# Rugby Nations 22 — World class Rugby Union

> Realistic Rugby Union simulation game with team building and women's rugby. (iPhone/iPad app by Distinctive Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugby-nations-22/id1575899916 (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: 4.70/5 from 1,940 App Store ratings · 422 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +12
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1.1 GB
- Languages: European Spanish, French (France), American English, Italian, Japanese
- Released: 2022-01-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugby-nations-22/id1575899916/reviews.md

## What is Rugby Nations 22?

Fight every ruck, power through every scrum and convert every precious point. With Rugby Nations 22… Every day is a Rugby day. Let’s play!

Featuring a slew of new gameplay features, graphical improvements and huge changes to player training/progression - allowing for deeper than ever customisation of your Rugby squad.

And, for the first time, the Women’s game is fully represented on an equal footing to the men’s game.

A complete visual overhaul has seen all of the players and stadiums lovingly recreated to make this an awesome looking Rugby game.

And, of course, the gameplay has been further enhanced to offer a fresh and distinctive challenge to Rugby fans all around the World.

Download Rugby Nations 22 for FREE now!

CREATE YOUR OWN CLUB
Create your very own Rugby team, collect and build a team of legendary players and compete with the best teams from around the World to rise through the leagues and claim the silverware.

WOMEN’S RUGBY
Women’s Rugby is one of the fastest growing team sports in the World, with over 2.7 million women and girls playing, it’s clear that no Rugby game would be complete without inclusion of the women’s game.

ALL NEW VISUALS
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. So, whether it’s a twilight match in New Zealand, a day match in bright sunshine in Australia or a rainy night match in England you’ll find it all beautifully presented.

ENHANCED GAMEPLAY
All new Ruck, Maul, Scrum and Lineout game-play puts you more in control. Plus, individual player traits give each player extra flair and game-play options.

FEATURES
- Women’s Rugby is fully represented for the first time in Rugby Nations.
- All new player visuals for both male and female players.
- Twelve lovingly recreated stadium environments.
- Major improvements to game-play.
- Brand new Ruck, Scrum, Maul and Lineout mini-games.
- Enhanced stadium 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

- Create and customize your own rugby club
- Build a team of legendary players
- Fully integrated Women's Rugby
- Enhanced gameplay mechanics (ruck, scrum, maul, lineout)
- All-new player and stadium visuals
- Deeper player training and progression

## 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 |
| 24 Hour Unlimited Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| VIP access for 1 week | $6.99 | one-time |
| Massive Cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| Massive Gold | $99.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Gold | $49.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Rugby Nations 22?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
- 💡 Accurate to real-life rugby
- 👍 Good value for a free game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Frustrating energy/paywall system
- 🐛 Inconsistent player ratings and positions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Players randomly kicking or passing the ball incorrectly
- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially in international matches
- Issues with the ruck and tackle mechanics
- Inconsistent refereeing and penalties

**Most requested features**

- Add more official leagues and competitions
- Improve AI and difficulty balancing
- Implement a career mode or manager mode
- Allow more customization options for teams and players

## Recent user reviews (10 of 422)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rugby-nations-22/id1575899916/reviews.md

### 5/5 — good game

*2026-04-18, version 1.3.1*

it is the best app ever

### 5/5 — Rugby nation 22

*2026-04-11, version 1.3.1*

Absolutely awesome

### 1/5 — Malo

*2025-09-29, version 1.3.1*

Son tremendos pelotudos

### 1/5 — うざい

*2025-09-26*

ゴール前ボール取ったと思えばすぐ取られるのなんなん

### 5/5 — Rugby nations 22

*2025-09-06, version 1.3.1*

My great home team is score some scores

### 1/5 — Terrible levelling

*2025-08-13, version 1.3.1*

Unless you spend money on this game it becomes practically impossible to win since it forces random chance events like knock ons and penalties for the other team that you have no control over also it makes winning any ruck impossible as this is also entirely dependant on the limited stats of your team.

### 1/5 — Worst game ever

*2025-07-18, version 1.3.1*

Even if the team is 2 OVR higher than you you can’t win rucks, scrums or malls 

Never get

### 1/5 — trash

*2025-06-26, version 1.3.1*

like trash

### 5/5 — Gioco bello, ma…

*2025-05-06, version 1.3.1*

Gioco super, ma è difficilissimo avere nuovi giocatori tipo io che sono 74 di valutazione, non riesco a trovare giocatori oltre al 90 di valutazione, però faccio anche molta fatica a ottenere potenziamenti per i leggendari e ora sto cercando di guadagnare con vari mondiali potenziamenti utili anche per cambi di posizione o miglioramenti di grado comunque gioco molto bello

### 5/5 — The best game ever

*2025-04-26, version 1.3.1*

Here is five reasons why rugby national 22 is good number one. I always wanted this game number two. I always wanted to play rugby number three. There’s girls and boys number four is just like football but different number five. It’s just the best.
It’s

## Frequently asked questions about Rugby Nations 22

### What is Rugby Nations 22?

Rugby Nations 22 is a mobile game that simulates Rugby Union. It allows players to experience every aspect of the game, from rucks and scrums to converting points. The game features a complete visual overhaul, enhanced gameplay, and deep customization options for your team.

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

Key features include the ability to create and build your own rugby club with legendary players, the first-ever full representation of Women's Rugby on equal footing with the men's game, all-new player and stadium visuals, and enhanced gameplay mechanics for rucks, scrums, mauls, and lineouts.

### Is Rugby Nations 22 free to play?

Yes, Rugby Nations 22 is free-to-play. However, it does include optional in-app purchases that can be bought with real money, allowing for further customization or progression.

### Who is Rugby Nations 22 for?

This game is designed for Rugby fans of all levels, from casual players to dedicated enthusiasts. It's particularly appealing to those who enjoy sports simulations, team management, and experiencing the excitement of Rugby Union.

### Can I play as women's rugby teams in Rugby Nations 22?

Yes, for the first time, Women's Rugby is fully represented in Rugby Nations 22 on an equal footing to the men's game. This includes all-new player visuals for female players and integration into the game's core experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2023-09-08

Celebrates the launch of Rugby Nations 24

### 1.3.0 — 2023-02-13

- Updated a number of international teams.
- Fixed some minor bugs.
Enjoying Rugby Nations 22 or want to let us know what to add in future updates, leave us a review!

### 1.2.2 — 2022-10-12

- Fixed an issue preventing some players from picking up loose balls
- Improved player logic in try zone
- Reduced the rate at which wind speed changes can occur when kicking

### 1.2.1 — 2022-09-26

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.2.0 — 2022-09-13

Minor bug fixes.

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