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Rally drivers pose for a group photo with Enterprise Urwibutso owner Gerard SIna (R) after a practice race in Rulindo District last December. Courtesy

Nyirangarama Tare Sprint Rally to rev off in Rulindo

Friday, March 08, 2019
Brazilian Roberto Oliveira has warned his Rayon Sports players against complacency ahead of their match against Bugesera on Friday. File
Football

Rayon Sports eye victory against Bugesera to go top

Friday, March 08, 2019
Meddie Kagere was the lone scorer during SC Simbau2019s 1-0 victory over African heavyweights Al Ahly, of Egypt, in CAF Champions League last December. / Net
Football

Kagere linked with move to Egyptian side Zamalek

Friday, March 08, 2019
The inaugural 2018 edition of the inter-school chess tournament attracted a total of 75 students. / File

Inter-schools chess tournament returns

Friday, March 08, 2019
The football team, representing the country at the Special Olympics World Games, is seen here during a training session at Amahoro Stadium earlier this week. / Courtesy
Other Sports

Special Olympics team off to Dubai for World Games

Friday, March 08, 2019
Djuma Masudi was appointed as AS Kigali head coach in October 2018 after one season with Tanzania giants SC Simba in the assistant coach's role. Sam Ngendahimana
Football

Masudi eyes Etincelles win to boost AS Kigali’s top-four hopes

Thursday, March 07, 2019
Muhadjiri Hakizimana (R) celebrates with teammate Issa Bigirimana after scoring his second goal. Saddam Mihigo
Football

Hakizimana brace sends APR back to the top

Thursday, March 07, 2019
IPRC-South players and staff celebrate with the trophy after overcoming APR to win the tournamentu2019s 2018 edition at Amahoro Indoor Stadium. File.

The Hoops, APR to meet in Women’s Day tourney final

Wednesday, March 06, 2019
Vincent Nsengiyumva is one of the elite middleweight category boxers in the country. File.

Local boxing clubs urged to acquire legal status to foster self-reliance

Wednesday, March 06, 2019
Amavubi midfielder Olivier 'Sefu' Niyonzima netted the lone goal in the 27th minute to send Rayon Sports to top spot for the first time this season. File
Football

Niyonzima fires Rayon to top spot

Wednesday, March 06, 2019
Vincent Mashami leads a training session at Kigali Stadium last year during qualifiers for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2019), which Amavubi failed to qualify for. File.
Football

CHAN 2020 qualifiers: Amavubi to face Somalia in first round

Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Merhawi Kudus (in yellow) leads a chasing group at the notorious cobbled Wall of Kigali as thousands of fans cheered on the riders during the eighth and final stage of the 2019 Tour du Rwanda on Sunday. Plaisir Muzogeye.
Cycling

Rwanda “most cycling-friendly country” in Africa, says Kudus

Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Ernest Ndayisenga is Rwandau2019s leading golfer, and winner of the 2018 Rwanda Open. File.
Golf

Golf: Ndayisenga steps up preps for Kenya Open

Tuesday, March 05, 2019
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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