The North East is a densely populated region of Rugby clubs. Washington D.C. houses 8 clubs plus 3 Division 1 playing teams. Capital Rugby Union Rightfully runs as the administration body for the Eastern Women D1 Rugby. With a large number of top-level clubs and a short distance of travel in the area. Many neighboring clubs have their D1 teams play in the Capital Union while keeping their lower Division Team players playing in their local Unions.