 The Rounsefell Cup was first awarded to Vancouver Rowing Club in 1922, and has been competed for annually ever since.In November 2015, the Professional Rugby Organization (PRO Rugby) announced a USA Rugby and World Rugby-sanctioned professional rugby championship.Six teams in "major metropolitan areas in the US Northeast, the Rocky Mountains and California" will play at medium-size venues, with a 10-match schedule from April to July 2016.