The Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU), in partnership with World Rugby, is set to officially launch the Rugby Rising Play Project on Friday, September 12, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative is World Rugby’s bespoke girls’ participation programme, designed to recruit and retain more teenage girls in rugby.
The Rugby Rising Play Project aims to create a clear pathway for girls to progress into Tier 1 rugby and other formats of the game, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel in the sport. The programme promotes lifelong involvement in rugby, fostering 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 event will take place at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium on September 12, 2025.
This initiative is a bold step towards empowering young girls, breaking barriers, and shaping the future of rugby in Ghana and across Africa. As the GRFU and World Rugby embark on this exciting journey, the message is clear: “The future is female. The future is rugby. And it begins right here in Ghana.”
