There will be an element of familiarity when the Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) kicks off its inaugural season next week, and that is simply because the teams are based in former Women’s Premier League (WPL) cities. Rosters carry WPL players still in their home cities, but there are many individuals from USA Club Rugby, overseas and fresh out of the collegiate ranks readying for their pro debuts.
Celine Liulamaga is coming into the WER without that WPL exposure, but she . . .