We opened the day with two exciting youth exhibition games between Greater Accra and the Ashanti Region. The girls kicked things off, with Ashanti Region defeating Greater Accra 34–0. In the boys’ match, Greater Accra edged Ashanti Region 10–6 in a tight contest.

Then came the main fixtures — Ghana’s national teams meeting Roots Rugby (USA) for the second time.

In the women’s game, Roots came out strong once again, beating the Ghana National Women’s Team 38–0. But the men closed the entire festival with a huge moment — the Ghana Men’s National Team earned their first-ever win over Roots, taking the final match 28–16.

Beyond the field action, this year’s festival also marked a major step forward in Ghana’s technical development. IRL Referee Educator James Jones delivered an intensive officiating program, working with Ghanaian match officials throughout the week to raise standards and support Ghana’s journey toward full IRL membership. His presence, insights, and training were a significant highlight of the festival.

Every match added its own story, energy, and contribution to the growth of rugby league in Ghana.

From national pride and youth development to international experience and world-class officiating training, the Tri-Nation Festival showcased how far rugby league has come — and how boldly Ghana is stepping into the future.