# Blackout Rugby - World Cup Ed. — Train. Grow. Build your club > Rugby club management simulation with real-time 3D matches and deep strategic gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by Blackout Sports Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-rugby-world-cup-ed/id1539351070 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Blackout Sports Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625619471) - Category: Games, Sports - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 591 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-05-19 - Data updated: 2026-09-08 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-rugby-world-cup-ed/id1539351070/reviews.md ## What is Blackout Rugby? Are you ready to take on the challenge of becoming a world-class rugby manager? Blackout Rugby manager is a complete manager simulation, putting you in the shoes of a rugby manager of a new club. You have ultimate control of your club's success! Pick your first 15 and get out on the pitch to take on the challenge! Features: Create match-day tactics and play-styles to take advantage of your team's strengths. Show off your rugby knowledge by creating attack patterns, kicking strategies, lineout targets and defensive systems. Watch your team play in our real-time 3D game engine. See your game plan come to life on the field to achieve victory!. Each game being different requires tactical thinking on how the manager can outsmart their opposition. Manage your club's ecosystem by building infrastructure such as training grounds, upgrading your stadium and medical centres. Go through the journey from the beginning of your club to getting to the top of the ladder boards Manage tech trees with each building offering unique advancements, shaping how your team performs on game day to help you dominate the competition. Individual players have technical, mental, and physical stats that make each member of your team unique. Use our in-depth card system to create training regimes, contract negotiations or even reduce injuries time, helping you overcome the challenges of being a manager. Scout, train, and trade your players, to build the best possible team on the pitch. Youth academies and transfer market allows managers to select the best players for their team Create a league with your friends, compete against each to show off your manager skills. Join or create a Union with your friends, work together to earn rewards! Manage a balanced finance system that allows you to concentrate on winning games and collecting trophies whilst leaving the boring mundane money counting to your club's board With many more features on the way! We at Blackout plan on continuing to improve and make changes to the game to improve user experiences, making the best possible sports manager games. Please contact us to give feedback or report any bugs support@blackout.games ## Key features - Real-time 3D match engine - Create match-day tactics and play-styles - Build and upgrade club infrastructure - Manage player stats and training regimes - Scout, train, and trade players - Create leagues with friends - Manage club finances ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 12 Month Premium Subscription | $69.99 | one-time | | 1 Month Premium Subscription | $9.99 | one-time | | 30 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time | | 80 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time | | 180 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time | | 400 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time | | 2200 Tokens | $99.99 | one-time | | 60 Tokens (Special Offer) | $1.99 | one-time | | 1 Year Premium (Sale) | $49.99 | one-time | | 4400 Tokens (Special Offer) | $99.99 | one-time | | 2200 Tokens | $69.99 | one-time | | Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 36) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-rugby-world-cup-ed/id1539351070/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Best Rugby game *2025-06-25, version 1.251.11* This is a rugby manager game, wonderful to play. It takes a while to get the hang of and build your team but once it is there it is wonderful! ### 3/5 — Bon jeu malgré quelque beug *2024-09-23, version 1.249.10* Bon jeu malgré quelques beugs : - par exemple, mes joueurs ne sont pas sélectionnables en équipe de France alors qu’ils sont meilleurs que certains joueurs en place ### 4/5 — Good Game *2024-07-04, version 1.249.10* Game is good hope it can be better in the future:) ### 5/5 — Great game, very detailed *2024-04-17* Really good game with lots of elements / factors that keep you busy trying to be better! ### 5/5 — Very good *2024-04-10, version 1.249.10* Best ever ### 5/5 — xx *2024-03-12* xxxxx ### 1/5 — Nul *2023-12-24, version 1.248.6* Bon jeu avant maintenant juste là pour faire du fric et vous faire payer des jetons ### 5/5 — A good game *2023-11-21, version 1.244.1* Easy to navigate around and very easy to get the hang of. I really liked that the game doesn’t push you to buy upgrades just to progress in the game like many other games out there ### 1/5 — No sense *2023-10-26, version 1.242.4* Non funziona nulla, gioco completamente buggato ### 5/5 — Best game *2023-10-20* So good!! Best rugby game ## Frequently asked questions about Blackout Rugby ### What is Blackout Rugby - World Cup Ed. about? Blackout Rugby - World Cup Ed. is a comprehensive rugby club management simulation game. It allows players to take on the role of a manager, controlling everything from team tactics and player training to club infrastructure and finances. The goal is to build a successful club and climb the leaderboards. ### What are the key features of this rugby manager game? Key features include a real-time 3D match engine where you can watch your strategies unfold, the ability to create detailed match-day tactics and play-styles, and the management of your club's ecosystem through building and upgrading facilities. You can also manage individual player stats, scout and trade players, and compete with friends. ### Is Blackout Rugby - World Cup Ed. free to play? The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases can enhance the player experience or speed up progression, but are not required to enjoy the core gameplay and features. ### How do I manage my players and their development? You can manage your players through an in-depth card system that allows you to create training regimes, negotiate contracts, and manage injuries. Each player has unique technical, mental, and physical stats that you can develop to improve their performance on the field. ### Can I play with friends in Blackout Rugby - World Cup Ed.? Yes, you can create leagues with your friends to compete against each other and showcase your management skills. You can also join or create Unions with friends to collaborate and earn rewards together. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.254.4 — 2026-01-07 - Fixed a crash when closing the welcome window shortly after sign-in. Join us in Discord for a full list of improvements and fixes. ### 1.254.3 — 2025-12-23 See Discord for a full list of recent fixes and improvements! ### 1.254.2 — 2025-12-15 See Discord for the full list fixes and improvements! ### 1.254.1 — 2025-12-04 Join us in Discord for a full list of fixes and improvements! ### 1.254.0 — 2025-12-02 Join us in Discord for a full list of fixes and improvements! ## Apps similar to Blackout Rugby | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [World Football Manager 2026](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-football-manager-2026/id1342430673) | 4.7 (29) | Free | Games | | [Football Chairman Pro 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/football-chairman-pro-2/id6499549945) | 4.8 (160) | $3.99 | Games | | [Rugby Nations 26](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugby-nations-26/id6745006677) | 4.8 (1,564) | Free | Games | | [Futuball - Football Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/futuball-football-manager/id1449570109) | 4.6 (133) | Free | Games | | [Rugby Nations 22](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugby-nations-22/id1575899916) | 4.7 (1,940) | Free | Games | | [Rugby League 22](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugby-league-22/id1620181137) | 4.8 (578) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Blackout Sports Limited - [Blackout Football Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-football-manager/id6443909470) All apps by Blackout Sports Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/1625619471 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*