The Fairfax Eagles were founded in 2007 as an expansion team of the American National Rugby League (AMNRL), but did not begin play until the 2008 season.

That year they also played the New England Rugby League representative side in the 2009 Winter Exhibition, winning by a score of 50-10.

[3] After the season they joined with the Washington D.C. Slayers to form the DC Internationals representative side for the War at the Shore event in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.

[8][9] The Eagles played most home games at Stratton Woods Park in Herndon in Fairfax County, Virginia.

[12] On February 28, 2014, the USA Rugby League announced that the Northern Virginia Eagles would be joining the USARL as a member club.