Rugby League 2 is a video game based on the sport of rugby league. It is a sequel to the 2002 NRL Rugby League.
Key improvements over the original NRL Rugby League include:
Online multiplayer, allowing two players to play against each other in either a friendly match or a competitive "ranked" mode
More teams and players than ever before, with updated statistics and team strips
40 Stadiums, including revamped versions of those from NRL Rugby League
Brand new gameplay features, including ball-stripping and pass-to-playmaker controls
Multi-year franchise mode, putting the player in the manager's shoes - hire and fire players, manage team finances and stake out a multi-year plan as you strive for glory
Massively upgraded graphics engine, allowing for remarkable star likenesses for more than 500 players
Motion-captured animation from Weta Digital, the vfx-wizards behind The Lord of the Rings movies
Highly customizable gameplay experience, with sliders and content editors that allow for considerable adjustment.
In addition, the Xbox version of the game includes the following enhancements:
Multiple save-slots available in Franchise and Competition modes
Shoulder-barge, fend and sidestep controls additionally on right thumbstick
Pause function disabled during ranked matches to prevent player exploiting this feature
Autosave available in Competition and Franchise modes
Graphical tweaks to improve the overall look and realism of the game
Improvements to management of custom and customized players and teams
New Zealand Haka
Source: Wikipedia, "NRL Rugby League 2", available under the CC-BY-SA License.