Australian Rugby League Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Australian Rugby League

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1995
GenreSports
DeveloperElectronic Arts
PublisherEA Sports
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Electronic Arts and published by EA Sports, Australian Rugby League arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995 as a sports game.

It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, Comix Zone and Ristar.

Electronic Arts also made Road Rash II, Road Rash 3 and Budokan: The Martial Spirit for the Genesis.

Australian Rugby League supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Australian Rugby League is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Australian Rugby League gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Australian Rugby League cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Team 2 Never ScoresFFFDBD:00
Team 2 Enormous ScoreFFFDBC:05

See all Australian Rugby League cheats

Australian Rugby League walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Australian Rugby League.

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Australian Rugby League FAQ

When did Australian Rugby League come out on the Genesis?

Australian Rugby League was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.

Who made Australian Rugby League?

It was developed by Electronic Arts and published by EA Sports.

Is Australian Rugby League multiplayer?

Yes. Australian Rugby League supports up to 4 players.

How long does Australian Rugby League take to play?

As a sports game, Australian Rugby League typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Australian Rugby League on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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