The Rwanda Volleyball National League titles will be decided this weekend as defending champions APR teams face off against Police in Game 2, and possibly Game 3. Police currently lead the men’s series, while APR’s women’s team is edging closer to defending their Rwandan crown.
The rivalry between Rwanda’s top security institutions resumes on Saturday, May 10, as they battle for the 2025 National League titles.
The APR men’s team and Police have been locked in a fierce battle this season, a rivalry that has extended beyond national borders. The two recently clashed at the CAVB Zone V Club Championship, where APR defeated Police and went on to place fourth on the continental stage.
Despite their regional success, the six-time Rwandan champions APR trail 1-0 in this playoff series and will need to bounce back in Game 2 to keep their title hopes alive.
In the women’s finals, APR and Police once again face off in a repeat of last year’s championship clash.
The teams split their regular-season meetings, but APR holds the advantage this year. Police WVC topped the regular season and entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed.
However, they now face an uphill battle against an in-form APR, resh off a Zone V title and a strong run to the African Club Championship quarterfinals.
APR’s women’s team, also six-time Rwandan champions, cruised to a comfortable victory in Game 1, moving coach Peter Kamasa’s side within one win of retaining the league title. Police, still chasing their first league crown, will fight to avoid a sweep and keep their championship hopes alive in Saturday’s must-win Game 2.
Meanwhile, the bronze medal games are set for Friday, May 9. RRA will take on Kepler in the women’s category, while REG faces Kepler in the men’s.
Kepler’s women and REG currently lead their series 1-0.
The Rwanda Volleyball National League playoff series are best-of-three and played at Petit Stade.
Rwanda Volleyball National League Playoffs – Finals & Bronze Medal Schedule
Bronze Medal Matches – Friday, May 9
6:00 PM — RRA vs. Kepler (Women’s)
8:00 PM — REG vs. Kepler (Men’s)
Finals – Saturday, May 10
5:00 PM — APR WVC vs. Police WVC (Women’s Final)
7:00 PM — APR vs. Police (Men’s Final)
Deciding Games (if necessary) – Sunday, May 11
