REACH FOR THE STARS

Hip Europe is pleased to announce that celebrated Rugby Stars of the Home Nations teams - and Internationally acclaimed - England's Josh Lewsey, Wales's Shane Williams, Scotland's Chris Patterson and Ireland's Geordan Murphy have been signed to endorse the eagerly awaited Rugby Challenge 2006, to be released this fall on PlayStation2, Xbox and PC. With Rugby fast becoming a global sport, and its popularity ever growing, Rugby Challenge 2006, developed by the successful team behind Jonah Lomu Rugby, is much anticipated and further moves the genre forward. Offering domestic and national teams of the new season 2006, fluid gameplay accessible to everyone and a number of newly created features such as a comprehensive career mode, Rugby Challenge 2006 presents the kind of realism and attention to detail that sports gamers and Rugby fans request!

To further add to the kudos and authenticity of Rugby Challenge 2006, John Inverdale, respected BBC journalist and analyst, together with Dewi Morris, former England and British Lion's star, more recently seen in his capacity as Rugby expert on Sky Sports, will add the commentary to the game.

For more information please contact derek@hip-europe.com

TITLE: RUGBY CHALLENGE 2006

GENRE: SPORT

PLATFORM: PS2, XBOX and PC

RELEASE DATE: Fall 2005

RATING: Pegi 3+

NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 4