Girls youth rugby in the DMV sits within a layered structure of local clubs, regional leagues, territorial unions, and USA Rugby. Here’s how it fits together.
The Elite Girls Rugby League is the premier girls high school rugby league on the East Coast. Founded in February 2022 by five clubs — North Bay (MD), West Carroll (MD), Doylestown (PA), Morris (NJ), and Aspetuck (CT) — the EGRL was conceived by coaches at Morris Rugby as a way to provide a higher level of competition, better college exposure, and a platform for recruiting. It has since expanded to 12 clubs across three divisions.
- Aspetuck (CT)
- Morris (NJ)
- Downingtown (PA)
- Play Rugby USA (NYC)
- West Carroll (MD)
- North Bay (MD)
- Doylestown (PA)
- Corning (NY)
- Clayton (NC)
- Raleigh Red Hawks (NC)
- NOVA Vipers (VA)
DMV clubs in the EGRL: North Bay and West Carroll are founding members in the Central Division. NOVA Vipers compete in the Southern Division. North Bay fields a combined squad with the Virginia Outcasts for EGRL fixtures. EGRL teams also play home matches as co-events alongside DC Old Glory MLR matches at the Maryland Soccer Plex.
The Capital Rugby Union is the official territorial union governing rugby in the DC/MD/VA area under USA Rugby. Local clubs register through the CRU. For the most current club directory and sanctioned match calendar, visit capitalrugby.org.