Sports

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Sports / More Articles
Justin Bisengimana was dismissed as Sunrise head coach in May. File.

Bisengimana vows to make Bugesera ‘more competitive’

Friday, August 30, 2019
Rwanda won four games out six they played at the regional tournament in Eritrea. Courtesy.

Rwanda beat Burundi to win bronze at Cecafa U15 Challenge

Friday, August 30, 2019
The New Times

EAPCCO GAMES: RNP scoops gold in handball, karate

Friday, August 30, 2019
Djuma Masudi won the league title with Rayon Sports both as a player and coach. File.

Rayon Sports: Goran, Masudi apply for vacant coaching job

Friday, August 30, 2019
Rachid Kalisa helped SC Kiyovu to finish fifth in Rwanda Premier League twice before crossing to AS Kigali last month. Courtesy.
Football

Kalisa on recent move to AS Kigali and thirst for international football

Friday, August 30, 2019
Game 1 between The Hoops and APR, which the latter won 56-52, was the first game played in the state-of-the-art Kigali Arena. The 10,000-seater facility will host finals of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) next year. / Courtesy

Playoffs finals: Hoops eye Game 2 win to level series

Thursday, August 29, 2019
Former APR and Rayon Sports centre-back Abdoul Rwatubyaye joins Amavubi camp from the United States on Friday. / Courtesy

Pros boost Amavubi camp ahead of World Cup qualifier against Seychelles

Thursday, August 29, 2019
Kennedy Hoziyana (R) captains the Rwanda U15 national football team in Eritrea. / File

CECAFA U15: Rwanda battle Burundi for bronze

Thursday, August 29, 2019
Ali Kazingufu (with the ball) is upbeat to inspire REG to their second league title despite trailing Patriots 1-0 in the playoffs finals. / File

Playoffs finals: REG look to bounce back against Patriots

Thursday, August 29, 2019
APR midfielder Djabel Manishimwe (#2) is part of Vincent Mashamiu2019s ((R) 25-man provisional squad that started training on Tuesday. File.
Football

Qualifying for CHAN and AFCON possible feat, says Amavubi Coach

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Eric Nshimiyimana is confident his AS Kigali side can see off Proline for a spot in the playoffs round of the 2019-20 CAF Confederation Cup. Courtesy.

Nshimiyimana shifts focus on Proline tie

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Rwanda national women cricket team registered a 2-2 win ratio during the 2020 Womenu2019s Cricket World Cup qualifiers in May, in Zimbabwe. File.

Rwanda and Nigeria set for return leg of friendly T20 series

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
At the upcoming Africa Sitting Volleyball Championships in Kigali, Rwanda will be looking to qualify both its men and women's teams to the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. File
Other Sports

Nigeria withdraw from ParaVolley African Champs

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Kenedy Hoziyana (#8), seen here in action against Ethiopia in the group stage, will be looking to captain Rwanda to the final of the 2019 Cecafa U15 Challnge. File.

Crunch time as Rwanda, Kenya face off in Cecafa U15 Challenge

Tuesday, August 27, 2019
At the upcoming Africa Sitting Volleyball Championships in Kigali, Rwanda will be looking to qualify both its men and womenu2019s teams to the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. File.

Nigeria withdraw from ParaVolley African Champs

Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Kenneth Gasana made his international debut for Rwanda in 2009. Should he join REG, next season will be his first in domestic basketball league. File.

Basketball: REG in ‘advanced’ talks with US-based Kenneth Gasana

Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Amavubi will start residential training on Tuesday ahead of the opening 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles. File.

Amavubi enter residential camp ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Monday, August 26, 2019
Rwanda U-15 team players celebrate after beating Tanzania 2-1 to reach the last four. File.

Rwanda to face Kenya in CECAFA semi-finals

Monday, August 26, 2019
Antonio Prata, MOTA-ENGIL representative in Rwanda (left) and Niyigena after receiving his prize money. Courtesy Photos.

Niyigena triumphs in Mota-ENGIL Tennis Open final

Monday, August 26, 2019
Moise Mugisha is a debutant in the All-Africa Games. File
Cycling

Cycling: Mugisha strikes ITT bronze at All-Africa Games

Monday, August 26, 2019