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Young players dominate the Lady’s Cup

Cambridge University Sports Centre Saturday, 15th October 2022 Bob Dolby reports: 13 pairs contested the Lady’s Cup, with competitors from Durham, London, Stamford and Cambridge in this event designed to encourage young or inexperienced female players. Among those players we had three mums, three Cambridge students, 7 schoolgirls ranging from 14 to 18, and two […]

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Derby Moor retain the Owers Trophy

Stoke Newington School, London Sunday, 9th October 2022 Organiser Alex Smith reports: It was a cracking day, of fine weather and fine Fives, and the first RFA National Tournament to be held at Stoke Newington School. Seasoned and regular players joined some veterans, young players and recent school leavers in this festival of Fives. With […]

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Change at the top!

Change at the Top! History was made at this year’s RFA Annual General Meeting with the election of the first woman President in the RFA’s nearly 100 year history. Julie McIntyre has now taken over the role from the retiring President of the last two years, David Parlby. We also welcomed a new Deputy President […]

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Honours shared at the London Open 2022

Alleyn’s School, Dulwich Saturday/Sunday, 1-2 October 2022 STOP PRESS  Honours were shared at the London Open as Dan Tristao won his third Singles title at this event, beating Will Ellison in the final, while Will then got his revenge in the Doubles, playing for the first time with Ollie Arnold against Dan and his new […]

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Summer Festival of Fives at Alleyn’s School

Alleyn’s School, Dulwich Saturday/Sunday, 20-21 August 2022 Following the success of last summer’s belated and partially retrospective National Schools Championships organised by Hamish Buchanan and Dave Butler, it was decided to offer this year’s school leavers and interested university students the chance of a similar weekend of play on the courts at Alleyn’s, with Hamish […]

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End-of-Season Women’s Rankings published

Rugby Fives Association July 2022 The Rugby Fives Association is delighted to publish the end-of-season Women’s Rankings, as kindly compiled by Chris Burrows. They are based on all ranking events going back to the beginning of 2019 so as to take account of the pandemic. Both Rugby Fives and Winchester FIves events are included in […]

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Will and Dan enjoy the South West Open!

Blundell’s School, Tiverton Saturday/Sunday 2-3 July 2022 STOP PRESS Will Ellison recorded his 8th South West Singles title and his 10th Doubles title, the fifth he has won with his partner Dan Grant. Ben Hale did the double in the Plate competitions, partnering Helena Tunks in the Doubles. Keith Kennerley paired up with Richard Christie […]