Originally planned in partnership with a tournament in 2023, Rugby 24 has been delayed so long that it's now Rugby 25

Jun. 28, 2024



But the good news is that it’s out in early access today

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Accompanying the news of the rename, however, is the news that the game’s long delays are finally over. Rugby 25 is launching into early access on Steam later today, June 28. 21 national teams will be available, with more coming over the course of the early access period. Big Ant is eventually planning to include more than 140 national teams and 150 clubs to the game.

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