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SC Kiyovu head coach Alain Kirasa gives instructions to his players during a past league match against APR at Kigali Stadium. File.
Football

AS Kigali, SC Kiyovu go head-to-head in Kigali derby

Friday, April 26, 2019
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Football

Ex-APR star Faty Papy collapses and dies during match

Thursday, April 25, 2019
Issiak Bebeto Irankunda is seen here during a past swimming championship in Thailand. Courtesy.

Swimming federation left with a tough decision to make

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Former Burundi international Djuma Masudi joined AS Kigali in October 2018, replacing Eric Nshimiyimana who had been the clubu2019s head coach since 2014. File.
Football

AS Kigali sack coach Masudi after just six months in charge

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Kigali Golf Club vice president Andrew Kulaige (R) hands the trophy to Tiva Kanarura after coming out on top in the ladiesu2019 category of the monthly tournament in March. Jejje Muhinde.
Golf

Golfers tee off in Corporate Night tourney this Friday

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Camarade Banamwana, seen here leading a past training session at Gicumbi Stadium, joined Gicumbi FC as head coach last December after the dismissal of Abdu u2018Bekenu2019 Bizimana. Courtesy.
Football

We are not safe from relegation yet – Gicumbi coach Banamwana

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Scandinavia striker Jeannette Ukwinkunda, seen here with the ball against AS Kigali defender Joselyne Mukantaganira, scored the opening goal during the 3-0 victory at Kigali Stadium on Monday. /Yvonne Iradukunda
Football

Scandinavia players hailed after historic AS Kigali win

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
World record holder Cathia Uwamahoro is part of the 14-player provisional squad in preparations for the 2020 T20 Womenu2019s World Cup qualifiers. Sam Ngendahimana.
Cricket

Cricket: Rwanda to face Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers opener

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Patrick Kavalo Akumuntu (L) and Olivier Ntagengwa celebrate after coming from a set down to beat Egypt on Tuesday. Courtesy.
Volleyball

Beach volleyball: Winning start for Rwandan teams at African champions

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Senior national basketball team players get some instructions from coach Vladimir Bosnjak during the training. / Sam Ngendahimana
Basketball

Rwanda bids to host Afrobasket 2021

Monday, April 22, 2019
APR Forward Muhadjiri Hakizimana, seen here taking instructions from head coach Zlatko Krmpotiu0107 in a past game. File.

APR’s Zlatko Krmpotic appeals for cool heads as title race hots up

Monday, April 22, 2019
National volleyball team players try to block a spike from a Kenyan player during the final game of the just-concluded Zone V at Amahoro indoor stadium. File.
Volleyball

Rwanda confirm to compete at CAVB Zone V

Monday, April 22, 2019
Benon Kayitare will be hunting for gold medal at the 2019 World Taekwondo Championships. File.

Kayitare eyes gold medal at World Taekwondo championships

Monday, April 22, 2019
Rayon Sports players and fans celebrate their hard-fought victory after beating APR 1-0 at Amahoro Stadium on Saturday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Robertinho urges Rayon players to stay grounded after APR win

Monday, April 22, 2019
AS Kigali skipper Alice Kalimba (with the ball) tries to dribble through three Scandinavia players during a past match between the two sides at Kigali Stadium. File.
Football

Women football: Scandinavia face AS Kigali with sights on top spot

Monday, April 22, 2019
Rayon Sports u2018hero of the dayu2019 Michael Sarpongo dribbles past APR skipper Jean Baptiste Mugiraneza (R) and Emmanuel Imanishimwe (L) during the 1-0 victory at Amahoro National Stadium on Saturday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Sarpong-inspired Rayon beat APR to narrow gap at the top

Sunday, April 21, 2019
Charlotte Nzayisenga (L), along with former partner Denise Mutatsimpundu, represented Africa at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. Courtesy.
Volleyball

Beach volleyball teams off to Nigeria for African champs

Sunday, April 21, 2019
Burundian Francis Haringingo joined Mukura Victory Sports as head coach in July 2017. Courtesy.
Football

Mukura cautious of ‘hard nut to crack’ Espoir

Sunday, April 21, 2019
Patrick Nshizirungu is one of the youngsters propelling Rwanda Energy Group (REG) to success this season. File.
Basketball

Nshizirungu posts 24 points as REG beat Espoir to stay top

Sunday, April 21, 2019
Joseph Areruyau2019s performance impressed his French side Delko Marseille despite finishing outside the time limit at the 117th Parisu2013Roubaix on April 14. Courtesy.
Cycling

Areruya on ‘Hell of the North’ experience and why Parix Roubaix is a big stepping stone

Sunday, April 21, 2019