Although the code is Union, the official name of the highest level competition in the 'states is "Rugby Super League (United States)". It's semi-pro, and the play is at about the same level as in third tier rugby (National League 1) in England. There are currently 8 teams in the competition, with clubs based in Denver, Seattle, Dallas, San Francisco, Boston, two in New York City, and one in Marietta (Georgia). As Mark says, the body which governs Rugby Union in the United States (the equivalent of the RFU in England) is USA Rugby.
USA Rugby is the entity that is recognized by the IRB (and also the Olympics)) as the governing body of rugby union in the United d States. Mark L.
there is no american rugby union league. nerfu is the new england rugby football union, which is governed by usa rugby.
