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Volleyball playoffs: APR WVC coach unfased ahead of Game 2

Friday, April 03, 2026
National team players lift up Head Coach Stephen Constantine after beating Estonia 2-0 to win FIFA Series Group A title at Amahoro Stadium. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Could Constantine take Amavubi back to their former peak?

Friday, April 03, 2026
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Motorsport: Nyirangarama rally back to Rulindo as new season begins

Friday, April 03, 2026
A security protocol steward blocked national team captain Djihad Bizimana from bringing his daughter onto the pitch for celebrations. Courtesy
Football

FIFA Series 2026: How an overzealous security steward stole the joy of the Amavubi Captain

Friday, April 03, 2026
Police VC have received a major boost ahead of the upcoming CAVB Men’s Club Championship with the return of Brazilian outside hitter Matheus Bettim.
Volleyball

Matheus rejoins Police VC ahead of CAVB Champions League in Kigali

Thursday, April 02, 2026
SC Kiyovu have lodged a complaint with FIFA, accusing former head coach Francis Haringingo of breaching his contract.
Football

Kiyovu SC sue Haringingo over breach of contract

Thursday, April 02, 2026
RSSB Tigers  beat South African champions Johannesburg Giants 102–89  at SunBet Arena, Pretoria, on Wednesday. Courtesy
Basketball

RSSB Tigers beat Johannesburg Giants to qualify for BAL 2026  playoffs

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Former Rwanda national cricket player Cathia Uwamahoro. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Other Sports

Between struggle and stability: The reality of Rwandan athletes after retirement 

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Police VC defeated Rwanda Energy Group (REG) 3–0 (25–18, 25–21, 25–23),
Volleyball

Volleyball: Police, APR WVC dominate Game 1 of finals

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Amavubi players and staff celebrate the victory after beating Estonia 2-0 to win the 2026 FIFA Series Group A title on Monday, March 30. The national men’s team, Amavubi, rose from 130th to 128th globally, while maintaining 40th position in Africa with 1,126.62 points. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Football

Rwanda climbs two places in latest FIFA rankings

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
The 2.08m big man is averaging 12.5 points and an impressive 17.5 rebounds per game, making a major impact on both ends of the court.
Basketball

Mangok Mathiang talks Tigers form, BAL targets

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
El Hadji Malik Wade has appointed SC Kiyovu head coach, replacing Haringingo who joined Rayon Sports yesterday.
Football

SC Kiyovu to appoint Malik Wade as Haringingo successor

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Karim Bennani claimed his first ATP Tour-level win at the age of 18 by defeating Quentin Halys in the first round of Hassan II Grand Prix in Marrakech on Monday, March 30. Photos by Hasnaa Ghandouri
Tennis

Wildcards Baadi, Bennani chase ATP Tour history in Marrakech

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
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Football

DR Congo beat Jamaica to qualify for World Cup

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Police Volleyball Club will face REG during the final on Wednesday, April 1. Courtesy
Volleyball

Volleyball: Police VC seek redemption ahead of finals battle against REG

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
RSSB Tigers won their opening game on Friday. Tigers will return to court on Wednesday, April 1, when they go up against Johannesburg Giants who are winless in their past two games despite playing on home soil. Courtesy
Basketball

BAL 2026: What's the idea behind RSSB Tigers' ‘resilience’ helmet?

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
League leaders Al Hilal SC beat Amagaju 2-1 at Kamena Stadium in Huye District.
Football

Al Hilal edge Amagaju FC to move five points clear

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Masai Ujiri, one of the most respected executives in global basketball, has joined the Toronto Tempo as a Principal Owner.
Basketball

Masai Ujiri joins Toronto Tempo ownership group

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Rayon Sports have reappointed Francis Haringingo as new head coach, replacing Bruno Ferry who left the club after just three months in charge. Courtesy
Football

Rayon Sports reappoint Haringingo as head coach

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Amavubi secured the trophy with a 2–0 victory over Estonia in the Group A final at Amahoro Stadium on Monday, March 30. Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Constantine revels in Amavubi’s FIFA Series triumph

Tuesday, March 31, 2026