@JNT_BA just take the lock off the licensed teams so we can edit them properly, and maybe even edit the players as well, looking at some players like Damian McKenzie and Bauden Barrett, they dont even have such big arms in real life like in the game,
You honestly “trying” to fix things in game, that is not first priority, “ more refs” no man
I hope they see this and read this bud and maybe can fix the Negatives … The TMO needs a fix with the held up and a screen ruling a try or no try cause every held up is a no try but actually it must be a try @JNT_BA
Well, JNT already indicated in his thread The Future of Rugby 25 what we could except to see coming, but here is a new feedback.
As Tani said, I might have the Stockholm Syndrome with R25 and BA lol.
I guess we can just wait (tired to wait lol), be grumpy or share memes.
Messages from Ross last night
The licensing base in R25 is, without a doubt, one of its greatest strengths. It’s the biggest licensed rugby union game ever made, and adding the Women’s Rugby World Cup is fantastic — thank you for that.
For the future (whether in R25 updates or R27), the following additions would be great:
International
Club
These would bring in many world-class players retired from internationals currently missing (e.g., Quade Cooper, Will Genia, Richie Mo’unga, Aaron Smith — many of whom play in Japan).
Also worth noting: the Men’s Rugby World Cup already appears in Career Mode but can’t be played in Competition Mode or recreated in Custom Competitions due to limited format options. Expanding these formats of Custom Competition would make a big difference.
Coach Career Mode is already a strong foundation with many possibilities. To make it more immersive:
Photogrammetry is dependent on player attendance, but many important international players are still missing — South Africa being a prime example. Many Top 14 clubs, almost all Pro D2, and some MLR teams also lack photogrammetry. Probably the same for Super Rugby, Premiership and URC
Suggested improvements:
Currently, licensed players can’t be swapped between clubs. A better squad management system for transfers would:
Pro Team Mode — Any chance before 2026? Could include legends for replay value
Be a Pro Career Mode —
Create a single-player, narrative-driven career mode similar to FIFA’s The Journey (Alex Hunter) or NBA 2K’s MyCareer, where the player controls one athlete’s journey from Brive grassroots rugby to international stardom, and finally winning the World Cup for France
“Era Mode” for Rugby Objective Let players relive, rewrite, or experience different iconic periods in rugby history, with authentic rules, teams, players, and presentation styles from that time.
Visual Atmosphere — More adboards and sponsors in stadiums to avoid empty feel
National Anthems & Haka — Adds immersion and authenticity ** Ka Mata and Kapa O Pango (NZ), Cibi (Fiji), Siva tau (Samoa), Kailao and Sipi Tau (Tonga)**
** Opponent Team Reaction to Haka
Club Anthems — Pilou Pilou (Toulon), La Peña Baiona (Bayonne)
Fun touches / Easter eggs — e.g., Kelvin as referee, gripsocks (nod to Jordan)
@JNT_BA , please make R25 good
Please make League fans jealous of Union fans
Please make Gripsocks great again
When Memes, When Patch ?
Totally agree with you, @Bapean — and I’d add the Autumn Nations Series to that list as well.
@JNT_BA, in your post about the future of Rugby 25, do you know when we might see the next stadium-based update? For example, Virgin Media Park is already in the game for the Women’s Six Nations but isn’t available in men’s modes, and you can’t assign it as a home ground for a team. Also, any news on updated squad rosters and kits?
And will there be a small patch this week to fix up a few things?
The game really is improving with each step — feels like it’s getting better by the minute. Thanks for all the work so far.
The current Autumn Nations Series is GONE after this season (25/26). World Rugby are set to launch a two-yearly Nations Championship (across Summer/Autumn windows) next season - not worth the effort to build the current ANC in. All good points though, plus they really need to get the Gallagher Prem rebrand integrated with the next build!
It would be amazing !
Well done sir! A fantastic well thought out post!
Look I’ll say this again. If you have to *** to get around the censorship then just dont use the word or the ***. I think that’s simple. I don’t like having to clean up posts that are all good but people add ***. Im just going to delete them from now on.
May i ask whats the next thing we getting on next patch?better rucks and sidesteps? @JNT_BA
Ooops noted, sorry my bad, won’t do it again.
I tried to sound bogan and fair dinkum 
#FrenchMoleTryingToBeAustralian
Haha but I reckon it was not necessary
That said, Quand November 115th ?
100% agree with you on that mate
Maybe I just shouldn’t have used that word, I can get that, as it could be an open door to uncontrolled lads on the forum
Hi @JNT_BA … the field positions is getting there nice to see the wings in there position … but will just like to see the support lines to be better because I must jog with my players to get my team to catch up to pass and maybe some more sidesteps and skills to work like set plays and so … also can you take a look at the “held up” over the try line please the TMO ? every held up is a no try … Thanks @JNT_BA
@JNT_BA when can we expect a fix for advertising and pitch markings (sponsor specific) for Six Nations (men’s) and Super Rugby?
When passing smoothness ?
When first of the class ?
When Wife Carrying 26 ?
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Football (Soccer) | ~4 billion | Worldwide — Europe, South America, Africa, Asia | $40+ billion | 3-4 billion (FIFA World Cup) |
| 2 | Cricket | ~2 to 2.5 billion | South Asia, UK, Australia | $6-7 billion | 1-2 billion (ICC World Cup, IPL) |
| 3 | Basketball | ~1 to 1.2 billion | USA, China, Philippines, Europe, Americas | $5-6 billion | 100+ million (NBA Finals, Olympics) |
| 4 | Tennis | ~1 billion | Global | $6-7 billion | 100+ million (Grand Slams) |
| 5 | Volleyball | ~900 million | Europe, Asia, Latin America | $1-2 billion (est.) | 50-100 million (Olympics, World Champs) |
| 6 | Table Tennis | ~875 million | China, Asia, Europe | <$1 billion (est.) | 10-30 million (World Champs, Olympics) |
| 7 | Rugby Union | ~475 million | Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia | $1-1.5 billion | 50-70 million (Rugby World Cup) |
| 8 | Baseball | ~500 million | USA, Japan, South Korea, Latin America | $4-5 billion | 20-30 million (World Series, World Baseball Classic) |
| 9 | Golf | ~450 million | USA, Europe, Asia | $7-8 billion | 10-20 million (Masters, PGA Tour) |
| 10 | American Football (NFL) | ~400 million | USA, some growth in Mexico, UK | $15+ billion | 100+ million (Super Bowl) |
| 11 | Handball | ~275 million | Europe, North Africa, Middle East | $500 million - $1 billion (est.) | 10-15 million (World Champs, Olympics) |
| 12 | Field Hockey | ~300 million | India, Pakistan, Netherlands, Australia, UK | $500 million - $1 billion (est.) | 20-30 million (Hockey World Cup, Olympics) |
| 13 | Rugby League | ~85 to 100 million | Australia, New Zealand, UK, Pacific Islands | $200-300 million (est.) | 5-10 million (State of Origin, World Cup) |
| 14 | Ice Hockey | ~80 to 100 million | USA, Canada, Russia, Northern Europe | $3-4 billion | 20-25 million (Stanley Cup, Olympics) |
| 15 | AFL (Australian Football) | ~6 to 7 million | Australia | $300-400 million (est.) | 1-2 million (Grand Final) |
| 16 | Swimming | ~600 million (fans + participants) | Global | $500 million - $1 billion (est.) | 50-70 million (Olympics) |
| 17 | Wife Carrying | ~0.1 million | Finland, some events Europe & USA | Negligible | Very small / niche event / Valhalla |
Hi @JNT_BA any news on what we will be getting on the new major patch next time and what will be worked on ?
Only thing I can confirm is the WRWC. Next overhaul… is complicated and I dont like announcing anything until I’m sure.
Next patch complicated = Kelvin tried to add gripsocks in it
All Good thanks @JNT_BA appreciate the feedback… Maybe add the Men rugby World cup too ? … and please take a look at the “Held up” TMO call from the referee .. every held up is a no try but must actually be a try maybe a screen or so like RL26 will be cool …Thanks @JNT_BA
Haha oops. WRWC25. This is why I dont like typing on my phone.
