The 2024 USA Rugby League season was the 27th season overall of amateur and semi-professional rugby league competition in the United States and the 12th season under the governance of the USARL .
Rugby league season
2024 USARL season League USA Rugby League Duration June 1st - August 24th, 2024 Teams 20 (18 from June) Biggest home win Sacramento Immortals 112 - 0 Los Angeles Mongrel (June 29th) Biggest away win San Diego Barracudas 6 - 100 Los Angeles Bandidos (July 13th) 2025 →
In April 2024, the USARL announced a new Regionalized structure to the national league. The Utah Rugby League Association would now operate as an independent entity distinct from the Pacific Coast Rugby League, managing its competition in accordance with USARL standards. At the end of the season, the Utah League and Pacific Coast winners will play for the Western Championship, with the winner facing the Eastern Champions for the National Championship.[ 1]
The East Coast of the United States sees the return of Boston 13s , Brooklyn Kings , and Delaware Black Foxes with Washington DC Cavalry joining as the Rugby League United competition becomes the Northeastern conference of USARL.
USARL South would now become the Florida Rugby League, the rebranding affects both men's and women's teams in the region, including the Jacksonville Axemen and Axewomen , Southwest FL Copperheads , Tampa Mayhem and Mischief , and the Atlanta Rhinos .[ 2]
League notes
Western Conference
Utah Rugby League
The South Jordan Rabbitahz officially join the 2024 Hopoate Cup.[ 3]
Glendale Storm pull out for the 2024 season but plan to return in 2025.
Pacific Coast Rugby League
Former USA Rugby Union champions and Championship Rugby League winners East Palo Alto Razorbacks join the Pacific Coast Rugby League.[ 4]
West Los Angeles Jackrabbits pull out for the 2024 season but plan to return in 2025 and have maintained their affiliate membership of the league.[ 5]
Eastern Conference
Rugby League United become the Northeastern division of USARL as Northeast Rugby League, Boston 13s , Brooklyn Kings , and Delaware Black Foxes return to the USARL and Washington DC Cavalry are a new admission to the league.
USARL South rebrand as Florida Rugby League.
Boston Thirteens and North Sydney Bears form a partnership to enter a team under the Boston Bears name and to provide player exchange opportunities. [ 6]
Due to expansion of the competition, the Championship will be structured into four regional leagues across an Eastern and Western Conference.
The Northeast Rugby League will consist of six regular season games per team in 8 weeks, afterwards the top two teams will playoff for the Northeast RL regional championship. The Florida Rugby League will consist of six regular season games per team in 7 weeks, with the top two to playoff for the Florida RL regional championship. The winner of each regional final will advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
In the West, Pacific Coast Rugby League , each team will play the teams in their region both home and away, and will play the 3 other teams once - one home, one away, and one at a neutral venue. The team at the top of the table at the end of the regular season is crowned PCRL champion and will advance to the Western Conference Final.[ 4]
Utah Rugby League will consist of six regular season games per team in 8 weeks, afterwards the top two teams will playoff for the Hopoate Cup championship. The winner of each regional final will advance to the Western Conference Final.
The winners of the Eastern and Western Conference will meet in California for the National Championship on August 24. The venue of the final will be determined at a later date.
Participating clubs
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
West Los Angeles Jackrabbits pulled out for the 2024 season, plans to return in 2025.[ 5]
Utah Rugby League
Colors
Club
Founded
City (MSA)
Stadium
National Titles
(Last)
Herriman Roosters
2022
Herriman, Utah
Burgess Park
0
Riverton Seagulls
2022
Riverton, Utah
Burgess Park
0
Provo Broncos
2022
Provo, Utah
Burgess Park
0
South Jordan Rabbitahz
2024
South Jordan, Utah
South Jordan Park
Burgess Park
0
Glendale Storm*
2022
Glendale, Utah
Burgess Park
0
Glendale Storm pulled out for the 2024 season, plans to return in 2025.
Regular season
Round 1
Florida Rugby League
Pacific Coast: Magic Weekend in Santa Maria
Utah Rugby League
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (MST)
Venue
Report
Riverton Seagulls
68 - 22
South Jordan Rabbitahz
June 1, 6:30 PM
Burgess Park
[ 7] [ 9]
Round 2
Pacific Coast Rugby League
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
Santa Rosa Dead Pelicans
62 - 26
East Palo Alto Razorbacks
June 8, 10:00 AM
For Pete's Sake Field
[ 10] [ 8]
Los Angeles Bandidos
104 - 0
Los Angeles Mongrel
June 8, 1:00 PM
Chittick Field
[ 11] [ 8]
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
Provo Broncos
78 - 6
South Jordan Rabbitahz
June 8, 4:45 PM
Burgess Park
[ 12] [ 9]
Herriman Roosters
36 - 48
Riverton Seagulls
June 8, 7:00 PM
Burgess Park
[ 13] [ 9]
Florida Rugby League
Round 3
Northeast Rugby League
Florida Rugby League
Pacific Coast Rugby League
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
Sacramento Immortals
22 - 32
Santa Rosa Dead Pelicans
June 15, 10:00 AM
Danny Nunn Park
[ 16] [ 8]
San Diego Barracudas
34 - 34
Los Angeles Mongrel
June 15, 3:00 PM
Torrey Pines High School
[ 16] [ 8]
Utah Rugby League
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (MST)
Venue
Report
South Jordan Rabbitahz
26 - 76
Herriman Roosters
June 15, 4:45 PM
Burgess Park
[ 16] [ 9]
Provo Broncos
50 - 16
Riverton Seagulls
June 15, 7:00 PM
Burgess Park
[ 16] [ 9]
Round 4
Utah Rugby League
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
South Jordan Rabbitahz
20 - 72
Provo Broncos
June 22, 4:45 PM
Burgess Park
[ 17] [ 9]
Herriman Roosters
30 - 42
Riverton Seagulls
June 22, 7:00 PM
Burgess Park
[ 17] [ 9]
Pacific Coast Rugby League
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
Sacramento Immortals
40 - 0
East Palo Alto Razorbacks
June 22, 10:00 AM
Kelly Park
[ 17] [ 8]
Los Angeles Bandidos
56 - 6
San Diego Barracudas
June 22, 1:30 PM
Chittick Field
[ 17] [ 8]
Northeast Rugby League
Florida Rugby League
Round 5
Florida Rugby League
Northeast Rugby League
Pacific Coast Rugby League
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
Santa Rosa Dead Pelicans
32 - 32
Los Angeles Bandidos
June 29, 1:00 PM
For Pete's Sake Field
[ 18] [ 8]
Sacramento Immortals
112 - 0
Los Angeles Mongrel
June 29, 1:00 PM
Danny Nunn Park
[ 18] [ 8]
East Palo Alto Razorbacks
102 - 24
San Diego Barracudas
June 29, 6:00 PM
Kelly Park
[ 18] [ 8]
Utah Rugby League
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
South Jordan Rabbitahz
23 - 66
Riverton Seagulls
June 29, 4:45 PM
Burgess Park
[ 18] [ 9]
Provo Broncos
52 - 40
Herriman Roosters
June 29, 7:00 PM
Burgess Park
[ 18] [ 9]
Round 6
Northeast Rugby League
Florida Rugby League
Pacific Coast Rugby League
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
Santa Rosa Dead Pelicans
40 - 28
Sacramento Immortals
July 13, 11:00 AM
For Pete's Sake Field
[ 22]
San Diego Barracudas
6 - 100
Los Angeles Bandidos
July 13, 4:00 PM
Torrey Pines High School
[ 22]
Utah Rugby League
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
Provo Broncos
62 - 16
Herriman Roosters
July 13, 7:00 PM
Burgess Park
[ 23] [ 9]
Round 7
Pacific Coast Rugby League
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
Los Angeles Bandidos
76 - 6
Los Angeles Mongrel
July 20, 1:30 PM
Chittick Field
[ 22]
Sacramento Immortals
0 - 40
East Palo Alto Razorbacks
July 20, 11:00 AM
Danny Nunn Park
[ 22]
Northeast Rugby League
Florida Rugby League
Round 8 (Florida Regional Final)
Northeast Rugby League
Pacific Coast Rugby League
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
Sacramento Immortals
Atlanta Rhinos
July 27, TBD
TBD
[ 22]
Santa Rosa Dead Pelicans
East Palo Alto Razorbacks
July 27, TBD
TBD
[ 22]
San Diego Barracudas
Los Angeles Mongrel
July 27, TBD
TBD
[ 22]
Utah Rugby League
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
Provo Broncos
Riverton Seagulls
July 27, TBD
TBD
[ 9]
Herriman Roosters
South Jordan Rabbitahz
July 27, TBD
TBD
[ 9]
Florida Rugby League Final
Round 9 (Northeast and Utah Regional Finals)
Northeast Rugby League Final
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
Northeast #1
Northeast #2
August 3, TBD
TBD
Utah Rugby League Final
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
Utah #1
Utah #2
August 3, TBD
TBD
Pacific Coast Rugby League
Home
Score
Away
Match Information
Date and Time (PST)
Venue
Report
San Diego Barracudas
Santa Rosa Dead Pelicans
August 3, TBD
Torrey Pines High School
[ 22]
Regional and Conference Standings
A win is worth 2 points, a draw worth 1 point, and a loss worth 0 points. There are no bonus points for number of tries or close losses. Updated as of July 22nd, 2024 7:34 pm (MST ).
Legend
Advance to Regional Playoffs
Regional Champion
Western Conference Overall Standings
#
Team
P
W
T
L
PF
PA
PD
Pts
1
Los Angeles Bandidos
6
5
1
0
332
44
+ 288
11
2
Provo Broncos
5
5
0
0
314
98
+ 216
10
3
Santa Rosa Dead Pelicans
5
4
1
0
248
124
+ 124
9
4
Riverton Seagulls
5
4
0
1
240
171
+ 69
8
5
Sacramento Immortals
6
3
0
3
252
132
+ 120
6
6
East Palo Alto Razorbacks
5
2
0
3
168
166
+ 2
4
7
Herriman Roosters
5
1
0
4
198
230
- 32
2
8
San Diego Barracudas
5
0
1
4
82
348
- 266
1
9
Los Angeles Mongrel
5
0
1
4
62
400
- 338
1
10
South Jordan Rabbitahz
5
0
0
5
97
360
- 263
0
Pacific Coast Rugby League Standings [ 26]
#
Team
P
W
T
L
PF
PA
PD
Pts
1
Los Angeles Bandidos
6
5
1
0
332
44
+ 288
11
2
Santa Rosa Dead Pelicans
5
4
1
0
248
124
+ 124
9
3
Sacramento Immortals
6
3
0
3
252
132
+ 120
6
4
East Palo Alto Razorbacks
5
2
0
3
168
166
+ 2
4
5
San Diego Barracudas
5
0
1
4
82
348
- 266
1
6
Los Angeles Mongrel
5
0
1
4
62
400
- 338
1
Utah Rugby League Standings [ 27]
#
Team
P
W
T
L
PF
PA
PD
Pts
1
Provo Broncos (Q)
5
5
0
0
314
98
+ 216
10
2
Riverton Seagulls
5
4
0
1
240
171
+ 69
8
3
Herriman Roosters
5
1
0
4
198
230
- 32
2
4
South Jordan Rabbitahz
5
0
0
5
97
360
- 263
0
Northeast Rugby League Standings
#
Team
P
W
T
L
PF
PA
PD
Pts
1
DC Cavalry
5
4
0
1
234
70
+ 164
8
2
Brooklyn Kings
5
4
0
1
196
112
+ 84
8
3
Delaware Black Foxes
5
2
0
3
150
142
+ 8
4
4
Boston Bears
5
0
0
5
38
294
- 256
0
References
Federation National teams International competitions Representative teams
New England Immortals
USARL Pioneers
Presidents Barbarians
North Conference All-Stars
South Conference All-Stars
National competitions Unsanctioned competition National Level Domestic Teams Domestic seasons