By Isaac Tetteh
Hilaria Wuaku has reached a major milestone in Ghana rugby league after successfully completing the International Rugby League (IRL) Integrated Level 1 & 2 Coaching and Officiating Course, becoming only the second female and fourth person in the country to attain the prestigious Level 2 accreditation.
Her achievement has been hailed by the Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) as a significant step forward for both her career and the continued growth of women’s rugby league in Ghana.
Earning IRL Level 2 status places Wuaku among a small group of top‑tier coaches and match officials in Ghana, highlighting a system now producing internationally recognised talent.
She joins fellow trailblazers like Elizabeth Anyusi Adongo, who became Ghana’s first female Level 2 coach in 2025, as part of a wave of home‑grown leaders who have moved through the federation’s coaching and officiating pathways.
Beyond her badge, Hilaria is actively shaping the sport at multiple levels. She supports coaching programmes at Accra Girls Senior High School and Future Leaders School, helping to introduce the game to young players and nurturing the next generation of talent. At the club level, she continues playing for the Accra Panthers women’s side, combining on‑field performance with off‑field leadership.
Wuaku is also a key figure in Ghana’s women’s national setup, representing the Leopardess at the international level while serving as assistant captain. Her recent appearances in test series against Nigeria have helped raise the profile of Ghana’s women’s rugby league profile abroad, and her dual role as player and captain gives her a unique platform to influence standards and culture.
Off the field, Hilaria serves as Communication Lead for the Rugby League Federation Ghana, shaping how the sport presents itself to the public, sponsors, and the broader sporting community. In this role, she is not just a star player and coach, but a strategic architect of visibility and growth, using media and storytelling to promote rugby league across schools, clubs, and communities nationwide.
