Rugby Kicker

Rugby Kicker is a goal-kicking game: no running or tackling, just you, the ball and the posts. You swipe to kick, and the wind can push your kick off line. In two-player mode you and a friend take turns on the same device, which makes it a calm but surprisingly tense game.

The menu has three modes:

World Cup: from the round of 16 to the championship game.
2 Player Mode: play against a friend on the same device.
Swipe Kickoff: one minute to score as many points as you can.

Before a two-player game, a How to Play screen explains the rules:

Pay attention to the wind.
You kick first, then your opponent kicks.
If you wait too long (5 seconds), you get a 2-point penalty.
Swipe in the direction of the kick.

Each player then picks a team by flag. We saw Argentina, Australia, Canada, England, France, Ireland and Italy, among others. The match takes place in a 3D stadium. At the top of the screen a big board shows the wind direction, and the screen tells you whose turn it is and how far away the posts are (our first kick was from 42 metres). At the bottom you see both teams' flags and scores, and a match clock that counts down.

We kicked by dragging the mouse upwards. Our first try missed, and then it was Player 2's turn, from 47 metres and a new angle.

How to play

Choose 2 Player Mode and press Start Game.
Player 1 picks a team, then Player 2 picks a team.
When it says "PL.1 Turn", swipe from the ball towards the posts. On a computer, drag with the mouse.
Then it's Player 2's turn. Keep taking turns until the match clock runs out.
The player with more points wins.

Tips

Check the wind before every kick, and aim a little into it.
Don't wait too long. After 5 seconds you lose 2 points.
A straight, steady swipe works better than a quick flick.
Practise alone in Swipe Kickoff, which gives you one minute to score as much as you can.

More sports games for two: Head Soccer 2022 and Volley Clash.

Frequently asked questions

Can two people play Rugby Kicker on the same device?

Yes. Choose 2 Player Mode. You take turns kicking on the same screen.

How do you kick?

Swipe from the ball in the direction you want to kick. With a mouse, click and drag.

What happens if I wait too long?

According to the in-game rules, waiting more than 5 seconds gives you a 2-point penalty.

What other modes are there?

World Cup, which goes from the round of 16 to the final, and Swipe Kickoff, where you have one minute to score as many points as you can.

Is it free?

Yes. It runs in your browser with no download.