The top rugby matches for 2024

In our ranking of the topRugby gamesThere isn't a single back pass on Switch or mobile, and using it will undoubtedly get you some points. There is something for all ages and playstyles, from realistic simulations that make you feel as if you can reach out and touch the cauliflower ears of your second row to arcade games that put tackling before attempts. If rugby isn't your thing, consider these recommendations for the top The games include cricket, fishing, baseball, and tennis. If you find it difficult to resist the need to bounce a ball, our list of the top basketball games for Switch and mobile devices could be more appropriate for you. These are the top rugby games available on mobile and Switch: Rugby Challenge 4, the most realistic sim of the Switch rugby games

Switch in Rugby Challenge 4

Rugby Challenge 4 is for professionals, and it's the closest thing to the real thing available on Switch. With an extensive player creation feature and a plethora of choices for punting, passing, and tackling on the field, it's by far the most realistic rugby sim on our list. This is as near to a rugby manager-style game as we're likely to get anytime soon, with plenty of strategic depth for touchline tacticians experimenting with plays and formations.

Rugby Nations 22 - mobile Rugby Nations 22, the most recent installment in a long-running series, is a pinnacle of the mobile rugby simulation. There's no lack of opportunities to enhance your game on the move with your favorite players thanks to the inclusion of the world's women's teams for the first time, a ton of new in-game elements to better scrums, rucks, and lineouts, and slick visuals. In addition to all of this, there is a selection of practice minigames available so you may practice your tactics before a major match.
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Mario and Sonic in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics - Switch

Mario has probably participated in every sport there is, and he even had a starring role in one of the greatest rugby matches. Rugby is no exception, and Mario & Sonic's 2020 rendition of the game is a very simplified version, after his first attempt at rugby sevens in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Naturally, there aren't as many gaming options and personalization options in this game as there would be in a standalone; rugby sevens is simply one of numerous mini-games. However, it's the only way to get a try with Toad, and it's entertaining enough to do so.

Kickoff to Flick Kick Rugby - mobile

It takes a lot of work to run. In fact, too much. Flick Kick Rugby Kickoff is the game for you if you prefer to agree. Passing, running, tackling, and pretty much everything else are off the table here, as the title suggests. Instead, the focus is on converting a try from a variety of tough angles, each more difficult than the last. It's by far the simplest game to pick up and play on our list, but it may also be one of the most difficult to put down, particularly if you're on the verge of making a mistake.Cover for Desktop Rugby, one of the arcade style rugby games on Switch

Switch for Desktop Rugby

CRetuning the snack-sized sports line of Sat-Box games, Desktop Rugby is a condensed form of the game. The mechanics are a touch more simplified than in a traditional rugby game, as you would expect, but there's still enough complexity and character control to make the miniature maul appealing. We have to confess that it helps that it's the only game on the list featuring a Ninjas vs. Samurai mode. These are our selections for the top rugby games available on Switch and mobile devices. Check out our selection of the greatest football games on Switch and mobile for more kicking and screaming beneath the lights.

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