The Cambridge University Rugby League team has arrived in Ghana ahead of a landmark week-long tour aimed at strengthening international sporting links and supporting the continued growth of rugby league in West Africa.
The touring squad landed in Accra on Monday evening to begin a seven-day programme of competitive fixtures, coaching, school visits and community engagement.
Organised by the Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG), the tour reflects the growing relationship between Ghanaian rugby league and one of England’s oldest and most prestigious university sporting institutions.
The visit follows the successful tour of the Oxford University Rugby League Club in 2022, further highlighting Ghana’s emergence as an international destination for university rugby league and reinforcing the Rugby League Federation Ghana’s commitment to building long-term partnerships through sport.
Cambridge will play three matches during the tour, beginning with a 9-a-side fixture against the University of Ghana on Tuesday, before facing the President’s XIII on Thursday. The visitors will conclude their stay with an international fixture against the Ghana Leopards national team on Sunday.
All three matches will be played at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium in Accra.
Away from the pitch, the Cambridge delegation will visit schools, participate in rugby development sessions and engage with community organisations as part of a programme designed to promote cultural exchange alongside sporting competition.
The Rugby League Federation Ghana says the visit represents another milestone in its efforts to expand the sport through international partnerships and provide Ghanaian players with opportunities to compete against high-quality opposition.
RLFG General Manager Jafaru Mustapha said the tour demonstrates how rugby league can create lasting relationships beyond competition. “This is a proud moment for rugby league in Ghana. Welcoming Cambridge University is a reflection of how far the sport has developed in recent years. We believe this tour will inspire young players, strengthen international friendships and leave a lasting legacy for rugby league in Ghana.”
The Cambridge squad will remain in Ghana until 13 July before returning to the United Kingdom.
With three matches, school visits, coaching clinics and community engagement activities scheduled throughout the week, the tour is expected to leave a lasting legacy for players, coaches and young people, while further enhancing Ghana’s reputation as an emerging nation in international rugby league.
