Here are the default keyboard controls for on PC. Note: These cannot be fully remapped like a controller, but some keys can be changed in the settings menu. Basic Controls | Action | Keyboard Key | |--------|--------------| | Move player | Arrow Keys (↑ ↓ ← →) | | Pass | A | | Switch player (defense) | A | | Long pass / Skip pass | S | | Grubber kick | D | | High kick / Up and under | E (or sometimes W depending on region) | | Drop goal | E + S (press quickly) | | Tackle (defense) | D (when near ball carrier) | | Dive tackle | E | | Ruck / Maul - Add player | A | | Ruck / Maul - Steal ball | S | | Change camera angle | C | | Pause menu | Esc | Set Piece Controls (Scrum / Lineout) | Action | Key | |--------|-----| | Scrum - Engage | A (after wheel settles) | | Scrum - Push | Rapidly tap A | | Lineout - Select jumper | Arrow keys up/down | | Lineout - Throw | A (short), S (middle), D (long) | | Lineout - Jump for ball | A (timing window) | Kicking (Penalty / Conversion) | Action | Key | |--------|-----| | Start kick meter | A | | Stop kick meter (power) | A again | | Adjust aim | Arrow keys before kick | Menu Navigation | Action | Key | |--------|-----| | Navigate | Arrow Keys | | Confirm / Select | Enter or Space | | Back / Cancel | Esc or Backspace | 💡 Tip: If the keys feel unresponsive, check that Num Lock is off (arrow keys work best) and that no other input device (like a controller) is overriding keyboard input. For smoother play, consider using a USB controller, as Rugby 08 was designed primarily for gamepads.
