Women’s Elite Rugby, the first professional women’s rugby league in the U.S., kicked off its inaugural season last month and will run through June 14 with matches being played weekly on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The league consists of six teams, the Boston Banshees, Bay Breakers, TC Gemini, Denver Onyx, New York Exiles, and Chicago Tempest, and the entire season will be available to stream for free on DAZN.
The popularity of women’s rugby has surged in the wake of the 2024 Paris Olympics, though if you’re looking for bronze-medal winning American sevens player Ilona Maher, she most recently played Premiership Women’s Rugby in England. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the 2025 season of Women’s Elite Rugby.
How to watch the 2025 Women’s Elite Rugby season:
Dates: March 22 – June 14, 2025
TV channel/streaming: Free at DAZN
When is the Women’s Elite Rugby season?
The 2025 Women’s Elite Rugby season runs between Mar. 22 and June 14, 2025
How to watch the Women’s Elite Rugby season:
The 2025 Women’s Elite Rugby league games are available to watch in the US for free on DAZN. There’s no paid subscription required to watch, though you’ll have to create an account to be able to log in.
Who is competing in Women’s Elite Rugby?
There are six teams in the Women’s Elite Rugby League, they are:
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Bay Breakers
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Boston Banshees
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Chicago Tempest
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Denver Onyx
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New York Exiles
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TC Gemini
Click here for the most up-to-date standings of every team this season.
2025 Women’s Elite Rugby season schedule:
You can check out the complete schedule for every team in the Women’s Elite Rugby league here.