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OLD GUARD CROWNED 2026 DIVA SERIES OVERALL CHAMPIONS AFTER FIVE-MONTH CAMPAIGN

Published: Saturday, 7th November, 2026

Old Guard have been crowned the overall champions of the 2026 Rugby League Diva Series after finishing the five-month competition at the top of the standings with 46 points.

The team capped an impressive campaign by securing first place in the November edition, completing a remarkable run that saw them finish top of the monthly rankings in August, September, October and November.

The November competition featured six matches involving Old Guard, La PRESEC, Next Gen and Accra Girls SHS.

La PRESEC opened the fixtures with a 4–1 victory over Next Gen, while Old Guard edged Accra Girls 6–5 in an exciting encounter.

Old Guard continued their winning form with a 3–2 victory over La PRESEC. Next Gen responded with a 5–2 win against Accra Girls, before La PRESEC defeated Accra Girls 3–2. Old Guard then completed their November campaign with a 2–0 victory over Next Gen.

The results secured Old Guard first place in the November monthly standings, followed by La PRESEC, Next Gen and Accra Girls.

FIVE MONTHS OF COMPETITION, ONE OVERALL CHAMPION

The 2026 Diva Series ran from July to November, providing a regular competitive platform for the four participating teams and creating opportunities for girls to develop their rugby league skills through structured competition.

The overall standings were determined using a monthly points system, with teams earning 10 points for finishing first, 8 points for second, 6 points for third and 4 points for fourth.

Old Guard accumulated 46 points to claim the overall title. Their four monthly first-place finishes proved decisive in establishing their position at the top.

La PRESEC finished second with 40 points, demonstrating remarkable consistency by placing second in all five monthly editions.

Next Gen secured third place with 34 points, having opened the series with a first-place finish in July. Accra Girls completed the standings in fourth place with 26 points.

FINAL OVERALL STANDINGS

  • Old Guard – 46 points
  • La PRESEC – 40 points
  • Next Gen – 34 points
  • Accra Girls – 26 points

The five-month campaign highlighted the competitive spirit, commitment and development of the participating teams. It also reinforced the importance of providing consistent playing opportunities for girls as Rugby League Federation Ghana continues to strengthen the women's game.

Old Guard's achievement marks a successful conclusion to the 2026 Diva Series, while the performances of La PRESEC, Next Gen and Accra Girls demonstrate the growing depth of women's rugby league in Ghana.

The successful delivery and growth of the 2026 Diva Series was made possible through the valued support of its partners: Decathlon Ghana, P&R Reman Ghana, Futurestars Charity, StarOil, Hale Pharmacy and Didi Yie.

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