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Rubavu were crowned champions of the 2025-26 Deaf Football Championship at Kigali Pele Stadium on June 21. Courtesy
Football

In football, deaf athletes are finding a sense of belonging

Monday, July 06, 2026
Driver Queen Kalimpinya will compete at the 2026 Mountain Gorilla Rally returns from July 10 to 12. Dan Gatsinzi

Home heroes eye national title boost at 2026 Mountain Gorilla Rally

Monday, July 06, 2026
Rwanda suffered a heavy 106-62 defeat to Nigeria’s D Tigers. Courtesy
Basketball

Nigeria deepen Rwanda’s World Cup Qualifying woes

Sunday, July 05, 2026
Former APR FC Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma has turned down a move to Rwanda's Police FC, opting instead to join Kenyan Premier League side Tusker FC.
Football

Mbaoma turns down Police FC, joins Kenya’s Tusker FC

Sunday, July 05, 2026
Former Musanze FC coach Sosthen Habimana has returned to Rayon Sports as assistant coach, a posotion he held at the same club 11 years ago. courtesy
Football

Habimana returns to Rayon Sports after 11 years

Sunday, July 05, 2026
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Football

Mukandayisenga joins Chinese side Wuhan Jiangda

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Striker Mike Shema was all smiles as his hat trick helped Republican Guard beat BMTC Nasho to retain RDF Liberation Cup title on Saturday, July 4. Photos by RBA
Football

Republican Guard beat BMTC Nasho to retain 2026 RDF Liberation Cup title

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Former Rayon Sports and Gasogi United head coach Guy Bukassa has been appointed to lead Al Hilal SC B and Youth teams. courtesy
Football

Al Hilal SC appoint Bukassa to lead youth development

Saturday, July 04, 2026
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Basketball

World Cup qualifiers : End of the road for Rwanda, Tunisia progress

Saturday, July 04, 2026
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Volleyball

REG VC, Police WVC win 2026 volleyball Liberation Cup

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Six-time champions Simba SC are set to return to Kigali after being confirmed among the teams that will compete in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup
Football

Simba SC to take part in CECAFA Kagame Cup

Friday, July 03, 2026
Japheth Mzungu, an attacking midfielder joins Police FC from Sofapaka FC, who joins Police FC on a three-year deal.
Football

Police FC compete signing of trio

Friday, July 03, 2026
Rayon Sports have been cleared to register new players after FIFA officially lifted the transfer ban imposed on the club over the unlawful dismissal of Malian midfielder Souleymane Daffé.
Football

FIFA lifts transfer ban on Rayon Sports

Friday, July 03, 2026
Rwanda will host the second edition of the Liberation Day Boxing Competition on Sunday, July 5

Rwanda to host second edition of Liberation Day boxing competition

Friday, July 03, 2026
Police FC have completed the signing of Malian winger Keffa Tangara on a two-year contract. Courtesy
Football

Police FC sign Malian forward, Gorilla FC appoint Mazimpaka

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Guinea beat Rwanda 89-63 in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers with an emphatic on Thursday at Arena Kilamba in Luanda. Courtesy
Basketball

Guinea defeat Rwanda in first match of 2027 World Cup qualifiers

Thursday, July 02, 2026
National Basketball team players Axel Mpoyo and Ntore Habimana who were sanctioned by the federation last month. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Basketball

VIDEO: Ntore, Mpoyo hit back at FERWABA over 'unfair' suspension

Thursday, July 02, 2026
The 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally, scheduled for July 10–12. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Five drivers to watch at 2026 Mountain Gorilla Rally

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Egyptian giants Pyramids FC have made a strong move for Burundian winger Jean-Claude Girumugisha.
Football

Al Hilal reject Pyramids' $1.5m bid for Girumugisha

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Rwanda will face Guinea on Thursday, July 2, in their opening game of the third window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers in Luanda, Angola. Courtesy
Basketball

Rwanda out for revenge against Guinea in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Thursday, July 02, 2026