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RSSB Tigers will face Kepler at Petit Stade during the second round of the 2026 Rwanda Basketball League that will resume on Friday, July 10. Courtesy
Basketball

RSSB Tigers take on Kepler as basketball league returns

Friday, July 10, 2026
Tinashe Gatimu and her mother, Caroline Gatimu, during a past rally competition. Courtesy

The Gatimus: A mother-daughter bond forged through motorsport

Friday, July 10, 2026
Rayon Sports and APR FC players battle for possession during a Rwanda Premier League derby at Amahoro Stadium. The Rwanda Premier League has announced the introduction of end-of-season individual awards to recognize outstanding performances by players, coaches, and match officials. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Football

Evolving BK Pro League Awards promise fiercer competition

Friday, July 10, 2026
The 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally will run from July 10-12 for the third round of the FIA African Rally Championship (ARC). Dan Gatsinzi

Bugesera welcomes 18-stage Mountain Gorilla Rally

Friday, July 10, 2026
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Cycling

Pogacar dominates on Tourmalet as yellow jersey crashes

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Al Merrikh SC have withdrawn from the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, which will be held in Kigali from July 24 to August 7.
Football

Al Merrikh SC withdraw from 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup

Thursday, July 09, 2026
APR FC striker Djibril Ouattara wins the ball against Rayon Sports defender during the game at Amahoro stadium. Courtesy
Football

Who will win BK Pro League player of the season award?

Thursday, July 09, 2026
APR FC head coach Abderrahim Taleb has set his sights on leading the club to the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup title.
Football

Taleb targets CECAFA Kagame Cup glory after signing new APR FC deal

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Olav Kooij has previously won three stages at the Giro d'Italia. GETTY IMAGES
Cycling

Kooij wins chaotic sprint finish on stage five

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Rwanda sitting volleyball teams will play international friendly matches against Croatia and Slovenia, respectively, on Thursday, July 9. Courtesy
Volleyball

Sitting V-ball: Rwanda lines up buildup games for World Championship

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
APR FC's new Malian midfielder Mamadou Traoré who recently joined Army side from Stade Malien. FERWAFA announced that clubs will be required to pay Rwf2 million to register each foreign player.
Football

FERWAFA sets Rwf2m fee for foreign player registration

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Rwanda's Queen Kalimpinya

Mt Gorilla Rally 2026 sees surge in female competitors

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Five players have entered free agency after their contracts with their respective clubs expired at the end of the 2025/26 season. (L-R) James Achille, Dusenge Wicklif, John Nkurunziza, Yves Mutabazi and Djibril. Courtesy
Volleyball

Five free agents headlining Rwandan volleyball transfer window

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Taleb Abderrahim has extended his stay at APR FC for a further 12 months. courtesy photo
Football

APR FC extend Taleb's contract after impressive debut season

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
The New Times

IOC provisionally lifts suspension of Russia

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Rwandan defender Clement Niyigena is set for a move to Egyptian side Smouha SC after agreeing to a two-year deal.courtesy
Football

Sources: Niyigena agrees to Egyptian Premier League move

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Rwanda international Jeannine Mukandayisenga
Football

Mukandayisenga relishes fresh challenge at China's Wuhan Jiangda

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Rwandan forward David Shyaka has signed his first professional contract with Dutch Eredivisie giants PSV Eindhoven. Courtesy

Rwanda's Shyaka signs first professional contract with PSV Eindhoven

Monday, July 06, 2026
APR FC winger Ramadhan Niyibizi has joined SC Kiyovu on a season-long loan, keeping him at the Mumena-based club until the end of the 2026-27 campaign.
Football

Niyibizi completes loan move to Kiyovu SC

Monday, July 06, 2026
Central African Republic winger Boris Gbenou has signed for Rayon Sports on a two-year deal. Courtesy
Football

Rayon Sports sign CAR winger Boris Gbenou

Monday, July 06, 2026