Are you a Rugby Fan! You must have watched or many of you might have been there in the 2015 Rugby Eighth World Cup ceremony that has been inaugurated at Twickenham Stadium. Hosted by England from 18 September to 31 October; the finals will take place in London. The Six Nations championship has been flagged off with a stunning English victory over the old enemy Wales in Cardiff. And this September, the UK will be hosting the World Cup for just the second time in its history.
When talking of the sport of rugby there is a wind of excitement and craze. Obviously, as a Rugby enthusiast, you do not wish to miss out on anything. Rugby Mobile Apps have now made things easier for you. This year you have the access to the best of smartphone devices and apps for iOS and Androids which will keep you hooked to the Rugby matches.
1. Official Rugby World Cup 2015 App
Available for iOS / Android
The Official Rugby World Cup 2015 App is free to download from iTunes and Play Google App Store. This App comes in English, French, Spanish and Japanese languages, providing fans with all the information they need in the lead up and throughout the Rugby World Cup 2015.
Features of this App
- Weekly video quiz
- Trivia quiz
- Social buzz from all #RWC2015 teams
- Latest News
- Fixtures
- Pools
- Interactive match centre
- Live audio of all RWC match
- Dream Team game
- Add the RWC match schedule to your calendar and get notifications on where to watch.
- Follow the Webb Ellis Cup as it travels the UK and Ireland on it’s countdown to kick-off on the RWC Trophy Tour
- Check out which RWC matches still have tickets available
- Receive push notifications based on your location.
- You can personalise it to the country you’re following in a touch of the app too.
2. Rugby Nations 16
Available for iOS / Android
This App has been released lately on 9th September and is available at iTunes and Google play store for $7.49.
Features of this App
- Runs also on Apple Watch for iPhones.
Special optimized Phoenix technology that drives fantastic 3D visuals - New Touch Control
- Interactive Tournaments with Live Games
- Scoring Animations
- Earning Points for your Team
- Taunt Support or Share
- Excellent presentation
3. Ultimate Rugby
Available for iOS / Android
You can download this app free from iTunes and Play Google Store. It comes in English, Bokmål, Norwegian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish languages.
Features of this App
- Real time LIVE scores for all Tier One professional rugby matches worldwide. Includes post match video highlights
- In game vines so you see the action unfold right as it happens.
- uScore, the new feature on the app which allows users to score any rugby game, anywhere at anytime and bring a new level of coverage to the grassroots game.
- Find your club or school on uScore and keep supporters up to date with all the latest scores and match events like never before.
- Player Profile cards with stats connecting you with your favourite players
- Team and Player twitter Integration and the new ability to share the score via Twitter and Facebook
- Personalization: Identify and follow your favourites
- Massively improved post match experience including scoring stats and improved highlights packages
- Breaking news via push notifications for your favourited teams
- Ticket availability and stadium maps in the pre-match Centre.
- Notifications on squad announcements, kick off times and match results.
- Live chat with other fans before, during and after matches.
Ultimate Rugby is brilliant giving comprehensive coverage throughout the tournament.
4. ITV Rugby World Cup 2015
Available for iOS / Android
Available at iTunes and Google Play Store this app is free to download
Features of this App
- Video highlights of every game
- In-game clips
- Latest news
- Fixtures
- Results and standings.
- Live Mode (Available only on Live Tournaments)
- Brand New Kicking Game
The broadcaster will also use the app to poll fans on key moments.
5. Rugby World Magazine
Available for iOS
Rugby World Magazine App is available on iTunes for free download. Established in 1960, Rugby World magazine offers you unique, monthly access to the national and international stars of rugby union.
Features of this App
- Provides insiders-view of the sport
- Explosive Images
Subscription periods for Rugby World Magazine - Day to Day News during World Cup
6. Flick Nations Rugby
Available for iOS / Android
Features of this App
• Full HD resolution on iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus.
• Choose from 15 of the world’s top rugby nations.
• Kick conversions under pressure.
• Kick-to-touch to gain territory on the field.
• Hit the goalposts in a classic test of precision.
• Earn XP & level up your skills.
• Game Center leaderboards and achievements.
This addictive app offers a wider category of flick-sports games like football and American football where you swipe to boot then steer the ball.
7. All Blacks: Rugby Union App
Available for iOS / Android
This App is available for free at iTunes and Google play store and is considered the best app too!
Features of this App
- Apple Watch
- Latest news on Rugby Union and the All Blacks
- Great videos of incredible ABs in action
- The live match screen
- Fixtures and scores for a huge range of competitions such as Super Rugby, The Rugby Championship, the ITM Cup and International tests from around the world
Team lineups and player information with lovely profile pictures, bio information and season stats. - A slick Timeline to keep you up to speed with news, videos, Tweets, Fixtures and interesting stats from the world of Rugby Union
View past season fixtures as well as upcoming games. - Stats for each game,
- Calendar integration allows you to keep track of the matches you care most about it being, the mighty All Blacks or your favourite Super Rugby Team.
- Notifications – set these up to get notified of new team lineups, Match Kickoff, Half Time Score and Final Score.
8. Rugby World Cup 2015 Programmes
Avialable for iOS
Release lately this App is available on iTunes for free with English, Danish, French, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese.
Features of this App
- Download the latest issue before every match or subscribe for the tournament and receive your copy as soon as it’s published.
- If you can’t make it to the match you can still show your support and download one or all 48 digital versions of the tournament programmes to keep yourself up-to-date.
- Each jam-packed issue brings you the hottest news, interviews, player info, match coverage, in-depth history and much more.
- Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app.
Thus in this App, you can get your hands on the official programs in digital form. Charged via subscription, there’ll be 48 programs over the next month.
9. Rugby Manager
Available for iOS / Android
This free App can be downloaded from iTunes and Google play store for free. It comes in English, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish languages.
Features of this App
- Exciting competitions: championship, cup, tournaments etc.
- Advanced individual training of your players
- Recruiting new players in a fun live bidding system
- Individual strategic instructions for optimal performance of your players
- An innovating tool for creating realistic team strategies
- Amazing real-time matches!
Create your own rugby club, train your players, prepare the best strategy and win the championship. Play against your friends or other players in many competitions and show off your management skills!
10. World Rugby Laws of Rugby
Available for iOS
This App is available on iTunes for free
Features of this App
- You can watch video examples and animations to build your understanding of how the World Rugby Laws of the Game are applied on the field of play.
- 80 embedded videos, and over 200 more which can be viewed over the internet, this Application includes information on Laws 1 -22 of the World Rugby Laws of the Game
- Seven-a-side and Under 19 Variations
- 49 referee signals are detailed in words, pictures and video.
- This app is a must-have for all coaches, referees, players and Rugby enthusiasts.
11. Rugby Kicks 2
Available for iOS / Android
- Rugby Kicks 2 is a free app available at iTunes and Google Play Store.
Features of this App
- Supercharged Tournament Themed Game Mode
- Take on Follow Rugby Fans
- Phoenix Powered Graphics
- Rugby Pro Approved Mechanics
- Exclusive Country Customization and Match Day Specials
- If you love the kicking heroes of Rugby and want to see them in action then this App is for you.
