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HES has announced that the upcoming rugby sim, Rugby Challenge, will include licenses for three major European rugby union leagues: Aviva Premiership Rugby, TOP 14 Orange, and RaboDirect PRO12.

"We are very excited to announce these major competition licenses for Rugby Challenge" said Sebastian Giompaolo, Managing Director for HES. "Inclusion of these top class European club leagues adds great depth and appeal to an already deep title for rugby fans all over the world. With our breadth of content, extensive customisation tools, and various modes, people will be playing this game for years to come."

Along with the announcement, developer Sidhe released the first gameplay trailer for Rugby Challenge, showing off some of the newly licensed teams in action. Check it out below:

No release date yet, but Rugby Challenge is expected out before the world cup kicks off in September.

Update:: Added 6 new screenshots featuring the newly licensed EU teams and leagues below: