Rugby 2001 is a sports video game that belongs to the rugby genre and was released for the Sony PlayStation 2 in the United States it was categorized under sports and rugby to help locate the title in web searches the game was added to iOctavio.com on 2002-11-18 the title features a full roster of licensed national teams and club sides allowing players to compete in exhibition matches tournament mode a complete Rugby World Cup mode and a season mode that mirrors real world competitions the graphics engine provides detailed player models realistic stadium environments and dynamic weather effects that influence ball handling and player movement the physics system simulates authentic ball trajectory ruck and maul mechanics and tackle animations giving a sense of weight and momentum the control scheme offers both a simplified arcade style input method and a deeper simulation option giving newcomers and veterans flexibility in play style commentary is delivered by recognized rugby broadcasters enhancing immersion with contextual calls and analysis multiplayer support permits two players locally and up to four players using a multitap for competitive or cooperative matches a create a player and create a team suite lets users customize attributes kits and logos adding longevity the artificial intelligence adapts to player tactics offering a challenging experience across multiple difficulty levels the game received praise for its authenticity depth and presentation making it a notable entry in the early PlayStation 2 sports library