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Chess: Kagarama Secondary School indomitable at inter-school tourney 

Sunday, March 08, 2020
Lague Byiringiro, 20, scored the second goal during APR's thumping 4-0 win over Mukura at Huye Stadium on Saturday. Photo:
Football

APR thrash Mukura to extend unbeaten run

Sunday, March 08, 2020
APR right-back Fitina Omborenga has been in fine form since the start of the 2019-20 season as his side remain unbeaten after 21 matches. He is seen here during a past game against Mukura. / Courtesy.

Mukura keen on ending APR’s unbeaten streak

Saturday, March 07, 2020
In the annual inter-schools chess tournament, a school can register many teams of 5 players each. GS Kimisange were the winners last year. / Courtesy photo.

Inter-schools chess tournament gets underway

Saturday, March 07, 2020
Judith Hakizimana played the first round qualifiers for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in January. / File.

Beach volleyball: Hakizimana replaced by Mukandayisenga in national team

Saturday, March 07, 2020
Prince Nshuti and his family moved to the United States in 2012. After four years since starting his basketball journey, the point guard is set to compete for Phoenix College next year. / Net photo.
Basketball

From Rwanda to Phoenix: Prince Nshuti’s story

Friday, March 06, 2020
Centre Kami Kabange (with the ball) will be looking to power REG past Espoir as they bid for a second league title this season.

REG face Espoir test in basketball league

Thursday, March 05, 2020
Challengers are red-hot favourites for the male team of the year award after retaining the league title last season.

Cricket: Nominees revealed for RCA Excellence Awards

Thursday, March 05, 2020
IPRC-Huye star Nicole Urwibutso is one of the players rivals should watch out for in the tournament.

Basketball: IPRC-Huye eye Women’s Day tourney glory

Thursday, March 05, 2020
Gasogi United have picked up 25 points from their first 21 matches into the topflight league.

Gasogi plot revenge on Espoir

Thursday, March 05, 2020
Thousand Hills Rugby will be bidding for their first league title in three years. / File.

Rugby body unveils busy 2020 season calendar

Wednesday, March 04, 2020
Youri Djorkaeff won the 1998 World Cup and 2000 Euro with France. He is seen here speaking to PSG fans in Rwanda during a Meet-and-Greet session at Kigali Convention Centre on Tuesday. / Courtesy photo.
Football

I had a ‘memorable experience’ in Rwanda – PSG legend Djorkaeff

Wednesday, March 04, 2020
Left-attacker Patrick Kavalo Akumuntu is one of Gisagarau2019s five injured players. / File.

Volleyball: Injuries force Gisagara out of Kayumba memorial tourney

Wednesday, March 04, 2020
Dany Usengimana (#19) is fourth on the top-scorers list with 10 league goals this season.
Football

Usengimana scores lone goal as APR edge Police to extend lead

Wednesday, March 04, 2020
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) logo was officially launched in Kigali last December. Patriots will represent Rwanda in the 12-team continental competition. File
Basketball

BAL inaugural season postponed over COVID-19 fears

Wednesday, March 04, 2020
Andre Casa Mbungo (L) shakes hands with Sadate Munyakazi, Rayon Sports president after signing a 4 month contract last week. / Courtesy.
Football

Rayon Sports sets domestic double target for Mbungo

Tuesday, March 03, 2020
Amina Lanaya. / Net photo.
Cycling

UCI Director-General impressed with Tour du Rwanda

Tuesday, March 03, 2020
Hermas Cliff Muvunyi, 31, will be the only Rwandan at the 2020 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in June. / File.

Para athletics star Muvunyi starts preps for World Grand Prix 2020

Monday, March 02, 2020
Gasogi United have picked up 22 points after 20 matches into the 2019-20 Rwanda Premier League. / Courtesy.

Kiyovu, Gasogi square off in topflight league

Monday, March 02, 2020
Natnael Tesfazion (in yellow) was well-guarded in the peloton by his Eritrean compatriots during Stage 8 on Sunday, having started the day with a 1:30 second lead over the closest challenger Moise Mugisha who finished second. Swiss rider Patrick Schelling completed the podium.

Eritrean Tesfazion crowned Tour du Rwanda champion

Sunday, March 01, 2020