The Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU), in partnership with World Rugby, will officially launch the Rugby Rising Play Project on Friday, 12th September 2025.
Rugby Rising Play is World Rugby’s first bespoke girls’ participation programme, specifically designed to recruit and retain more teenage girls in rugby.
The primary goal of the initiative is to create a clear pathway for girls to progress into Tier 1 rugby and other formats of the game.
It aims to equip them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel in the sport while promoting lifelong involvement.
Beyond rugby skills, the programme fosters a holistic learning environment that embodies the core values of the game: teamwork, discipline, respect, and integrity.
For the first time, teenage girls across Ghana will have access to a structured pathway into rugby, with 10 empowering sessions crafted to build confidence, unlock potential, and open doors to Tier 1 rugby and beyond.
The launch is scheduled for Friday, 12th September 2025, at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium.
This is more than just a programme; it is a movement. A bold step towards empowering young girls, breaking barriers, and shaping the future of rugby in Ghana and across Africa.
The future is female. The future is rugby. And it begins right here in Ghana.