U.S. to Launch First Professional Women's Rugby League in 2025

The new Women's Elite Rugby league aims to professionalize the sport, building on the amateur Women's Premier League's legacy.

Women's Elite Rugby (WER) plans to start with six to eight teams, each consisting of approximately 30 players.
Funding for the league will be sourced from private investors, with the league currently halfway through its pre-seed funding round.
The league's establishment is seen as a movement to showcase the commercial value of women's sports, aligning with upcoming major events like the 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup in the U.S.
Locations for the teams are yet to be determined, with full-time front office staff planned to manage league operations.
WER is engaging with existing teams from the Women's Premier League, which has been an amateur, pay-to-play league since 2009.