IGN Xbox
- Review, by Chris Carle: "In short, the game includes all the modes that rugby fans would want, with a ready-to-play engine that improves on everything that has previously been available in a rugby video game." [Score: 8 out of 10]
- http://xbox.ign.com/articles/594/594114p1.html

GameFAQs PS2
- Data, reviews, and a message board.
- http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/data/925772.html

GameSpot Xbox
- Review, by Brian Ekberg: "If you love rugby, you probably already own this one. If this is your first time with a rugby game, you'll likely spend your first few hours wondering just what's going on." [Score: 7.1 out of 10]
- http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/sports/easportsrugby2005/review.html

GameSpy PS2
- Review, by Todd Zuniga: "The game is hard to master, but once the initial difficulties are overcome, Rugby 2005 is a fun, accurate game that is true to its real-life counterpart." [Score: 3.5 out of 5]
- http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/rugby-2005/600133p1.html