- Update - 28 August - 28 August 2025
Dear players,A new update is available today on PC!Here is today notes:Updated England Men’s and Women’s KitsImproved sidestep animation and trajectoryImproved quick camera changes for smoother transitionsChanged Try Dive buttons to Y/TriangleAdjusted UI for classic conversion styleAdjusted conversion kick “ideal” inputChanged conversion pitch control to LB/L1 and RB/R1Corrected double UI issue when changing conversion stylesCorrected incorrect inputs when box kicking from scrumsCorrected try calls when tackled in goalRemoved incorrect markers after unsuccessful box kicksBalanced defensive options for fends and sidestepsAdjusted AI defense, reducing fendingAdjusted AI offensive use of sidesteps and other tacticsRectified hardest difficulties conversion mechanic issue Improved StabilityThank you!Social ChannelsRugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big A…
- Update - 6 August - 6 August 2025
Dear players,A new update is available today on PC!Here is today notes:Added Dynamic Conversion Kicks Added option to switch between Dynamic or Classic Conversion Kick Added Traditional Punt Option Added option to switch between Traditional or Skill-Based In-Play kicksAdjusted Attacking and Defensive Lines Assorted Team Updates Assorted Player Visual Updates Improved StabilityThank you!Social ChannelsRugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 25 June - 25 June 2025
Dear players,A new update is available today on PC!Here is today notes:Resolved Line-up ConflictsResolved modified teams conflicting with shipped teams, causing unusable line-ups.Balanced 50:22AI now adjusts 50:22 plays proportionally by match difficulty; kick power better reflects player skill.Balanced Punt KicksPunt kick power better reflects player skill.Standardised Kick TargetingStandardised kick direction input; added invert option.Improved CommentaryResolved unusual triggers and added new lines.Improved StabilityAddressed stability issues reported to our support team.Thank you! Social ChannelsRugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 18 June - 18 June 2025
Dear players,A new update is available today on PC!Here is today notes: Women's League Uniform UpdatesWomen's uniform adjusted to allow for better movement.Kicking ArcsAll horizontal kicking arcs have been expanded, allowing greater control of kick placement.Added Drive TacklesTackles have been adjusted, allowing playout of drive tackle scenarios, resulting in greater ground gained.Match Settings LogicUpdated individual match type logic to discern more appropriate match settings. This will not affect matchups of opposing leagues.General OptimisationsA number of areas of the game have been optimised for better performance. Including optimisations in the interchange system when doing a number of swaps.Thank you! Social ChannelsRugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 12 June - 12 June 2025
Dear players,A new update is available today on PC!Here is today notes: Improved Box KickingGreater control over box kicks and trajectory displayed.Improved AI Kick DecisionsGreater AI situational kicking awareness.Improved AI Match AwarenessGreater AI time/score situational awareness.Improved Ruck FormationImproved player ruck participation, non-participants better positioned.Corrected Referee InterferenceAI player passing to avoid the referee resolved.Improved StabilityAddressed stability issues reported to our support team.Thank you! Social ChannelsRugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 30 May - 30 May 2025
Adjusted Punt and Bomb Kick Power to require release of button to get full power
- Update - 21 May - 21 May 2025
Hello everyone, The new update for this Thursday, May 21st is now available! Below, you'll find the changes included in this update: Reduced Box Kick Tackle Chance Reduced chance of being tackled while performing a box kick out of a ruck. Improved AI Line Breaks Improved AI actions after line breaks. Adjust Scoot Input Adjusted the inputs required to scoot from the ruck and mauls, reducing accidental scoots. Corrected Custom Uniform Logos Corrected a scaling issue of logos on custom uniforms. Improved Stability Resolutions to stability issues reported to our support team have been included in this patch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340870/Rugby_25/ Social Channels Rugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 14 May - 14 May 2025
Hey everyone, This update brings key improvements to gameplay and performance. From more balanced player speed and better ruck joins to smoother cut scenes and improved stability, here’s everything new in this patch! Balanced Player Speed Resolve Automatic Try Score Improve Ruck Join Improve Cut Scenes Improved Stability https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340870/Rugby_25/ Social Channels Rugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 30 April - 30 April 2025
Hey everyone, The latest update for April is available now and brings a number of fixes and improvements: Corrected Fends Adjusted Ball Hold Penalties Improved Stability https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340870/Rugby_25/ Social Channels Rugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 28 April - 29 April 2025
Dear players, A new update was released yesterday to fix the issues reported in the last few updates. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340870/Rugby_25/ Social Channels Rugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 24 April - 24 April 2025
Dear players, Thanks for your feedback on yesterday’s update - we’ve made a few corrections accordingly. Reduced turnovers Improved Ruck Entry Speed Improved Kick Aiming Improved AI Ruck Decisions Improved Stability https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340870/Rugby_25/ Social Channels Rugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 23 April - 23 April 2025
Dear players, As you saw on our socials, anupdate is coming today to Rugby 25! From this week we will move to once a week, Wednesday updates. Added five player ruck option Added player send off Added new Celebration Cutscene Balanced fatigue and fatigue management in career matches Improved Career pending offer functionality Improved end of season award stat tracking Improved free agent salary expectations Improved player recruitment menu flow Improved camera options during rucks Improved AI substitution and injured player decisions Improved Stamina system Improved AI pass decision making Improved Stability https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340870/Rugby_25/ Social Channels Rugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 15 April - 15 April 2025
Dear players, A new update is now available! The latest update features Balanced Evasion Effectiveness, Corrected Defensive Try Area Kicks, Improved Play Now Settings, and Enhanced Stability for a smoother gameplay experience. Balanced Evasion Effectiveness Tackle avoidance via Sidesteps and Fends have been balanced.Corrected Defensive Try Area Kicks Corrected occurrences of inability to kick the ball when in the defensive try area.Improved Play Now Settings Home grounds will now be selected by default when starting a Play Now match.Improved Stability Resolutions to stability issues reported to our support team have been included in this patch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340870/Rugby_25/ Social Channels Rugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 10 April - 10 April 2025
Dear players, A new update is now available! Updated Player Ratings Updated Super Rugby and MLR player ratings to reflect recent form. Updated Player Visuals Perpignan and Clermont Top 14 player photogrammetry. Improved Stability Resolutions to stability issues reported to our support team have been included in this patch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340870/Rugby_25/ Social Channels Rugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 8 April - 8 April 2025
Dear players, New update available today with some improvements, you can read the full notes here: Improved Momentum Players will maintain their momentum while receiving offloads.Improved AI Defensive Line The defensive line of the AI will be more realistic, particularly scrumhalf behaviour.Improved Penalty Decision Making The AI will not pick to take a scrum for the majority of penalties, with greater situational awareness applied to the penalty choice.Improved Stability Resolutions to stability issues reported to our support team have been included in this patch. Social Channels Rugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 3rd April - 3 April 2025
Dear players, New update available today, you can read the full notes here: Balanced Player Movement Speed Individual player movement speeds have been adjusted to further balance line breaks and defence.Improved AI AI controlled teams will have better defensive formations, tackle and passes.Corrected Tackle Issue Rectified an issue where after receiving an offload players could occasionally be put in a state where they could not be tackled.Corrected Achievement/Trophy unlocks Issues preventing the unlock of the Collector, Sin to Win and Internet Points achievements have been resolved.Improved Stability Resolutions to stability issues reported to our support team have been included in this patch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340870/Rugby_25/ Social Channels Rugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Bi…
- Update - 1st April - 3 April 2025
Dear players, New update available! You can read the full notes here: Added Career International Rankings Career mode International team rankings will be viewable when managing a national team.Improved Online Leaderboards Investigations have found integrity issues with the leaderboards. We have resolved cases of incorrect match results being posted. Unfortunately, in fairness to all competing, there will be a reset of the current leaderboards on Wednesday 2nd April.Improved Audio Improved crowd sounds, including correction of incorrect player vocals in Women’s matches.Improved Stability Resolutions to stability issues reported to our support team have been included in this patch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340870/Rugby_25/ Social Channels Rugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 27 March - 27 March 2025
Dear players, New update available, including the addition of women's national teams to Rugby 25! You can read the full notes here: Added Women’s Rugby The women’s national teams for Australia, United States, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy have been added. These can be used for Play Now matches, custom competitions and online custom matches. Added Women’s Six Nations Competition The Women’s Six Nations competition has been added to the competition mode, enjoy the full Women's Six Nations experience. Added Player Visuals Player visuals for the Australia, United States, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy Women’s national teams, as well as Clermont from the Top 14 have been added. Improved Stability Resolutions to stability issues reported to our support team have been included in this patch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340870/Rugby_25/ Social Channels…
- Update - 25 March - 25 March 2025
Dear players, A new update is now available. You can read the full notes here: Balanced Player Speed Player role and attributes have a greater effect on movement speed.Balanced Kicking Player role and attributes have a greater effect on kicking ability.Balanced Difficulty Reduced the amount of tackle assistance given by AI controlled players and improved AI defensive tactics on harder difficulties.Improved Animations Tackle and fend animations have been improved.Improved Stability Resolutions to stability issues reported to our support team have been included in this patch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340870/Rugby_25/ Social Channels Rugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
- Update - 20 March - 20 March 2025
Dear players, A new update is going live today! Full notes: Improved Offside Detection Issues with offside incorrectly triggering during box kicks have been rectified.Corrected Lineup Retention Official team lineup modification made in the Academy will be correctly retained.Corrected Pass Input Issue Corrected scenarios where the pass receiver post maul could not pass the ball.Improved Stability Resolutions to stability issues reported to our support team have been included in this patch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340870/Rugby_25/ Social Channels Rugby 25 Twitter Rugby 25 Facebook Rugby 25 Instagram Rugby 25 Subreddit Big Ant EA Support Big Ant Twitter Big Ant Forums Big Ant website
