New York is set to get a professional rugby team for the first time, writes Steve Neville. Major League Rugby announced that Rugby United New York will join the US league in 2019, and will have former Irish coach Eddie O’Sullivan and Irish winger Shane Horgan on board as advisors. Pics: SportsfileThe 2018 league will be made up of Austin Elite, Glendale Raptors, Houston SaberCats, NOLA Gold, San Diego Legion, Seattle Seawolves and Utah Warriors. "It is incredibly exciting to see a professional rugby club launching in the greater New York area," said O'Sullivan, speaking to usmlr.com. "I have no doubt it will play a key role in bringing USA Rugby to the next level."

Source: Evening echo February 14, 2018 14:03 UTC