ASFA RC of Senegal has emerged triumphant at the 8th TIREC, held at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium on December 20-21, 2025. The Senegalese side dominated Lions de Bobo of Burkina Faso 19-0 in the final, maintaining their unbeaten streak throughout the tournament.
Ghana’s Conquerors RC secured bronze, thrashing TRUC RC of Cote D’Ivoire 29-5.
Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah attended the event, commending the Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) for their efforts.
The tournament brought together six West African rugby powerhouses: ASFA RC (Senegal), Lions de Bobo (Burkina Faso), Conquerors RC (Ghana), TRUC RC (Cote D’Ivoire), Elite RC (Togo), and Alligator RC (Benin).
Final standings:
- ASFA RC (Senegal)
- Lions de Bobo (Burkina Faso)
- Conquerors RC (Ghana)
- TRUC RC (Cote D’Ivoire)
- Elite RC (Togo)
- Alligator RC (Benin)
The tournament showcased camaraderie and sportsmanship, with the GRFU praised for hosting a successful event.
The Union was previously named one of the top 5 performing federations by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) in November 2025.
