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National Cricket team players during the game in which England beat Rwanda by 138 runs . Courtesy
Cricket

U19 T20 World Cup: Rwanda book Super Six spot despite England defeat

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Mukura Victory winger Jibrine Abubakar is on the verge of signing for AS Kigal. Courtesy
Football

Jibrine completes AS Kigali move

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Midfielder Haruna Niyonzima is in high spirits as he opens a new chapter with Libyan Premier League side Al Ta'awn.
Football

Niyonzima embarks on new chapter with Al Ta’awn 

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Freedom Broker was the General Partner of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships, recently held in Almaty. PHOTO David Llada FIDE
Other Sports

Astana to host 2023 FIDE World Chess Championship Match

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Defender Aimable Nsabimana has agreed to extend his stay at SC Kiyovu on a two-year deal. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Nsabimana extends Kiyovu stay

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Mukura Victory winger Jibrine Abubakar is on the verge of signing for AS Kigal. Courtesy
Football

Mukura’s Jibrine agrees AS Kigali move

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Gerard Gohou celebrates after netting for Amavubi at Kigali Stadium on Saturday, November 19. Free agent Gerald Gohou is looking for a new club following his release by Kazakhstan Premier League side Aktobe FC. Courtesy
Football

Gohou in search of new club after Aktobe exit

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Rwanda U-19 Cricket team players celebrate the win after thrashing Zimbabwe by 39 runs on Tuesday, January 17
Cricket

U19 T20 World Cup: Can Rwanda Women surprise England?

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Captain Gisele Ishimwe earned a Player of the Match award as Rwanda stun Zimbabwe. Courtesy
Cricket

Chasing destiny in cricket: The story of Gisele Ishimwe

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Rwanda’s fast-rising swimmer Isihaka Iradukunda, has been ranked into the top 50 African butterfly swimmers in both 50 and 100 metres. courtesy
Swimming

Rwanda’s Iradukunda features in Africa's top 50 swimmers

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Musanze FC and Rayon Sports during the 2-0 first leg match at Ubworoherane stadium in Musanze. Photo by Christophe Renzaho
Football

Rayon, Musanze clash moved to January 22

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Guinea U-20 handball team beat Rwanda 52-34 at the IHF Trophy Africa tournament going on in Brazzaville on Wednesday, January 18. Courtesy
Handball

Rwanda U20 taste first defeat at IHF Trophy Africa

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Former Team Rwanda cyclist Adrien Niyonshuti has been appointed Benin national cycling team head coach. Sam Ngendahimana
Cycling

Niyonshuti appointed Team Benin head coach ahead of La Tropicale

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Ugandan attacking midfielder Joseph Janjali signed to join Espoir FC. Courtesy
Football

Ugandan Joseph Janjali signs for Espoir FC

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Rwanda U20 men’s national handball team beat Congo Brazzaville 34-32 at Gymnase Nicole OBA , on Tuesday evening, January 17.
Handball

Rwanda U20 win second game in IHF Trophy Africa tourney

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Rwanda Energy Group (REG)-powered team head coach instruct his players .REG retained the League title after beating fierce rivals Patriots to win the finals and get automatic slot to the 2023 BAL s
Basketball

BAL 2023: Breaking down the journey of the 12 finalists

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Impeesa head coach Suleiman Niyibizi is the man to rescue the club from being relegated to the third division which will be introduced next season.
Football

Niyibizi tasked to rescue Impeesa from second division relegation

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Two young women cyclists from Bugesera Cycling club ride in a breakaway during a local race in Musanze. Over 60 riders are expected to take part in the forthcoming 2023 edition of the Heroes Cycling Cup race on January 29 in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Cycling

Heroes Cycling Cup 2023 to attract over 60 riders

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Rwanda National Team players celebrate after beating Zimbabwe in South Africa on Tuesday, January 17. Courtesy
Cricket

All hail Henriette Ishimwe as resilient Rwanda upset Zimbabwe

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
AS Kigali players celebrate the Peace Cup Title in 2022. The 2023 edition of the Peace Cup, Rwanda’s second biggest football tournament, will kick off on February 7. Craish Bahizi
Football

Peace Cup tourney returns February 7

Tuesday, January 17, 2023