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Derby Moor Doubles moved to Sunday August 8th

Derby Moor, Littleover. Friday June 25th In view of the continued Covid restrictions the decision has been taken to move the Derby Moor Invitation Doubles tournament to Sunday August 8th. Players are invited to express an interest in entering by sending an email to Brian Kirk using the link at the bottom of this post. […]
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Tim Lewis 1953-2021

The Rugby Fives Association June 2021. It is with great sadness that we report the death of the inimitable Tim Lewis after a short illness. Stuart Watson has penned this affectionate tribute to his dear friend, Timothy Ronald Edward Lewis: How can I adequately describe such a colourful and totally unique character to anyone who […]
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John Evans 1933-2021. The man who restored Fives to Rugby

Rugby Fives Association February 2021 The RFA is sad to report the death of John Evans, the man who brought Fives back to Rugby School Dick Warner writes:  John (always “Jock” to his generations of pupils) Evans, who died on 3rd February 2021 aged 87, was a super-talented man (an able sportsman, very musical and a […]