International Rugby
International Rugby stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Domark
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.8K)
- Last updated
International Rugby Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for International Rugby on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
International Rugby Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of International Rugby on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"International Rugby" Mega Drive longplay 1993
International Rugby Cheat Codes
1 community-curated cheats for International Rugby. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Team 2 Score Modifier (P2/CPU)
FF31B3:XXFF31B2:0000
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was International Rugby released?
International Rugby was released in 1993 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed International Rugby?
International Rugby was developed by Domark, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does International Rugby support?
International Rugby supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is International Rugby?
International Rugby is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play International Rugby for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — International Rugby runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play International Rugby in the browser?
No. International Rugby streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in International Rugby?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does International Rugby work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play International Rugby this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of International Rugby. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
