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Mukansanga to officiate at 2019 Women’s World Cup in France

Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Rayon Sports will be relying on striker, Michael Sarpong who has scored nine times in league. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

Rayon Sports seek win over Gicumbi to go top

Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Merhawi Kudus, 25, is the second Eritrean to win Tour du Rwanda, and the first since 2010 when it was won by Daniel Teklehaimanot. / Plaisir Muzogeye
Cycling

Kudos Merhawi!

Sunday, March 03, 2019
James Sugira (471) is based in the United States where he is doing his studies at Eastern Kentucky University since February 2018. / Courtesy

Sugira eyes podium finish at World Cross Country Champs

Sunday, March 03, 2019
Nadege Nyahwihwiri during her acceptance speech on Saturday night after receiving her trophy at Kigali Golf Club. On the left is Davis Kashaka, the Kigali Golf Club captain. / Courtesy

Golf: Gahima, Nyahwihwiri dominate inaugural Volkswagen tourney

Sunday, March 03, 2019
Merhawi Kudus, 25, is the second Eritrean to win Tour du Rwanda, and the first since 2010 when it was won by Daniel Teklehaimanot. / Plaisir Muzogeye
Cycling

Kudus is the Tour du Rwanda 2019 champion

Sunday, March 03, 2019
Yakob Debesay, 19, celebrates his Stage 7 victory after his solo finish in Kigali Central Business District on Saturday afternoon. / Net photo
Cycling

Tour du Rwanda 2019: Debesay wins Stage 7 as race for yellow jersey goes to the wire

Saturday, March 02, 2019
Resilience RFC players after receiving new boots and balls for the upcoming 2019 season. / Jejje Muhinde

Resilience RFC receive new rugby gear ahead of new season

Saturday, March 02, 2019
Przemyslaw Kasperkiewicz, 25, celebrates his Stage 6 victory as he crossed the finish-line in Bugesera District on Friday afternoon. Tour du Rwanda.

Kasperkiewicz wins Stage 6 but Kudus remains in control

Friday, March 01, 2019
Faustin Usengimana in action during a training session with former club Rayon Sports at Nzove grounds. Julius Ntare.
Football

Usengimana joins Zambian side Buildcon

Friday, March 01, 2019
Eugene Tuyishime (left, first row) helped Rayon Sports to win three titles -- the Genocide Memorial Tournament and one Carre du2019As -- during his two-year spell with the club. File.
Volleyball

The rise and rise of setter Eugene Tuyishime

Friday, March 01, 2019
Eritrean Girmay Biniam, 18, celebrates in Skol jersey after winning Stage 5 of the 2019 Tour du Rwanda in Musanze on Thursday. Plaisir Muzogeye.

Skol pledges to keep supporting cycling

Friday, March 01, 2019
Girmay Biniam Hailu, 18, celebrates his Stage 5 victory after crossing the finish-line in Musanze on Thursday afternoon. / Plaisir Muzogeye
Cycling

Biniam outsprints Areruya to take Stage 5 as Kudus remains in yellow - PHOTOS

Thursday, February 28, 2019
Rayon Sports coach Roberto Oliveira shouts instructions to his players during the 2018 Peace Cup final against Mukura at Kigali Stadium. / Sam Ngendahimana
Football

Rayon eye Sunrise victory to close gap on leaders APR

Thursday, February 28, 2019
Olivier Umutangana, the Secretary General of Rwanda Athletics Federation. File.

Athletics: Duo set for Int’l Meeting of Djibouti

Thursday, February 28, 2019
Salum Yamini dribbles past Etincelles players during yesterday's win (Sam Ngendahimana)
Football

Yamini goal seals win for SC Kiyovu over Etincelles

Thursday, February 28, 2019
Colombian sprinter Edwin Avila Vanegas celebrates as he crosses the finish-line in Karongi to win Stage 4 of the 2019 Tour du Rwanda on Wednesday. All photos by Plaisir Muzogeye.

Tour du Rwanda 2019: Colombian Avila wins Stage 4 as Kudus retains yellow jersey – PHOTOS

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Alain Kirasa was appointed as SC Kiyovu caretaker in November 2018. Net photo
Football

Kiyovu keen on three points against Etincelles

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Merhawi Kudus, seen here launching a solo attack during Stage 3 on Tuesday, is one of the only two black Africans to ever race Tour de France u2013 along with compatriot Daniel Teklehaimanot who won the 2010 Tour du Rwanda. Plaisir Muzogeye
Cycling

Tour du Rwanda 2019: Kudus looks to tighten grip on yellow jersey

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
IPRC-South ladies are the title holders of the inaugural Womenu2019s Day Basketball Tournament. File.
Basketball

Basketball: Women’s Day tourney set for March 2-9

Tuesday, February 26, 2019