Rugby Time

A New Kind of Rugby Game

There hasn't been a fun rugby game in ages. Let's see if AI can help us build one.

Version: Early Demo Updated:

A ruck on the five-metre line, New Zealand against Australia Gameplay video coming soon
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Close up at a ruck, South Africa against England at dusk
Open play under the floodlights, New Zealand against South Africa at night
Australia lined up for the anthem in the rain
A penalty kick at goal, Australia against South Africa

Desktop Only, for Now

Rugby Time is only playable on desktop devices. Come back on a laptop or desktop with a controller.

Compatible Controllers

Rugby Time is played with a controller; the keyboard and mouse don't work in a match. These work straight away over USB or Bluetooth, with no remapping. Plug one in, or pair it with your computer, then on the welcome screen press any button to wake it and Cross (A on an Xbox controller) to start.

ControllerConnectionNotes
PlayStation 5 DualSenseUSB-C or BluetoothThe controller the game is designed around
PlayStation 5 DualSense EdgeUSB-C or BluetoothBack paddles are not used
PlayStation 4 DualShock 4Micro-USB or Bluetooth
Xbox Series X|S controllerUSB-C or Bluetooth
Xbox One controllerMicro-USB or BluetoothBluetooth needs the later model with the plastic around the Xbox button
Xbox 360 controllerUSB (wired)Windows only
Nintendo Switch Pro ControllerUSB-C or BluetoothButtons work by position: the bottom face button is Cross
8BitDo controllersUSB or BluetoothSet to X-input mode
Logitech F310 and F710USBSet the switch on the back to X

The on-screen prompts show PlayStation buttons. On an Xbox-style controller, Cross is A, Circle is B, Square is X and Triangle is Y. Connect two controllers for local two-player matches.

System Requirements

Rugby Time plays in your web browser on Windows or macOS. It isn't made for phones or tablets.

MinimumRecommended
Operating systemWindows 10 or macOS 12 MontereyWindows 11 or macOS 14 Sonoma or later
BrowserLatest Google Chrome or Microsoft EdgeLatest Google Chrome
GraphicsAny GPU with WebGL 2 supportApple M1 Pro or a dedicated graphics card
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
Display1280 × 7201920 × 1080 at 60 Hz
Controller1 compatible controller2 controllers for local two-player
InternetBroadband for the first loadBroadband for the first load

The game lowers its resolution on slower machines to hold 60 frames per second, so the picture gets a little softer instead of stuttering.