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Juru Ruranganwa, the author of the book.

New book launched to promote traditional sports

Friday, March 26, 2021
Vincent Mashami guided Rwanda to quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals in Cameroon in January.

Cameroon game is a must-win, says Mashami

Thursday, March 25, 2021
Rwandan players celebrate after beating Mozambique at Kigali Stadium on Wednesday, March 24. Striker Lague Byiringiro (L) scored the lone goal of the match. / Courtesy

Five talking points from Rwanda’s first victory in AFCON qualifiers

Thursday, March 25, 2021
Tennis players during a game at Cercle sportif in Kigali. Rwanda will host the 2021 ITF Junior World Tennis Tour in July. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Rwanda to host world junior tennis Tour

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies (UTB) women volleyball team during a past league match. The team will represent Rwanda in the womenu2019s African volleyball clubs championship in Tunisia. / Photo: File.

Volleyball: UTB set for Africa women Volleyball Club Championship

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Amavubi players celebrateu00a0Lague Byiringiro's goal during the Africa nations cup qualifier against Mozambique at Kigali Stadium on March 24. Rwanda moved into second position of Group F after the win. / Courtesy

Byiringiro goal boosts Amavubi 2022 Afcon prospects

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Amavubi Striker striker Meddie Kagere dribbles past a Cape Verde player during the goalless draw in the Afcon 2022 qualifiers last year at Kigali Stadium. Amavubi need a win to revive their chances of qualifying for the Africa nations tourney. / Photo: Courtesy.

AFCON: Amavubi have to utilise home advantage – Meddie Kagere

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Rosine Micomyiza, who plays for the Hoops Basketball club during a league match last year. The national women basketball team is set to begin training for this yearu2019s Afrobasket qualifiers. / Photo: File.

Basketball: Ferwaba names provisional national women team

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Amavubi winger Xavio Dominique Nshuti goes past a Mozambique defender at Amahoro Stadium in a past match. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Afcon Qualifiers: What you need to know as Rwanda takes on Mozambique

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Rwanda Revenue Authority Women Volleyball Club is in talks to sign Dinah Akello. / Photo: File.

Volleyball: RRA in talks with Ugandan middle-blocker Dinah Akello

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Dr Bosco Mpatswenumugabo was appointed the Deputy Head of Africa Zone V Regional Anti-Doping Organization (RADO) Education Committee last week. / Courtesy.

What having a seat on Africa anti-doping committee means for Rwanda?

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
National women team cricket player Katia Uwamahoro. The Rwanda Cricket Association (RCA) is confident that there is still time to play all Cricket tournaments. / Sam Ngendahimana.

Sports Federations ‘running against clock’ to resume competitions

Monday, March 22, 2021
Felix Sempoma, Team Rwanda head coach gives instructions to Samuel Mugisha during a past competition. The national cycling team has started training for the Tour du Rwanda.

Cycling: Sempoma calls for focus ahead of Tour du Rwanda preps

Monday, March 22, 2021
Nshobozwabyosenumukiza (with the ball) during a previous league match against Patriots at Kigali Arena. The 22-year-old set a world record for steals in the Afrobasket tourney last month.

Nshobozwabyosenumukiza on his record-breaking exploits in Afrobasket, future plans

Monday, March 22, 2021
REG Volleyball players during a league match against Gisagara in 2019. Rwanda Energy Group (REG) and APR are Rwandau2019s representatives to this yearu2019s Africa club championship.

Volleyball: 26 teams confirm participation in Africa Club Championship

Monday, March 22, 2021
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Volleyball: Rwanda, Egypt to represent Africa in 2021 global tournament

Friday, March 19, 2021
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Jacqueline Tuyishime: A school dropout’s rise in cycling and desire to inspire others

Thursday, March 18, 2021
Rwanda currently ranks 7th in Africa and 34th globally in womenu2019s cricket, but targets to be inside top four and top 20, respectively, by 2024. Pictured here is Rwanda international Henriette Ishimwe during a past match against Mozambique in Zimbabwe.

Elite sports: The last frontier for the girl child

Thursday, March 18, 2021
Haruna Niyonzima joined Amavubi camp on Monday, and trained with the team on Tuesday. The midfielder plays for Tanzanian side Young Africans SC.

‘Believe in us’, Haruna rallies fans ahead of crucial AFCON qualifiers

Thursday, March 18, 2021
Rayon Sports and AS Kigali players battle for the ball during a past league match at Kigali stadium. The national football governing body, Ferwafa is considering changing this yearu2019s league into a tournament competition. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Ferwafa considers tournament football to replace 2020/21 season

Wednesday, March 17, 2021