Rugby Union Team Manager 2017

Rugby Union Team Manager 2017

Released Nov 2016

“The Number 1 Rugby Union Management Game”. Immerse yourself fully into the thrilling and dynamic world of Rugby Union management. Featuring players from the best leagues, and competitions from around the World. Have you got what it takes to steer your club to glory?

53% positive · 102 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Where to buy

Steam $39.99
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Evaluation

Rugby Union Team Manager 2017 launched on November 25, 2016 and received steady post-launch support from Alternative Software. The developer shipped a series of feature patches and improvements through early 2017, including a new 2D match engine (January 12, 2017) and a free Tour Game mode (May 31, 2017). Two paid season update DLCs extended the game's lifespan: the 2017/18 Season Update (October 4, 2017) and the 2018/19 Season Update (March 27, 2019). Both DLCs are fully released with no unreleased content remaining on the store. The final developer communication was a minor bug fix posted on June 14, 2019. No further updates, announcements, or developer communications have appeared since that date. There is no indication of any planned future content, and the pattern of annual season updates ended with the 2018/19 edition. The game appears to have concluded its post-launch support cycle as of June 2019.
Evidence
2018/19 Season Update DLC released — the second and final season update DLC, with no further season updates following.
dlc listing · Mar 27, 2019 source content shipped
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Game released on Steam on November 25, 2016.
news post · Nov 25, 2016 source content shipped
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Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Alternative Software Ltd
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game


“The Number 1 Rugby Union Management Game”

Immerse yourself fully into the thrilling and dynamic world of Rugby Union management.
Have you got what it takes to steer your club to glory?

New Player Progression System

Recruit raw teenage talent and nurture them through the colts, and through the academy. Then watch them blossom in the main squad and throughout their career into representative and international rugby.

In Depth Transfer Market

Featuring players from the best leagues, and competitions from around the World. Opt to splash out on transfer list stars, or chose to hunt out a bargain, amongst the out of contract players. With over 18,000 players and 323 clubs to select from!

New Manager Profiles

You can select to be a “shorts & whistle, training paddock” type manager, or a “suit & tie, negotiation room” type manager.

Manage your favourite team

Then progress to manage international teams, to then further test your skills with the very best in the Sport.

New Negotiation Mechanisms

Use your club's status to leverage favourable deals, to present to the Chairman and the board. Get involved with your club’s sponsorship, from the new small business deals, to large corporate sponsorship options, with the game’s new
comprehensive financial receipt and expenditure feature.

New 3D match engine

An all new engine which allows you to fully adapt tactics and playing styles from the touchline, all while the match is in progress.

Scaling Stadiums

When the right time comes and the club has the finances available, steadily upgrade your stadium to an international sized arena. Look to improve all your facilities including: - Gymnasium, Training Paddock, Equipped Enclosure, Physio Suite, Tactical Briefing Room, and The Clubhouse.

Career Continuation

But if the Chairman's axe should fall, you can assess your options, and look to get a new job offer.

New Comprehensive Game Editor

Allowing numerous game customisation possibilities.
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