# MINI Rugby — arcade rugby

> Fast-paced arcade rugby game with team management and multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Matt McCrum.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-rugby/id6743035795 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matt McCrum](https://appshunter.io/developer/996970412)
- Category: Games, Sports, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 254 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-03-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-rugby/id6743035795/reviews.md

## What is MINI Rugby?

Step into the fiercest rugby showdown on the planet!

Choose your side from the world's best and battle through a gruelling season to become the world number one in this fast-paced, arcade-style clash.
With packed stadiums, lightning-fast plays, and bone-rattling hits, every match is a high-stakes dash to glory. Whether you're smashing through tackles or diving for the try line, this is rugby played at its most ferocious. 

Pick a side. Play for pride.
	▪	Play as Your Favourite Team – Compete as men's or women's rugby national teams.
	▪	Local Multiplayer - Play against your friends in local multiplayer. 
	▪	Intuitive controls– Deliver that perfect pass, bone-crunching tackle, slick side-step, or the big “don’t argue” hand-off on your way to scoring a worldie of a try.
	▪	Climb to the top of MINI Rugby – Battle through a full season and win tournaments to earn the right to challenge the legendary World VII squad.
	▪	Train and Improve – To be the best rugby team you need to train like the best. Hone your skills and deepen your understanding of rugby with drills and friendlies.
	▪	Manage Stamina & Power-Ups – Remember it’s the tournaments that make the difference. Make sure your team is rested and prepped for each if your want to at the top of the league at the end of the season.  
	▪	Customise your name - Customise your team by giving your players unique names.
	▪	Learn Rugby Tactics - learn advanced rugby tactics on the field and rugby management that can be applied to Rugby Sevens, Rugby Union or Rugby League.
Choose your team, take on the world's best and chase MINI Rugby glory!

Download now and take on the challenge!

## Key features

- Play as favorite men's or women's national teams
- Local multiplayer mode
- Intuitive controls for passing, tackling, and scoring
- Full season and tournament play
- Team training and skill improvement
- Stamina and power-up management
- Player name customization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rugby 7s Bronze Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rugby 7s Gold Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Rugby 7s Silver Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-rugby/id6743035795/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Mini game

*2026-03-27*

This game is so good highly recommended so good

### 5/5 — AFL please

*2025-10-11*

This game is awesome , please mod into an AFL game, it’s almost there and would be spectacular!!!

### 5/5 — Class!

*2025-03-17, version 1.0*

Great game!

### 5/5 — Surprisingly addictive

*2025-03-14, version 1.0*

Great game, love playing it!!

## Frequently asked questions about MINI Rugby

### What kind of gameplay does MINI Rugby offer?

MINI Rugby features fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay with intuitive controls for passing, tackling, and scoring tries. It focuses on quick matches and exciting rugby action.

### Can I play MINI Rugby with friends?

Yes, MINI Rugby includes a local multiplayer mode, allowing you to play against your friends on the same device.

### Does MINI Rugby have ads?

Yes, MINI Rugby contains advertisements within the game.

### What teams can I play as in MINI Rugby?

You can choose to play as your favorite men's or women's rugby national teams from around the world.

### How do I improve my team in MINI Rugby?

You can train and improve your team by honing skills through drills and friendlies, and by managing stamina and power-ups for tournaments.

### What rugby tactics can I learn in MINI Rugby?

MINI Rugby allows you to learn advanced rugby tactics on the field and management strategies applicable to Rugby Sevens, Rugby Union, or Rugby League.

### Is MINI Rugby available on all devices?

MINI Rugby is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is MINI Rugby updated?

The latest version of MINI Rugby was released on January 26, 2026, indicating recent development activity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0 — 2026-07-04

Faster gameplay for more dynamic rugby
Tweaked and more balanced fatigue system
Speed and power boosts now fully restore energy
General bug fixes

### 6.0 — 2026-01-26

We've changed the orientation and the camera for much more dynamic gameplay!
We've also added a knock out style tournament to determine the best teams in the northern and southern hemisphere.
Improvements to the A.I. and gameplay and more, such as tweaking the goal kicking so that the ball can now bounce off of the posts.

### 3.0 — 2025-12-18

Plugin updates and bug fixes.

### 2.0 — 2025-03-23

Fixed the possible forward pass and some other minor bugs
Improved A.I.
Smaller file size

### 1.0 — 2025-03-13

No release notes.

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All apps by Matt McCrum: https://appshunter.io/developer/996970412

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*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 2026-09-03.*