Empire GU Rugby manages and fosters rugby for more than 50 men's and women's clubs in New York State, Northern New Jersey and Connecticut. It was created in July 2012 and is comprised of the former Northeast, New York State Rugby Conference and Metropolitan New York RFU.
At the time of its inception, Empire GU was one of four pilot Geographical Unions (GUs) that were developed by USA Rugby to create a more streamlined structure, effectively support growth in the game and provide increased member services.
