EAUR WVC SHOWED EXCEPTIONAL STRENGTH AS THEY DEFEATED RRA WVC 3–0 IN THE 2025–2026 RNVL
A Highly Anticipated Match
In the 2025–2026 Rwanda National Volleyball League (RNVL), Phase II, Round XII, volleyball fans gathered at St Famille Indoor Stadium to witness a highly anticipated women’s match between two strong teams: Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and East Africa University of Rwanda (EAUR) Volleyball Club.
This match carried significant importance for both teams, as each side was eager to secure a win in order to build confidence and earn a better position on the league standings.
EAUR entered the Match with Purpose and Intensity
From the opening moments, EAUR made it clear that they had not come to play casually. Their players entered the match with intensity, clear direction, and strong teamwork, making it difficult for RRA to settle into their usual rhythm and pace.
The first set was marked by fierce competition between the two teams, but EAUR held firm, demonstrating skill in ball reception and quick attacking plays, ultimately claiming the set 25–23.
In the second set, RRA tried to increase pressure and adjust their playing style in an effort to return to the match. However, EAUR maintained a solid, fast, and well-organized game, managing the set effectively and capitalizing on scoring opportunities to win the second set 25–18.
This performance boosted EAUR’s confidence, while RRA began to show signs of fatigue and struggled to cope with EAUR’s relentless intensity.
The third set proved to be the most dramatic, with both teams giving their all. RRA fought hard to stage a comeback, showing determination and resilience, but EAUR displayed experience and composure in crucial moments.
After a prolonged and tense battle, EAUR secured the third set 29–27, sealing a straight-sets victory 3–0.
Following the match, EAUR players celebrated an important victory that significantly boosted their confidence in the competition. This win confirms EAUR as one of the strongest-performing teams in the league, with clear ambitions to go far in the championship.
On the other side, despite the loss, the match offered valuable lessons for RRA, which will help them, address their weaknesses in upcoming fixtures.
Written by Igiraneza Migisha Janviére
