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(L-R)Chasson Randle, Oumar Ballo, Iroegbu Slac, and Nuni Omot
Basketball

Meet the new signings for the BAL 2026 playoffs

Friday, May 22, 2026
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Volleyball

Ten senior clubs join Rutsindura Memorial Tournament

Friday, May 22, 2026
RSSB Tigers
Basketball

Kigali showdown: BAL playoffs tip off with key clashes

Friday, May 22, 2026
Ndizeye, 29, is among the most experienced and consistent players in Rwandan basketball.
Basketball

Who’s who in RSSB Tigers roster for BAL Playoffs?

Friday, May 22, 2026
National team players during a celebration at FIFA Series at Amahoro Stadium. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza (1)
Football

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: With Constantine, Amavubi can dream

Friday, May 22, 2026
The playoffs will also host BAL4HER, a women’s basketball development initiative featuring a multi-day camp, mentorship sessions. Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball

Side events lined up during BAL playoffs

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Masai Ujiri has admitted that parting ways with head coach Jason Kidd was one of the toughest decisions he has had to make.

Ujiri takes responsibility for Kidd exit as Mavericks begin fresh chapter

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Centre referee Patience Rulisa for the highly anticipated Peace Cup final between APR FC and Rayon Sports at Amahoro Stadium on Saturday.
Football

Peace Cup: Rulisa to handle APR Vs Rayon final

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Fanny Utagushimaninde, 15 years old. Courtesy

Fanny Utagushimaninde: Who is the Rwandan teen breaking global cricket records?

Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Basketball

Teams jet in ahead of BAL playoffs

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Rayon Sports goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera. Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Rayon handed injury boost ahead of Peace Cup final

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
National football team players during a warm-up session during FIFA Series in Kigali. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Constantine admits Amavubi face tough AFCON 2027 path

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Rwanda Energy Group VC celebrate the victory to win the 2025-26 Rwanda National Volleyball League title ahead of pre-season favourites Police VC, Kepler VC, APR VC and Gisagara VC. File
Volleyball

How champions REG VC rose from underdogs to comeback masters

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
RSSB Tigers are the fourth Rwandan team, after Patriots, REG and APR, to represent the country in the BAL. FILE
Basketball

BAL playoffs: Meet teams heading to Kigali for championship battle

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
President Paul Kagame has congratulated Arsenal after the club won the 202526 Premier League title, ending a 22-year wait for the championship.
Football

Kagame congratulates Arsenal on Premier League glory

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Arsenal have clinched their first Premier League title since the famous 2004 Invincibles after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday. courtesy
Football

Arsenal end 22-year Premier League title jinx

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Etincelles FC head coach Abdul Bekeni Bizimana.
Football

We’re not safe from relegation yet, Bekeni warns Etincelles

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The group draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers held in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday left Rwanda pooled in Group K alongside Mali, Cape Verde and Liberia. Olivier Mugwiza
Football

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Rwanda drawn against Mali, Cape Verde and Liberia

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Cycling

Ishimwe, Kanyange win Play Day cycling race

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Basketball

Wembanyama explodes for 41 as Spurs stun Thunder in Game 1

Tuesday, May 19, 2026