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APR Handball club players celebrate after beating Police Handball Club. Sam Ngendahimana.

Handball: APR look to playoff success

Monday, April 29, 2019
Scandinavia striker Jeannette Ukwinkunda (with the ball) takes on As Kigali defender Joselyne Mukantaganira during a past match. File.
Football

Bizumuremyi sets sights on league title

Monday, April 29, 2019
Youngster Jules Ulimwengu (L) opened the scoring after nine minutes before doubling his sideu2019s lead just before the break during Rayon Sportsu2019 3-1 win over AS Muhanga on Saturday. File.
Football

Rayon shrug off loss of key duo to keep pressure on APR

Monday, April 29, 2019
Paul Bitok, 48, was appointed as head coach of the menu2019s senior national volleyball team in 2010. File.
Volleyball

Volleyball: Bitok to step down as national team coach in June

Monday, April 29, 2019
Pascal Niyonkuru charges through two Rusizi BBC players for the basket during the 139-58 victory at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday. Courtesy.

Pascal Niyonkuru drops career-high 60 points in APR’s win over Rusizi

Monday, April 29, 2019
Moise Mugisha, 21, is the first Skol-Fly Cycling Club rider to get a club in Europe. File.
Cycling

Cycling: Moise Mugisha to join French side POCCL next week

Sunday, April 28, 2019
Thierry Manzi, seen here getting instructions from head coach Roberto Oliveira, captained Rayon Sports to quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup last year. File.
Football

Rayon eye AS Muhanga win to trim gap on leaders APR

Sunday, April 28, 2019
APR have scored 35 goals, and conceded ten times, after 23 league matches this season. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

APR look to avoid upset as title race enters crucial stage

Friday, April 26, 2019
Hermas Cliff Muvunyi qualified for the world championships after finishing third in men's 400m at the 2019 Meeting International de Marrakech on Thursday. File.

NPC hails Paralympian Muvunyi after landing ticket to world champs

Friday, April 26, 2019
Davite Giancarlo was in upbeat mood ahead of the race last month. File.

Huge field as Giancarlo eyes Rally De L’Imbo glory

Friday, April 26, 2019
Olivier Ntagengwa (L) and Patrick Kavalo Akumuntu face Morocco in the final on Saturday afternoon. File.
Volleyball

Beach Volleyball: Rwanda face Morocco in title decider at African championships

Friday, April 26, 2019
Johnny McKinstry was in charge of Amavubi during the 2016 African Nations Championships (CHAN) finals tournament in Rwanda. File.
Football

We will be ‘more careful’ with Amavubi coaches henceforth – Minispoc

Friday, April 26, 2019
Audifax Byiringiro, the vice president of Rwanda Cricket Association, lost his father and two brothers during the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. Courtesy.

The role of sport in unity and reconciliation after Genocide

Friday, April 26, 2019
The 2019 Beach Volleyball Africa Cup of Nations tournament, which started Monday, is underway at Jabi Lake Park in Abuja, Nigeria. Courtesy.
Volleyball

Beach volleyball: Rwanda book tickets to World Championships

Friday, April 26, 2019
Henry Mwinuka, seen here rallying his players in a past league match, joined Patriots as head coach in December 2015 and has since guided them to several titles, including two championships. Courtesy.
Basketball

Patriots eye victory over lowly UGB in basketball league

Friday, April 26, 2019
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