{"id":25618,"date":"2025-09-15T00:29:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T00:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/?p=25618"},"modified":"2025-09-15T00:29:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T00:29:37","slug":"rugby-rising-play-project-ghana-rugby-launches-groundbreaking-project-for-girls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/15\/rugby-rising-play-project-ghana-rugby-launches-groundbreaking-project-for-girls\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby Rising Play Project: Ghana Rugby Launches Groundbreaking Project for Girls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ghana has taken another bold step in advancing women\u2019s rugby with the official launch of Rugby Rising Play at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium on Friday, September 12, 2025. The initiative makes Ghana only the second African country to roll out this World Rugby-backed programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548196845_1413142213087673_343065842778275133_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548196845_1413142213087673_343065842778275133_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548196845_1413142213087673_343065842778275133_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548196845_1413142213087673_343065842778275133_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548196845_1413142213087673_343065842778275133_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548196845_1413142213087673_343065842778275133_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening a Pathway for Girls in Rugby<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rugby Rising Play is designed as a structured, 10-session pathway for teenage girls with no prior rugby experience. It introduces them to the sport in a safe and supportive environment, helping them build confidence, embrace teamwork, and develop the skills needed to progress to Tier 1 rugby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Described as more than just a project, the launch was celebrated as a movement\u2014one aimed at empowering girls, breaking social barriers, and shaping the future of women\u2019s rugby across Africa. Around 30 young girls from 12 schools showcased the sport during the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548192822_1413143323087562_324768376899337046_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548192822_1413143323087562_324768376899337046_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548192822_1413143323087562_324768376899337046_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548192822_1413143323087562_324768376899337046_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548192822_1413143323087562_324768376899337046_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548192822_1413143323087562_324768376899337046_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Calls for Investment in the Next Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special Guest of Honour, Madam Veronica Commey, Deputy Director (Technical) of the National Sports Authority, hailed the initiative as \u201ca groundbreaking initiative that seeks to transform the landscape of girls\u2019 participation in sport in Ghana.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She stressed the importance of supporting young girls, not only in rugby but in all sports, saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen we invest in girls, we invest in the future. From grassroots to greatness, let us rise together through sport.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her remarks underscored the programme\u2019s wider mission to nurture female athletes, coaches, administrators, and leaders for Ghana\u2019s sporting future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Celebrating Rugby\u2019s Growth in Ghana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/547231925_1413143583087536_8278038864273720653_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/547231925_1413143583087536_8278038864273720653_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/547231925_1413143583087536_8278038864273720653_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/547231925_1413143583087536_8278038864273720653_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/547231925_1413143583087536_8278038864273720653_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/547231925_1413143583087536_8278038864273720653_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former GRFU President, Mrs. Gifty Anna Myers, the first woman to lead the union, reflected on her early efforts to introduce rugby in Ghana back in 2003\u2014a move initially met with doubt. She expressed delight at seeing the sport\u2019s growth, urging young girls to take rugby seriously and seize the opportunities the game now offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also highlighted Ghana\u2019s milestone of hosting the first CAR North-West Africa Women\u2019s 7s Tournament in Accra, which drew participation from Morocco, Tunisia, and other nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guidance and Caution for Young Athletes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President of Women in Sports, Mrs. Joyce Mahama, encouraged girls to remain committed to their sporting journey while issuing a word of caution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDo not see sport merely as a chance to travel. Desperation could expose you to exploitation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She urged participants to stay focused, avoid dropping out, and bring their peers along to help rugby grow. Mrs. Mahama praised the GRFU\u2019s partnership with World Rugby, noting how Ghanaian girls are already making a mark internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548202170_1413142133087681_1211514901854923943_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548202170_1413142133087681_1211514901854923943_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548202170_1413142133087681_1211514901854923943_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548202170_1413142133087681_1211514901854923943_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548202170_1413142133087681_1211514901854923943_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/548202170_1413142133087681_1211514901854923943_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Long-Term Vision for Women\u2019s Rugby<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ms. Rafatu Inusah, President of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, outlined the bigger picture. She spoke of a future where today\u2019s players evolve into coaches, referees, administrators, and leaders within the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She revealed that the project will also roll out teacher and volunteer training, safeguarding workshops, community sessions, regional festivals, and a national celebration of rugby for girls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closing her address, she offered an inspiring message directly to the participants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTo the girls who will soon take to the field: this program is for you. We believe in your potential, and we are committed to giving you every opportunity to rise, shine, and lead safely through rugby.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Rugby Rising Play<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rugby Rising Play is part of World Rugby\u2019s global initiative, Impact Beyond 2025, launched last month. The programme leverages the momentum of the upcoming Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup in England to drive lasting change worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through its three core pillars and nine strategic initiatives, Impact Beyond 2025 aims to inspire more women and girls to embrace rugby, not only as players but also as coaches, referees, and administrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Ghana, Rugby Rising Play stands as both a challenge and an opportunity: to nurture the next generation of women who will carry the sport forward, building a legacy that stretches from grassroots fields to the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source GRFU Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ghana has taken another bold step in advancing women\u2019s rugby with the official launch 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