If you like to watch Rugby, you'll like to play Rugby '06.
This game will have (compared to halo) a very small market. So don't expect drop dead amazing graphics or cut scenes. Expect a fast and fun game.
The grapics are good, they are all they need to be, you don't need the same textures of real time light that you find in Splinter Cell. For example, the crowds are blurry 2-d people, during replayers you have people running everywhere and when your players stretch they are touching their toes - but not!
But this DOES NOT MATTER! It's all about the gameplay. EA have done a really good job of capturing the speed and big hits of Rugby Union. Even though they are little computer people, you reall feel for them after a big hit or head high.
The new offload feature is brilliant. Great for those run through tries.
Playing with a mate is even better, the game can swing wildly from side to side. All you need to do is get one good set play out, and shoulder charge to full back and your over the line for a try.
Buy this game.