The 2009 Women's Premier League Rugby season was the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League in the United States. It began on September 6 and comprised eight teams.
The teams were chosen by their ranks from the previous three National Championships. The 8 teams were divided into two conferences comprising four teams. They each played six conference games, one home and one away. The WPL season occurred in the fall, concurrently with the regular women’s club season, with the National Championship being held in November 6-8.
Teams were seeded based on the results of their conference during the regular season. The top four teams competed for the Cup and the bottom teams for the Bowl. Promotions and relegations into the WPL were decided at the end of the season.[1]