new conditions are added. The player can now play in snow and fog, and even see the players breath.

Quick penalties

The game also includes the option of taking a quick penalty, this can help to score a sneaky try or just to gain some metres.Although you could just take the yards to clear the lines

Leagues

* World Championship
* Tri-Nations
* RBS 6 Nations
* Ten Nations
* Super 14
* European Trophy
* World League
* Lions Tour
* Guinness Premiership

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oundtrack

Rugby 06 features the following songs:

SKWAD / Born Lie Fight Die / The Dead Still Dance

The Subways / Rock & Roll Queen / Young for Eternity

Amusement Parks on Fire / Venus in Cancer / Amusement Parks on Fire

Wolfmother / Dimension / Wolfmother

The Casanovas / Born to Run

Mainline / Black Honey

THEBANDIT/ Air Supply/Craig penny

ee also

* "Rugby Challenge 2006"

External links

* [http://rugby06.easports.co.uk/ Official Rugby 06 site]
* [http://www.easports.com/ Official EA Sports site]