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Riders at the starting line at the Skol sponsored tournament held in the Special Economic Zone in Masoro. Courtesy
Cycling

Three Cyclists selected to join Skol Fly Cycling Club

Monday, April 01, 2019
Brazilian Jonathan Rafael da Silva, seen here in action against Police during a past league match, has not scored a single goal for Rayon Sports since joining the club in November 2018. Courtesy.
Football

Rayon Sports’ title hopes suffer setback with draw at AS Kigali

Monday, April 01, 2019
Kigali Golf Club captain, Davis Kashaka (L) hands the trophy to Gentil Kangaho as the overall winner of the multi-category competition. Jejje Muhinde.
Other Sports

Gentil Kangaho dominates third Heineken Golf Corporate tourney

Monday, April 01, 2019
Gisagara have beefed up their squad for African championships with national team captain Christophe Mukunzi who plays for local rivals Rwanda Energy Group. File.
Volleyball

Volleyball: Gisagara begin quest for continental glory against UCU

Monday, April 01, 2019
Andre Mazimpaka helped Rayon Sports to three victories without conceding a goal during the month of February. Courtesy.
Football

Mazimpaka named Rayon Sports Player of the Month

Sunday, March 31, 2019
Espoir basketball club Shooting-Guard, Armel Sangwe. File.
Basketball

Sangwe posts 19 points as Espoir stun Patriots in hoops league

Sunday, March 31, 2019
Jean Eric Habimana, the national national champion in juniors category, is a product of the programmeu2019s inaugural edition in 2016. File.
Cycling

Cycling: Talent detection race set for today

Sunday, March 31, 2019
Felicien Muhitira is making his first appearance at the World Cross Country cChampionship since his 2015 debut. File.

D-day as Rwandan athletes vie for medals at world meet

Friday, March 29, 2019
Resilience rugby club players celebrate after defeating Kamonyi Puma during the two sides' league opener this month. Courtesy.

Rugby: Resilience out to maintain unbeaten run

Friday, March 29, 2019
Skipper Thierry Manzi chats with Rayon Sports' Brazilian head coach Roberto Oliveira during a past league match against Police at Kigali Stadium. File.
Football

Manzi upbeat on guiding Rayon to league title glory

Friday, March 29, 2019
Moise Mugisha celebrates his solo finish after winnig the fifth and final stage of the 2019 Tour de lu2019Espoir in Yaoundu00e9, Cameroun in February. File.

Moïse Mugisha: The rider’s rapid rise to stardom

Friday, March 29, 2019
Espoir Basketball Club players, who face Patriots on Friday night, are seen here being briefed by head coach Maxime Mwiseneza during a past league game against APR at Amahoro Stadium. Sam Ngendahimana
Basketball

Basketball: Patriots seek to bounce back against Espoir

Friday, March 29, 2019
APR Forward Muhadjiri Hakizimana, seen here taking instructions from head coach Zlatko Krmpotiu0107 in a past game, scored the opening goal against Mukura at Huye Stadium on Wednesday. Julius Ntare.
Football

Krmpotic salutes APR players’ fighting spirit after Mukura win

Friday, March 29, 2019
Denise Mutatsimpundu, who went AWOL during the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia, was one of the best beach volleyball players in the country and the reigning African champion -- along with Charlotte Nzayisenga. Net.
Volleyball

Beach volleyball: Rwanda confirms participation at African champs

Friday, March 29, 2019
Youngsters during the 2018 Taekwondo Ambassadoru2019s Cup tournament at Petit Stade. Courtesy.
Other Sports

Taekwondo team eyes gold at ANOCA Youth Games

Friday, March 29, 2019
The New Times

Athletics quartet off to Denmark for World Cross Country Champs

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Jean Eric Habimana at The New Times head offices in Kigali on Tuesday. Ismael Sekamana

Racing in Tour de France is my career’s ultimate target, says Jean Eric Habimana

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Rayon Sports full-back Eric u2018Raduu2019 Iradukunda escapes a tackle from SC Kiyovu opponent during the first-leg at Kigali Stadium, which ended 2-1 in favour of SC Kiyovu courtesy of Djuma Nizeyimanau2019s brace. Courtesy.
Football

Rayon V Kiyovu: The Blues look to catchup with APR

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
The She-Amavubi line-up that started against DR Congo on Tuesday. Saddam Mihigo
Football

Women football: She-Amavubi hold DRC in friendly match

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Bertrand Iradukunda (R) and Onesme Twazerimana (2nd-R), who helped Mukura to a 1-0 win in the first-leg clash, joined the Huye-based side from APR at the start of the 2018-19 season. Courtesy.
Football

Mukura host APR with more than ‘just three points’ at stake

Tuesday, March 26, 2019