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Rwanda Energy Group are on the hunt for their first league title after losing to Gisagara in last year's playoff finals. File.
Volleyball

Volleyball: Gisagara, REG face off in playoffs’ Game 1

Friday, May 03, 2019
Maxime Mwiseneza gives instructions to his Espoir players during a past league game against REG at Amahoro Stadium. File.
Basketball

How basketball restored hope for Mwiseneza after the Genocide

Friday, May 03, 2019
APR skipper Jean Baptiste u2018migiu2019 Mugiraneza, who joined the club from SC Kiyovu in 2007, insists that the army side will retain the league title despite setbacks in the tun-in. / Sam Ngendahimana

APR remain confident despite Kiyovu setback

Friday, May 03, 2019
Olivier Shyaka scored a game-high 23 points as REG beat UGB 91-57 on Tuesday. / File

Basketball: REG aim for perfection in remaining fixtures

Thursday, May 02, 2019
With Thursdayu2019s brace against Espoir, Michael Sarpong (#19) has scored 13 goals for Rayon Sports this season. / File

Deadly duo Sarpong and Ulimwengu sink Espoir as Rayon pile pressure on APR

Thursday, May 02, 2019
Andre Casa Mbungo, 51, joined Kenyan giants AFC Leopards in February. / File

Casa Mbungo linked with move to Tanzanian side Singida United

Thursday, May 02, 2019
Rayon Sportsu2019 Brazilian coach Roberto Oliveira has called the Espoir clash on Thursday as u2018one of the most importantu2019 matches for his side this season. Courtesy.
Football

Rayon Sports eye Espoir win to close gap on APR

Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Local female footballers have welcomed the establishment of the Womenu2019s Peace Cup tournament. AS Kigali and Scandinavia are the pre-tournament favourites. Courtesy.
Football

Women teams to participate in Peace Cup for first time

Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Hamis u2018Kishiu2019 Sogonya is coaching Kirehe FC for his second spell after he was first fired in 2017 despite leading the club to relegation escape in their maiden topflight league season. File.
Football

Sogonya confident despite pressure of relegation battle

Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Thierry Manzi, who joined Rayon Sports from Marines in 2015, was instrumental in the clubu2019s success in 2017.File.
Football

‘Player of the Month’ Manzi urges Rayon teammates to be more aggressive in title race

Tuesday, April 30, 2019
The womenu2019s national cricket team depart Kigali for the World Cup qualifiers on Friday. Courtesy.
Cricket

Women cricket team eager to impress at WCup qualifiers

Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Rwanda Energy Group have lost once and won twelve games in the 2018-19 national basketball league. Sam Ngendahimana
Basketball

Basketball: REG keen on win over IPRC-Kigali to reclaim top spot

Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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Football

Muhadjiri aims higher after scoring his first hat-trick

Monday, April 29, 2019
Rwanda national volleyball team head coach Paul Bitok. Sam Ngendahimana.
Volleyball

Rwanda achieved its target at CAVB Beach Cup – Bitok

Monday, April 29, 2019
Scandinavia striker Jeannette Ukwinkunda (with the ball) takes on As Kigali defender Joselyne Mukantaganira during a past match. File.
Football

Bizumuremyi sets sights on league title

Monday, April 29, 2019
APR Handball club players celebrate after beating Police Handball Club. Sam Ngendahimana.

Handball: APR look to playoff success

Monday, April 29, 2019
Youngster Jules Ulimwengu (L) opened the scoring after nine minutes before doubling his sideu2019s lead just before the break during Rayon Sportsu2019 3-1 win over AS Muhanga on Saturday. File.
Football

Rayon shrug off loss of key duo to keep pressure on APR

Monday, April 29, 2019
Paul Bitok, 48, was appointed as head coach of the menu2019s senior national volleyball team in 2010. File.
Volleyball

Volleyball: Bitok to step down as national team coach in June

Monday, April 29, 2019
Pascal Niyonkuru charges through two Rusizi BBC players for the basket during the 139-58 victory at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday. Courtesy.

Pascal Niyonkuru drops career-high 60 points in APR’s win over Rusizi

Monday, April 29, 2019
Moise Mugisha, 21, is the first Skol-Fly Cycling Club rider to get a club in Europe. File.
Cycling

Cycling: Moise Mugisha to join French side POCCL next week

Sunday, April 28, 2019