# Rugby League 22 — National & International Glory

> Rugby League simulation game with team management and international competition. (iPhone/iPad app by Distinctive Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugby-league-22/id1620181137 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Distinctive Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/449857163)
- Category: Games, Action, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 578 App Store ratings · 177 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1.3 GB
- Languages: European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, French (France)
- Released: 2022-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugby-league-22/id1620181137/reviews.md

## What is Rugby League 22?

Claim glory for YOUR team as you take on the might of the World’s best Rugby League teams!

Showcasing all new player and stadium visuals, a completely redesigned team training system and, overall, a much richer gaming experience; Rugby League 22 is the only game that delivers the power, speed and intensity of one of the World’s most enthralling sports.

Also, for the first time, the Women’s game is fully represented - with complete parity to the Men’s game so you can enjoy the game equally no matter which option you choose.

Choose your favourite team from the national leagues of England or Australia or build your own custom team, train them up and dominate the leagues - as you build a team for the ages.  Alternatively, take home the ultimate trophy in the Rugby League World Cup.

Regardless of what you play, one thing is for sure, this game will keep delivering your daily dose of Rugby League action for the weeks and months ahead.

Download for FREE today.

WOMEN’S RUGBY
Women’s Rugby is one of the fastest growing team sports in the World so it’s clear that no Rugby game would be complete without inclusion of the women’s game.

ALL NEW VISUALS
The player visuals have been recreated and brand new animations added to bring the game closer to reality.  On top of that, all of the stadium environments have been recreated with vastly more detail and a greater sense of scale.

NATIONAL LEAGUES
Take part in the English or Australian Leagues and crush the local opposition in style.  Earn exclusive rewards including highly skilled International players to boost up your own team!

WORLD CUP ACTION
Starting in the group stages of the competition you take direct control of your team’s every move, where every pass and tackle has to be executed with precision in order to overcome the opposition.  Progressing to the knock-out stages means an even higher level of concentration is required but every hard-fought try takes you closer to your goal of taking home the silverware.

BUILD YOUR OWN TEAM
Are you up to the challenge of building the World’s greatest Rugby League team?  Collect and build a team of players that you can train up to take on the very best opposition. Design your kit, create your team name and upgrade your stadium to fill it to capacity with crowds of adoring Rugby League fans. Then, win the league to earn promotion and get ready to take on the next level of opposition.  Can you become champions of the All Star league?

FEATURES
- Women’s Rugby is fully represented for the first time.
- All new player visuals for both male and female players.
- Beautiful stadium environments.
- Major improvements to game-play.
- Enhanced crowd rendering.
- Referee and linesmen.
- And, much much more!

IMPORTANT
This game is free-to-play but does include optional in-app purchases, which can be purchased with real money.

FIND US
WEB: www.distinctivegames.com
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/distinctivegames
TWITTER: twitter/distinctivegame
YOUTUBE: youtube.com/distinctivegame

## Key features

- Full representation of Women's Rugby
- All-new player and stadium visuals
- Redesigned team training system
- National leagues (England & Australia)
- Rugby League World Cup mode
- Build and customize your own team

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Large Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 24 Hour Unlimited Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| VIP access for 1 week | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic Cash | $44.99 | one-time |
| Massive Cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Rugby League 22?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and exciting gameplay
- 🚀 Great graphics and visuals
- 💡 Variety of game modes (NRL, State of Origin, World Cup)
- 👍 Enjoyable rugby league experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (freezing, incorrect scoring, player movement issues)
- ⏱️ Short game duration (2-3 minutes)
- 🔋 Frustrating energy bar system (long wait times to play again)
- 🤖 Unbalanced and unrealistic AI difficulty

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent game freezes and crashes
- Issues with forward passes and knock-ons not being called correctly
- Inconsistent player behavior (e.g., players scoring tries without grounding the ball)
- Incorrect wind direction and strength during conversions

**Most requested features**

- Longer game duration options
- Removal of energy bar system
- Inclusion of real player names and team rosters
- Addition of more customization options (player creation, team kits)
- Improved passing and tackling mechanics
- Inclusion of TMO (video replay) functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 177)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugby-league-22/id1620181137/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Such a good game

*2026-06-27, version 1.1.3*

The creators of this terrible game aren’t very smart. So ur telling me you added a tackle button that doesn’t do anything. Get jobs.

### 5/5 — Makston

*2026-05-31, version 1.1.3*

BEST game ever made I just don’t know how you can make such a thing like it I like playing origin series the most. Most times I won some I lost but it never gets boring

### 4/5 — Remove energy bar and add finals

*2026-05-21, version 1.1.3*

The energy bars make it frustrating to play also for the Australian rugby league should have finals

### 5/5 — Noah Bishop

*2026-02-15, version 1.1.3*

This footy game is the best

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-12-15, version 1.1.3*

Love it

### 1/5 — Worst game ever

*2025-11-02, version 1.1.3*

This game Has too many bugs and own rule bc when o accidentally passed out it was a penalty for both rugby league games RL22 And RL24

Sincerely 
Tom Dearden

### 5/5 — Ryan the sport kid

*2025-10-18, version 1.1.3*

This game is  really fun!!!

### 5/5 — this is the best game

*2025-10-05, version 1.1.3*

it’s just good download to see what im saying

### 4/5 — Good game

*2025-09-13, version 1.1.3*

This game is good but u need to remove energy bars

### 5/5 — Passing

*2025-07-30, version 1.1.3*

The game is amazing but the passing is a bit slow but overall it’s a great experience

## Frequently asked questions about Rugby League 22

### What is Rugby League 22?

Rugby League 22 is a mobile game that simulates the sport of Rugby League. It allows players to compete in national leagues, the World Cup, and build their own custom teams with enhanced visuals and gameplay.

### What are the key features of Rugby League 22?

Key features include the full representation of the Women's game, all-new player and stadium visuals, a redesigned team training system, participation in English and Australian national leagues, and the Rugby League World Cup mode. Players can also build and customize their own teams.

### Is Rugby League 22 free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. However, it does include optional in-app purchases that can be bought with real money.

### What platforms is Rugby League 22 available on?

Based on the description, this is a mobile application, suggesting availability on iOS and Android devices. Specific platform availability would typically be found on the app store listing.

### Can I play as a women's team in Rugby League 22?

Yes, for the first time, the Women's game is fully represented with complete parity to the Men's game. You can enjoy playing with women's teams equally.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2024-05-02

Promotes the release of Rugby League 24
Plus minor bug fixes

### 1.1.2 — 2023-04-06

Major database update for the 2023 season.

### 1.1.1 — 2022-12-13

Minor bug fixes

### 1.1.0 — 2022-10-10

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0.3 — 2022-07-12

Fixed a rare progression block.

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