I have already been making new URC players for the past few months. Especially Academy Players for all teams and they are on Fan Hub.
We are waiting and hoping the game gets updated soon with the URC Face scanned players that have transferred to other teams for this new season. I think it’s a huge job for anyone to start making the entire URC player database from scratch.
We basically hoping we get an update to the squads and kits. For myself not knowing the full extent of a future update, I am reluctant to create players already existing in the URC teams in Rugby 25. Ideally we want to add the existing players to custom teams and licensed teams.
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Is this on all platforms e.g the ps5?
Not sure, I am on PC and just saw the update. I am sure consoles will also get the fix.
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Really appreciate the unlocking/expansion of academy features in the latest update. I’ve also played a couple of games of late that feel a little more structured and enjoyable, still a long way to go but at least signs of promise.
A couple of points of feedback/questions @JNT_BA:
Gameplay:
I’ll keep banging the drum for set play/attacking structures. I really do think this is the most important gameplay addition that could bring the game into a completely different stratosphere both with and without the ball.
The new ‘CPU lines’ that have been added seem to happen way too far from the defensive line and don’t commit any defenders.
I simply would love to see a pass from 9 to 10, close to the line with multiple runners off him, from which you’re selecting the ‘right’ option with the targeted passing mechanic.
Scrums, mauls and lineouts would really benefit from additional tactical elements.
All in all, it’s definitely improving but I hope the game can become a bit more nuanced and tactical with future updates. It feels a little one paced at the moment, more like League. Union is so much about increasing and decreasing tempo, picking your moments in attack and defence, then being punished and rewarded based on your decision.
Anyway, fingers crossed here and it’s great to see tangible improvements being made.
Academy:
Is anyone else having issues with the following being reset after a Play Now game?
- Edited player positions (primary, secondary & tertiary)
- Player Appearance (you can copy a new appearance onto a procedurally generated player - which is a great addition! These reset after playing a game though)
These are both great additions, along with the ability to edit licensed players stats and add them to other teams. Hopefully these resets are just teething issues with their introduction.
I have also found that when creating a kit on a licensed club, you can no longer rotate to see the back of the design. Not sure if this applies all the time, but I came across it yesterday. Also, when you try to add a copy of a licensed kit, there are none to choose from in the drop down list.
Is it possible to get some kind of roadmap, as we have had with gameplay, as to what the future looks like with squads, photogrammetry and clubs (kits, crests etc.)?
Thanks, and keep up the good work. It’s been a long road already but I do feel as though the latest updates have breathed at least a little new life into the game.
Cheers 
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Anyone else experience the issue where you concede a penalty on every scrum, even if you green the skill checks? And can anyone explain how to win a contested aerial catch?
Also good steps forward in the update recently but please, please let us remove players from licensed clubs/national teams, the squads are becoming increasingly outdated.
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A couple of two minute videos on the exact mechanics for the scrum and receiving a high ball would do wonders. On PS5 I only ever manage to win my own scrum when I pick up with my 8, if I try to play with the 9 it collapses for some reason.
High balls I have absolutely no idea what’s going on… I’d also note that having the option to position your players for a kick chase would be beneficial for box kicking, up & unders and cross kicks. Your wingers always starts 10m back from the kick so it feels a bit of a wasted mechanic in attack currently.
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Invencible player is back. If it is my player I can’t score a try (fair), ball is loose and you can play several phases inside the goal area. It it is the AI they can score a try.
I can’t tell when it happens, sometimes after a turnover, sometimes after a aerial contest and sometimes I have no idea.
PS5, hardest.
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@Scotch_56 what difficulty do you play on? If you are playing on hardest then it’s pretty much impossible to complete the scrum sequence and play out with the scrum half. I play on medium and it normally needs about 5-6 perfectly timed hits to allow you to play out with the SH. Scrums are still to be worked on by the team.
As for contested catches once the mini game starts you need to watch as it fills up towards the green. Once in the green press X (PS) / A (Xbox) and your player should attempt the catch.
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GotBy
Just played both RC4 and R22…
Such a refreshing experience
Even tho both are not even close to be Great Games they are both fun and challenging games.
The first and most important thing is Atmosphere. Fans react properly to everything happens on the field, something that unfortunately does not happen in Rugby 25… in R25 Fans are just static, they don’t really react… especcialy on tries, placed kicks and breakthrough… the audio is just boring…
Second point is AI… was cool to enjoy againg some good decision making, clearing difficult balls, good attacking and defense awarness… something that, againg,R25 is missing…
And also the R22 personalisation of formation is so good… Camera personalisation…
In general you can feel that the people that worked on those games, even with basically no money, they cared and understood rugby.
Really hope R25 could bring more and thoughtful additions to the game.
Refinement should be a key word for this game…
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@JNT_BA Played today, Lost 19 12 to the All Blacks as Australia, it was a fun game. I got the game like 2 months ago and I can tell you the difference is night and day. Just some things:
Could the possibility of a high tackle be reduced or like have the user have a say into it. In Rugby 22 you could do an advanves tackle where you has a better chance in the ruck but you risked a high tackle. Also, more yellow cards please instead of reds, I had to play with sin bins off as there were too many reds
I swear, working set plays would improve this game so much. I don’t care if we got an update that was only set plays, please add them.
On PS5 anyways whenever I use the broadcast or sideline camera angles, my player switch controls are wrong. R1 switches to left and L1 switches to right. It only happens when playing in a certain half of the pitch.
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Hi @JNT_BA just want to ask will the next patch update be next week Wednesday or the week after from this last update that we got ?
Hi Big Ant,
Will we still be getting the Womens RWC? It’s a real shame that both the mens 2023 RWC and the Womens 2025 RWC have both been announced, and both have missed their target. The amount of work thats gone into stadiums, teams, cutscenes etc only to see these not released must be a real kick in the teeth for the team.
As a consumer of a product that has promised both, its extremely dissapointing not to see this realised.
You’ve provided some info on what the gameplay team is working on, could you please give us some insight into what the presentation team is working on now? Could we finally see advertising in stadiums next?
It has been 2yrs since the inital release date, and 8 months since actual release. Theres been a lot of helpful insight provided by the community (and unhelpful abuse). It’d be good to see a structured plan/breakdown/priorities of future support for the game.
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Good post
Maybe licensing makes it impossible, but even 2 years after the event, I’d have loved all the 2023 World Cup content in there still. Was lucky enough to be at quite a few games and would have been amazing to replicate it on the game
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Brace yourselves, October 115th is coming
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Hi Team ,
Any ETA on a URC Patch Update for players and kits ?
Will the squad sizes increase if we can’t remove players ?
I been creating some URC players here and there.
Thanks
Update - Additional question - Also the players that don’t currently have an accurate appearance screenshot example below “Gurshwin Wehr” for Sharks. Will he be updated or can we edit the template player to make him look more realistic as a real life person ? He has dark skin and a moustache.
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Exciting times ahead. Crossing fingers for Samoa to get the last spot. Any chance we could get the custom league changed to allow us to recreate world cup schedules?
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Yes, please.
Here is the whole explanation: Men's Rugby World Cup 2027: All you need to know about draw, format, pools and dates
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Looking good RG always helps the game tbh 
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@JNT_BA so next update next week? Rucks???