# Rugby League Legends '23 — Rugby League Arcade Fun

> Arcade rugby league sports game with classic feel and modern features. (iPhone/iPad app by Legends Interactive Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugby-league-legends-23/id6444235677 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Legends Interactive Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572170358)
- Category: Games, Sports
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1.9 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugby-league-legends-23/id6444235677/reviews.md

## What is Rugby League Legends '23?

Rugby League Legends is an arcade sports game reminiscent of 1990s classics, but with a modern twist.  Gameplay is fast, fun and easy to learn - but hard to master!

- Play single matches or full seasons / tournaments against the A.I. (“Artie”).
- Choose from 17 Australian teams, 12 English teams, 16 International teams and 2 State teams
- 2023 & 2024 Team rosters and draws
- Play at 4 nostalgic, arcade-style stadiums and now in Vegas!
- Progress through 4 difficulty levels as you master the game
- Big Hits, Golden Point field goals and backline plays.
- Pair up to 2 game controllers for local multiplayer.

Rugby League Legends is unofficial and not associated with any sporting bodies or professional clubs.

## Key features

- Single matches, seasons, and tournaments
- 17 Australian, 12 English, 16 International teams
- 2023 & 2024 rosters and draws
- 4 nostalgic arcade stadiums + Vegas
- 4 difficulty levels
- Local multiplayer with 2 controllers

## What do users think of Rugby League Legends '23?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Smooth and fluid gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Amazing graphics and visual presentation
- ⚡ No ads in the game
- 🕹️ Controller support (PS4/Backbone)
- 🎯 Arcade-style fun and engaging gameplay
- 📱 Easy to pick up and play
- 🏉 Great representation of NRL teams
- ✨ Detailed animations and polish
- 🎪 Nostalgic recreation of original RLL game

**Cons**

- 🎮 Poor passing control and mechanics
- 🎮 Inconsistent player movement and responsiveness
- ⚠️ Unfair AI difficulty and scripting
- ⚠️ Biased penalty system favoring opponents
- 🎥 Fixed camera angle limiting visibility
- 💰 High price point ($10) for features offered
- 🎮 Difficult tackling mechanics
- ⚠️ Long game length (20 minutes per match)
- 🎮 Unpredictable passing accuracy
- ⚠️ Extreme difficulty spike in top 8 teams

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game Center login issues causing loading screen freezes
- Halftime resume bug skipping to 68th minute
- Passing misses target and becomes difficult to recover
- Player stands still and gets tackled despite control inputs
- Sporadic and inconsistent movement controls
- Backbone controller button compatibility issues
- Kicking mechanics lack proper camera angle for aiming
- Fifth tackle kick doesn't allow aiming
- Delayed restart plays (kick offs, taps)
- Ball caught in field incorrectly counted as out with 20m penalty
- Players stacking on one side of field

**Most requested features**

- Difficulty settings or adjustable difficulty levels
- Career mode with season progression
- Player name customization and editing
- Team customization and lineup management
- Multiplayer mode (local and online)
- Adjustable game length options
- Simulation feature for matches
- Camera angle options (side/broadcast view)
- Player stats tracking and Dally M points
- 2025 season update with new teams
- Floating joystick toggle option
- Weather conditions and day/night games
- Sound effects improvements (siren for full time)
- Training center for practice
- Bench team and lineup management
- Rugby union version of the game
- Captain's Challenge mode
- Create-a-player feature
- Crowd noise toggle option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 84)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugby-league-legends-23/id6444235677/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Rugby league legends is Lwk buns

*2026-08-08*

The games itself is really fun but the reason I’m not giving 5 stars is the offloading u can’t offload without the other team sprinting in and stealing the ball all so why is easy so hard like in general the ai are so fast I can’t keep up even when I vs low rated teams they are too fast another thing is tackling the ai can tackle you from 10 metres that’s what pmo like I just wanna mess around and have fun on easy not get pumped by the dragons 20+ in the first minute and I’m not bad at the game it’s just the overall difference in ai and player skill I’m playing easy not hard

### 1/5 — Get updates

*2026-06-25, version 2024.2.0*

Bro you need to make the 2026 teams and kits bro

### 1/5 — Fun but broken

*2026-05-25, version 2024.2.0*

Whenever I’m smashing it on very hard it goes really good it always happens still really fun

### 5/5 — Review

*2026-04-26, version 2024.2.0*

is the game still being worked on behind the scenes love it

### 5/5 — Needs updates

*2026-04-03, version 2024.2.0*

This game is great and I absolutely love it. The only thing it needs is an update for the teams. Other than that it’s great

### 4/5 — Difficulty

*2025-12-02*

The games great, but it becomes EXTREMELY difficult when you play teams inside the top 8. Would change my vote to 5 stars instantly if difficulty settings were added to the game.

### 2/5 — Poor control

*2025-11-05, version 2024.1.2*

Game has potential but movement control is poor. On field player stands still and is tackled and as much as you attempt to control the movement, it is very sporadic, sometimes it works more often than not it doesn’t. Would not recommend the investment.

### 4/5 — Great game

*2025-10-19, version 2024.1.2*

I would like to know if this game can support my backbone controller. It seems the have issues with the buttons in the game. Adding that would make it perfect.

### 4/5 — When is the new update?

*2025-09-27, version 2024.1.2*

Great game, just waiting for updated squads?

### 5/5 — Best nrl game ever

*2025-08-07, version 2024.1.2*

The graphics are amazing the features are amazing everything is amazing

## Frequently asked questions about Rugby League Legends '23

### What kind of game is Rugby League Legends '23?

Rugby League Legends '23 is an arcade sports game that captures the feel of classic 1990s rugby league games with modern enhancements. It offers fast, fun, and easy-to-learn gameplay that becomes challenging to master.

### What game modes are available?

You can play single matches, full seasons, or tournaments against the AI. The game also supports local multiplayer for up to two players using game controllers, allowing you to compete with a friend.

### How many teams and stadiums are included?

The game features a wide selection of teams, including 17 Australian teams, 12 English teams, 16 International teams, and 2 State teams. You can play in 4 nostalgic, arcade-style stadiums, plus a new location in Vegas.

### Is this game free to play?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid game. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What are some key gameplay elements?

Gameplay includes exciting elements like Big Hits, Golden Point field goals, and strategic backline plays. The game progresses through 4 difficulty levels, offering a challenge as you improve your skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2024.2.0 — 2026-03-31

Removal of cloud services

### 2024.1.2 — 2024-03-12

Wild start to the season, Lets fix a few little things...

- Improved logic for kicker selection on the last tackle
- Stopped Artie from kicking it out of dummy half all the time
- Fixed some jerseys that had bad contrast on the player number
- Fixed some player hair doos and skin tones
- Added vibration feedback to a charge-down
- Updated Brisbane's away jersey

### 2024.1.1 — 2024-03-06

HUGE 2024 Update!

We’ve been hard at work in the off season and have a huge update ready to go for the start of the 2024 campaign!

- Rugby League Legends is going to Vegas, baby!  We’ve taken over the Vegas strip for round 1 of the season and dropped a field right in the middle of it.  Play in our newest stadium in tournament (Brisbane, Sydney, Manly and South Sydney) and friendly modes.
- Full 2024 update to team stats, players, jerseys and draw!
- The option to play with 2023 sides still remains in tournament modes in case your team peaked last year.
- Improvements to gameplay that result in some more open rugby league.
- Defenders now slow down when they get turned around, so start working on those grubbers, chip-and-chases, inside balls and turning players inside out!
- Added Charge-downs!  Get up in the grill of the kicker, shut down drop-goals and trap-and-scrap grubbers.  Chargedowns happen automatically if you run at the k kicker, but beware of repeat sets.
- 2024 rule updates for kickoffs and drop-outs going out on the full.
- Improved the bounce of the ball a little
- Intercepts are now less likely, and offloads are now more successful
- Added match kickoff times for the 2024 draw, so that the appropriate games are played at day time or night time.
- Fixed a bunch of bugs, including issues in the tutorial, hair sometimes detaching from players, scrum animations,

+ 2024.1.1 Fixes some minor UI bugs and Canberra's jersey clash

### 2024.1.0 — 2024-02-28

HUGE 2024 Update!

We’ve been hard at work in the off season and have a huge update ready to go for the start of the 2024 campaign!

- Rugby League Legends is going to Vegas, baby!  We’ve taken over the Vegas strip for round 1 of the season and dropped a field right in the middle of it.  Play in our newest stadium in tournament (Brisbane, Sydney, Manly and South Sydney) and friendly modes.
- Full 2024 update to team stats, players, jerseys and draw!
- The option to play with 2023 sides still remains in tournament modes in case your team peaked last year.
- Improvements to gameplay that result in some more open rugby league.
- Defenders now slow down when they get turned around, so start working on those grubbers, chip-and-chases, inside balls and turning players inside out!
- Added Charge-downs!  Get up in the grill of the kicker, shut down drop-goals and trap-and-scrap grubbers.  Chargedowns happen automatically if you run at the k kicker, but beware of repeat sets.
- 2024 rule updates for kickoffs and drop-outs going out on the full.
- Improved the bounce of the ball a little
- Intercepts are now less likely, and offloads are now more successful
- Added match kickoff times for the 2024 draw, so that the appropriate games are played at day time or night time.
- Fixed a bunch of bugs, including issues in the tutorial, hair sometimes detaching from players, scrum animations,

### 2023.4.0 — 2023-08-31

We’re getting to the pointy end of the season - hope your team is making it to September or at the very least having a really good Mad Monday!  Heres an update to get you through finals time.

- Added match stats to the pause screen!
- Added an option to start a tournament with either the 2023 draw or a random draw.
- Added ability to do short drop-outs
- Fixed some bugs in the menu screens

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