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Bugesera pose for a photo after winning the Heroes tourney. Yvonne Iradukunda.
Volleyball

Sitting volleyball: Bugesera, Gisagara crowned Heroes Cup winners

Monday, January 28, 2019
APRu2019s long distance runner Noel Hitimana defended his title when he took home gold after crossing the finish line with the best time of thirty minutes, fifty-eight second and six-one seconds. Sam Ngendahimana.
Football

APR dominate National Cross Country Championships

Monday, January 28, 2019
UTB players and staff celebrate with the trophy after beating Gisagara to win this year's Heroes Cup at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday. Damas Sikubwabo
Volleyball

Volleyball: UTB shift focus to Kayumba memorial tourney

Monday, January 28, 2019
2019 The Hoops will face Ubumwe while APR will meet former champion IPRC-Huye. (File)
Basketball

The Hoops beat IPRC-South in Heroes Tournament to go top

Monday, January 28, 2019
Didier Munyaneza (Center), 21, finished the tournament with the White Jersey. (File)
Cycling

Amissa Bongo: Cyclist Didier Munyaneza claims the White jersey

Monday, January 28, 2019
AS Kigali players celebrate at the end of the match after their hard-fought 1-0 victory over APR at Kigali Stadium on Saturday. Courtesy.
Football

Heroes Cup tourney: AS Kigali target title after stunning APR

Monday, January 28, 2019
Sanday Kabarebe (L) was the overall winner of the one-day competition. Courtesy.
Other Sports

Bralirwa launches Golf Corporate Night

Monday, January 28, 2019
Following their victories over the weekend, Noel Hitimana (R) and Marthe Yankurije (L) will lead Team Rwanda at this yearu2019s IAAF World Cross Country Championship in Denmark, in March. File.

Hitimana, Yankurije retain gold in Cross Country championship

Monday, January 28, 2019
Lomami Marcel gives instructions to his Gasogi United players during a past league game against SEC Academy at Kicukuro Stadium, which ended 2-1 in favor of Gasogi United. Courtesy
Football

Gasogi eye win over Akagera to keep lead

Sunday, January 27, 2019
The 2019 season will start on March 2, with Lion de Fer seeking to dethrone Kigali Sharks as new champions. File.

Lion de Fer beef up squad ahead of new season

Sunday, January 27, 2019
Patriots point-guard Sedar Sagamba (R) takes instructions from head coach Henry Mwinuke during a past league game at Amahoro Stadium. File.

Basketball: Patriots keen on positive start in Heroes Cup tourney

Friday, January 25, 2019
Burundi international David Nshimiyimana, seen here in action against Police on Thursday, has been a key figure at the heart of Mukura defence since his signing in 2017. Courtesy.

Mukura aim to bounce back against Amagaju

Friday, January 25, 2019
APR forward Muhadjiri Hakizimana (10) vies for the ball with former AS Kigali captain Soter Kayumba, who has since joined Kenyan side Sofapaka, in a past league match at Kigali Stadium. File.
Football

Heroes Cup: AS Kigali, APR face off in opener

Friday, January 25, 2019
The national ladies cricket team. Jejje Muhinde.
Cricket

Nigeria tour will boost ladies’ national team, says cricket body

Friday, January 25, 2019
Former world no. 1 Ilie Nu0103stase, 72, leads the group of tennis legends that established the annual International Tennis Show in 2017. Net.

Tennis legends expected in Kigali for Tennis International Show

Friday, January 25, 2019
Pastor Deus Sangwa awards medals to best performers during a past Special Olympics event in Muhanga District. File.

26 selected for Special Olympic Games in UAE

Friday, January 25, 2019
Makombe. Jejje Muhinde.

Makombe steps down as Buffaloes Rugby Club president

Friday, January 25, 2019
UTB Volleyball Club (yellow &green) will be seeking to beat REG for the first time in almost two years. File
Volleyball

Volleyball: REG, UTB go head-to-head in Heroes Cup

Friday, January 25, 2019
Justin Bisengimana is the first manager to guide Sunrise to victory over APR since 2015. File.
Football

Sunrise coach hails players after shock win against APR

Thursday, January 24, 2019
Minister Esperance Nyirasafari delivers her opening remarks during Day 1 of the sports retreat 2019 in Rubavu District on Thursday. Sam Ngendahimana.

Sports minister calls for collaboration, improved partnership among stakeholders

Thursday, January 24, 2019