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Marthe Yankurije, who finished third last year, has stepped up her preparations and looks to set a new personal best in half-marathon. Courtesy.

Kigali Peace Marathon 2019: Yankurije keen to set new personal best, clinch gold

Wednesday, May 29, 2019
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Europa League: Where to watch the Chelsea vs Arsenal final in Kigali

Wednesday, May 29, 2019
(L-R) Jean Damascene Ruberwa, Bonaventure Uwizeyimana, Patrick Byukusenge, Moise Mugisha and Eric Manizabayo will represent Rwanda in Tour du Cameroun. Sam Ngendahimana.
Cycling

Team Rwanda names Tour du Cameroun roster

Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Placide Sibomana. Sam Ngendahimana.
Volleyball

Mutabazi trims team ahead of CAVB Africa championships

Tuesday, May 28, 2019
REG u2018s Kami Kabange finishes off a stylish lay-up during a past match against Patriots. Both teams will participate in this yearu2019s Genocide Memorial tournament. Sam Ngendahimana.
Basketball

30 teams set for basketball memorial tournament

Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Rwanda Revenue Authority Women Volleyball Club have turned their attention to this yearu2019s playoffs. File.
Volleyball

Volleyball: RRA turn focus to Playoffs

Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Former Olympian Nathan Byukusenge (C) is junior Team Rwandau2019s head coach since 2017. All eyes will be on Jean Eric Habimana (L) with Renus Byiza Uhiriwe (R) not included in the roster. Courtesy.

Byukusenge names squad for La Francophonie Youth Race

Monday, May 27, 2019
Rwanda Energy Group (REG) are winners of the last two editions of Rutsindura Volleyball Memorial Tournament. Sam Ngendahimana.
Volleyball

Volleyball: Rutsindura memorial tourney set for June 22

Monday, May 27, 2019
Hamisi u2018Kishiu2019 Sogonya and his Kirehe FC side will have to beat Bugesera, and hope that Gicumbi lose to Mukura, if they are to survive relegation. Courtesy.
Football

Relegation battle: Sogonya hopes for final day ‘miracle’

Monday, May 27, 2019
Thousand Hills players celebrating after beating Kigali Sharks at Red Cross grounds on Saturday. (Courtesy)

Rugby: Isimbi powers Hills to top spot with win at Sharks

Sunday, May 26, 2019
The annual competition was held outside Kigali, for the first time, last year. / File

Taekwondo: Rubavu to host 7th GMT tourney

Sunday, May 26, 2019
Red hot striker Jacques Tuyisenge joined Kenyan giants Gor Mahia in February 2016 after inspiring Police FC to the 2015 Peace Cup title. / Net
Football

Jacques Tuyisenge on verge of record move to Petro Atletico

Sunday, May 26, 2019
Rayon Sports players applaud their fans after clinching the Rwanda Premier League title with a 4-0 mauling of hosts Kirehe yesterday. / Courtesy

Roberto salutes Rayon players for ‘incredible’ league campaign

Sunday, May 26, 2019
Kivumu Sector, of Rutsiro District, are one of the four semi-finalists in womenu2019s category. / Courtesy

Umurenge Kagame Cup: Gihango sector book ticket to semis

Sunday, May 26, 2019
Gasogi United coach Marcel Lomami has urged his players to u2018fight for promotionu2019 to the topflight league next season. / Courtesy

Div2 League: Gasogi eye Aspor win to tighten grip on top spot

Sunday, May 26, 2019
Jean Eric Habimana (L) and Renus Byiza Uhiriwe will lead youthful Team Rwanda at the one-day race. / Courtesy

Cycling: Five nations to grace La Francophonie youth race

Sunday, May 26, 2019
Rayon Sports players lift Brazilian manager Roberto Oliviera aloft after thumping Kirehe 4-0 to claim the 2018-19 Azam Rwanda Premier League title at Nyakarambi stadium on Friday. Courtesy.
Football

Rayon thrash Kirehe to seal 9th league title

Friday, May 24, 2019
Benediction Excel Energy club will start the 2019 Rwanda Cycling Cup season as favourites. File.

Rwanda Cycling Cup start moved to June 15

Friday, May 24, 2019
Serge Shema (with the ball) will start for Thousand Hills against Kigali Sharks on Saturday. File.

Rugby: Habimana, Tuyisenge return to fold as Hills take on Sharks

Friday, May 24, 2019
Works on the proposed 10,000-seat Kigali Arena, thatu2019s under construction just outside the Amahoro National Stadium in Remera, have reached advanced stages with the indoor sports facility, the first of its kind in the region, set for completion next month. Emmanuel Kwizera.

State-of-the-art Kigali Arena nears completion

Friday, May 24, 2019