The Guinness PRO 12 Professional Rugby League has invited Washington, D.C. to join its league as the first North American team to play in an international professional sports league.

American Rugby Holdings, LLC, owner of the franchise, is honored to accept this historic invitation and will begin play in Audi Field, the brand new home of D.C. United, in the Fall of 2018.

One of only three European Rugby leagues, the Guinness Pro12, showcases teams from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy and South America. In the coming months this new Washington franchise will announce its first head coach, its in-depth partnership with USA Rugby, the nickname of the team, and updates as we build a world-class team.