International Rugby Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

International Rugby

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenreSports
DeveloperDomark
PublisherTiertex
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993, International Rugby is a sports game developed by Domark and published by Tiertex.

It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.

Domark also made Prince of Persia, James Bond 007: The Duel and F1 for the Genesis.

International Rugby supports up to 2 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 International Rugby 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

International Rugby gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

International Rugby cheats & codes

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

Team 2 Score Modifier (P2/CPU)FF31B3:XX

See all International Rugby cheats

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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.

International Rugby FAQ

When did International Rugby come out on the Genesis?

International Rugby was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made International Rugby?

It was developed by Domark and published by Tiertex.

Is International Rugby multiplayer?

Yes. International Rugby supports up to 2 players.

How long does International Rugby take to play?

As a sports game, International Rugby 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.

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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