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Rayon Sports goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera. Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Rayon handed injury boost ahead of Peace Cup final

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
National football team players during a warm-up session during FIFA Series in Kigali. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Constantine admits Amavubi face tough AFCON 2027 path

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Rwanda Energy Group VC celebrate the victory to win the 2025-26 Rwanda National Volleyball League title ahead of pre-season favourites Police VC, Kepler VC, APR VC and Gisagara VC. File
Volleyball

How champions REG VC rose from underdogs to comeback masters

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
RSSB Tigers are the fourth Rwandan team, after Patriots, REG and APR, to represent the country in the BAL. FILE
Basketball

BAL playoffs: Meet teams heading to Kigali for championship battle

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
President Paul Kagame has congratulated Arsenal after the club won the 202526 Premier League title, ending a 22-year wait for the championship.
Football

Kagame congratulates Arsenal on Premier League glory

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Arsenal have clinched their first Premier League title since the famous 2004 Invincibles after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday. courtesy
Football

Arsenal end 22-year Premier League title jinx

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Etincelles FC head coach Abdul Bekeni Bizimana.
Football

We’re not safe from relegation yet, Bekeni warns Etincelles

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The group draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers held in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday left Rwanda pooled in Group K alongside Mali, Cape Verde and Liberia. Olivier Mugwiza
Football

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Rwanda drawn against Mali, Cape Verde and Liberia

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Cycling

Ishimwe, Kanyange win Play Day cycling race

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Basketball

Wembanyama explodes for 41 as Spurs stun Thunder in Game 1

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Football

Neymar included in Brazil's 26-man World Cup squad

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
RSSB Tigers coach James Maye Jr. speaks to the players.
Basketball

Maye Jr details new Tigers role, BAL title ambitions

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
AS Muhanga player vies for the ball with Gasogi United player at Muhanga Stadium. File
Football

Relegation battle: Who is at risk of dropping to second division?

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Emeline Imanizabayowho recently won two gold medals has been left out of the national squad for the upcoming 2026 Kigali International Peace Marathon scheduled for June 13–14. Courtesy

Why Niyonkuru, Imanizabayo withdrew from Kigali Marathon

Monday, May 18, 2026
Star outside hitter Nicholas Matui
Volleyball

Matui praises Rwandan league intensity after REG VC triumph

Monday, May 18, 2026
Guy Hedderwick, the Managing Director of QA Venue Solutions Rwanda speaks to The New Times during the episode of ‘The Context’ in Kigali. Courtesy.

QA Venue Solutions weighs flexible rates for BK Arena, Amahoro booking

Monday, May 18, 2026
RSSB Tigers Basketball Club have intensified preparations for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs scheduled for May 22–31 in Kigali. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Basketball

RSSB Tigers camp locked in for BAL championship chase

Monday, May 18, 2026
REG VC were crowned 202526 National Volleyball League champions after defeating Police VC 3-0 in the decisive Game 5 of the finals on Sunday, May 17, at Petit Stade. Courtesy
Volleyball

REG VC crowned champions after dramatic finals series comeback

Sunday, May 17, 2026
APR FC players celebrate the 3-0 victory over Rutsiro FC. They were crowned 2025-26 BK Pro League national champions after securing a record-extending 24th league title. cOURTESY
Football

APR FC win seventh straight league title

Sunday, May 17, 2026
France-based long-distance runner Felicien Muhitira during Cross Country competition at Kicukiro. Sam Ngendahimana

Kigali Marathon 2026: Muhitira returns to national team after five-year suspension

Sunday, May 17, 2026