Women's pro rugby team unveils Bay Breakers as team name

• The Bay Breakers will compete against the Denver Onyx, Boston Banshees, Chicago Tempest, New York Exiles and the Twin Cities Gemini.

State of play: The league sought to capitalize on interest in the sport sparked by the U.S. women's national rugby team earning its first-ever Olympic medal last year.

Between the lines: The Breakers' team name pays homage to the Bay Area's coastline.

• The team, which is represented by the force of the ocean, will "harness the power and unpredictability of the Pacific waters," to "crash into their opponents" and "break tackles," according to WER.

What we're watching: The league has not yet announced where the Breakers will play.

What's next: The league will release its schedule Feb. 4, with games starting in March.