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Francois u2018Masteru2019 Mugisha (#25) celebrates with teammates after scoring in stoppage time to inspire Rayon Sports to a second Agaciro Cup title in a row at the expense of APR at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday. Courtesy.

Roberto hails players’ fighting spirit after winning his first APR derby

Monday, October 01, 2018

Ian Murara Urwintwari, 16, has put in some good fights in the Open section and continues to shine. Courtesy

Chess Olympiad 2018: Youngsters shine in round 6

Monday, October 01, 2018

REG center Olivier Shyaka shields the ball from a KPA player during their first game on Sunday, which ended 56-39 in favor of the Rwandan side. Courtesy

FIBA Africa Zone V: REG, Patriots off to winning starts

Monday, October 01, 2018

Rayon Sports players, joined by some of their fans, celebrate with their trophy and dummy cheque after beating APR 1-0 to retain the title at Amahoro National Stadium on Sunday. Courtesy.

Rayon beat ten-man APR to retain Agaciro Cup title

Monday, October 01, 2018

Bonaventure Uwizeyimana, 25, was severely injured and wounded on the left leg. Courtesy.

Grand Prix Chantal Biya: Team Rwanda suffer car accident, bows out of race

Monday, October 01, 2018

Musanze FC have confirmed they will use a budget of Rwf180 million next season. File photo.

Musanze FC to use Rwf180m budget in 2018-19 season

Monday, October 01, 2018

Rwanda's Women team heavily lost to Iraq on Friday but will be hoping to get the better of Togo today. Courtesy

Chess Olympiad 2018: Rwandans face Togo, Guyana in round 6

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Rwanda Energy Group (REG) Basketball Club have beefed up their squad with Rwanda internationals; guard Hamza Ruhezamihigo (left) and shooting guard Kenneth Gasana. File photo

FIBA-Africa Zone V: Patriots, REG begin quest for first regional title

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Burundian striker Bonfils Caleb Bimenyimana (right) celebrates his Rayon Sports teammates after scoring his second goal against AS Kigali at Amahoro Stadium on Friday. Courtsey.

Battle of titans as APR, Rayon square off in Agaciro Cup final

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Jean Bosco Birungi, the president of Rwanda Table Tennis Federation. File photo.

Table Tennis body donates sports equipment to schools

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Rayon Sports full-back Eric Rutanga, 25, has attracted offers from Kenyau2019s top football teams, including champions Gor Mahia. File photo.

Rutanga linked with move to Kenya’s AFC Leopards

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Amavubi will be seeking to collect six points against Guinea after losing their first two games in Group H, against Central African Republic and Ivory Coast. File photo

We are targeting double wins over Guinea, says Mashami

Friday, September 28, 2018

Rwanda international Placide Sibomana is seen here on the block in a past Zone 5 match against Kenya at Amahoro Stadium. Sam Ngendahimana.

Sibomana joins UTB volleyball Club

Friday, September 28, 2018

Christophe Mukunzi, 29, has represented the country in various international competitions since 2010. Sam Ngendahimana.

Christophe Mukunzi’s rise from raw talent to national team captaincy

Friday, September 28, 2018

Rayon Sportsu2019 midfielder Prosper Kuka with the ball during a past match. Sam Ngendahimana.

Rayon have set the bar very high for local rivals

Friday, September 28, 2018

Joselyne Uwase, 15, could earn a title if she wins 50% of her games in the ongoing Chess Olympiad in Georgia. The teen is seen here playing with a friend at her home in Gikondo last year. File photo

Chess Olympiad 2018: Uwase shines as Rwandans endure rough round 4

Friday, September 28, 2018

Rayon Sports goalkeeper Abouba Bashunga is among 27-man Amavubi provisional squad set to start training next week. (Sam Ngendahimana)

Rayon’s Bashunga revels in maiden Amavubi call-up

Friday, September 28, 2018

Rayon Sports midifielder Yannick Mukunzi (#6) argues with an AS Kigali player during the two sidesu2019 clash in last yearu2019s Agaciro edition, which ended 1-0 in favour of AS Kigali at Amahoro National Stadium. (Sam Ngendahimana)

No love lost as Rayon, AS Kigali face off in Agaciro tournament

Friday, September 28, 2018

Patriotsu2019 captain Aristide Mugabe will lead his side during FIBA Africa Zone 5 qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. (Sam Ngendahimana)

Patriots eye spot in new FIBA AfroLeague

Friday, September 28, 2018

Gicumbi FC pose for a photo before a league game. (File)

Gicumbi vs Sorwathe tie postponed

Thursday, September 27, 2018