The sport has ”moved on” since the last Rugby title, and it’s now even the ”fastest growing team sport in the US.” The World Cup was watched by 4.3 billion viewers.
”This is the first time rugby will be experienced on 360 and PS3 and the first time we’ll feature online play,” said HB Studios’ general manager Alistair Jarvis.
”The sport has moved on since we last made a Rugby title, and we’ve captured the flowing nature of the sport as it’s currently played.” It’s ready to conquer the globe.
“Rugby is growing across the world and in emerging markets such as North America and this year, the Rugby World Cup will be broadcast on NBC. Rugby was recently written about in the Economist as the fastest growing team sport in the US.”
”Rugby is now played by men and women in more than 100 countries across five continents. The 2007 Rugby World Cup was watched by 4.3 billion TV viewers in over 200 countries,” continued Jarvis. Rugby has gained more ground over the years in the UK.
”It’s safe to say that as gamers want to play as their favourite teams in the lead up to and during Rugby World Cup 2011, the biggest sporting event this year will spawn one of the biggest games of the year.” It’s time to snub that snooty football (soccer) crowd.
Rugby World Cup 2011 releases on Xbox 360 and PS3 later this year.
