Use the D-pad or face buttons (Triangle for grubber, Circle for punt/drop-kick).
If your PC doesn't recognize your Xbox or PlayStation controller, or if the buttons are mapped incorrectly (e.g., L2 triggers a pass instead of R1), use these methods: 1. Steam Input (Recommended)
For older "DirectInput" controllers, the X360CE emulator makes your PC think you are using an Xbox 360 controller.
Right Analog Stick (sidesteps) and specific combos like L2 then R2 for a dummy pass. Setting Up Modern Controllers on PC
Right-click the game in your Library > > Controller . Enable Steam Input for your specific controller type.
Run the app to automatically detect your gamepad and map buttons to the standard Xbox layout. 3. Keyboard-to-Gamepad Mapping Changing controller settings - The Rugby Forum
Download and place the executable in the Rugby 08 installation folder.
To achieve the best experience in EA Sports Rugby 08 , especially on modern PC hardware, proper controller mapping is essential. While the game was designed for older consoles like the PlayStation 2, modern users often face challenges with unrecognized gamepads or inverted axes. Default Controller Layout (Console/Standard)
If you play via Steam (even as a "Non-Steam Game"), you can use the Steam Controller Settings.