All-New Impact Players: Whether you're playing on a dominant team or a squad of underdogs, the world's finest rugby stars can take over a match and lead teams to victory.
Increased Tactical Plays: Map tactical set plays that best suit your playing style directly to your controller, and then take over a match by selecting the most effective options on the fly.
Off-Load Passing: Pass out of a tackle and off-load the ball once the defender is drawn into the action. Exploit the gaps left open by the opposition to continue your attack.
Comprehensive Commentary: Legendary All Black star Grant Fox and Ian Robertson provide all-new authentic play-by-play and color commentary.
Enhanced Stadiums and Conditions: Improved stadium visuals include rolling banners and 3D grass accompanied by different pitch patterns and team-specific animated flags. New snow and fog weather conditions highlight visible player breath and steam rising off the packs in cold weather conditions.
More Teams and Tournaments: EA SPORTS Rugby 06 features more licensed teams and tournaments than ever with the inclusion of the Guinness Premiership.
World League Mode: Build a World League super team via a deeper transfer market. With all-new club objectives and performance-based offers from rival clubs, only the best managers survive.
Quick Penalties and Lineouts: Maintain a pace or flow of attack by executing quick penalties and lineouts immediately after they've been called.