International Rugby News
New York – USA Rugby has officially accouned the formation of a professional 15s league in North America. Here is the announcement:
After some serious public comments from Tony Ridnell,
As reported earlier this week on Goff Rugby Report, a pro rugby league in North America will be announced next week.
Next week, Pro Rugby North America is expected to outline plans for a new professional rugby competition in the USA.
The competition was expected to include USA and Canadian teams, but apparently will be only US-based teams for 2016. The company running the league - PRO Rugby North America - is headed up Douglas Schoninger out of New York City.
A group of Native American rugby players is looking to field a rugby team to face a team of indigenous Australian Aboriginal players touring the USA.