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News  Tournaments
14th July 2026 Comment off

New champions at the South West Open 2026

Blundell’s School, Tiverton Saturday/Sunday, 11-12 July 2026 STOP PRESS A second regional Singles title for Dan Grant, at Julian Aquilina’s expense. These two runners-up in the Doubles to Cameron Low & Theo Parker — their first title together and Cameron’s first open title. A double for Dwight Murdoc in the two Plates, partnering Maddy Raynor […]
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International  News
1st July 2026 Comment off

Exciting News from the USA

June/July 2026 Trevor Jones writes:   Hello good folks at the RFA! I wanted to share some exciting news with you: 2026 marks the return of one of the original four sports at the Tennis and Racquet Club in Boston, MA: Rugby Fives! Excitingly, this makes us one of only two active clubs playing the […]
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News
24th June 2026 Comment off

Steve Ashton 1960-2026

The Rugby Fives Association June 2026 The Rugby Fives Association is sad to report the death of Cyriax Cup winner Steve Ashton (1959-2026). Please see below for an appreciation. Steve Ashton (centre) with Wayne Enstone, Geoff Sherratt, Brian Jones, Bob Holland and Mick Ayres at the Wood Cup on the Bank of England courts, March […]
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News  Tournaments
14th June 2026 Comment off

New winners of the 4th National Open Mixed Doubles

Alleyn’s School, Dulwich Saturday, 13th June 2026 STOP PRESS  9 pairs entered the fourth staging of the National Open Mixed Doubles Championship at Alleyn’s, organised by Helena Tunks and Savanna Leboff. Yet again a new pair — Helena Tunks & Ben Beltrami — wins the trophy, but defending co-champion Camille Beattie has been in the […]
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News  Womens
30th May 2026 Comment off

New Women’s Rankings announced

Rugby Fives Association May 2026 The Women’s Rankings have been updated for the first time in some months, and this time with a twist. The system used to calculate the rankings has changed to be in line with the Open Rankings, which will provide more transparency into how tournament results translate to ranking points. A […]
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News
22nd May 2026 Comment off

End-of-Season National Rankings 2025-2026

The Rugby Fives Association May 2026 The RFA is pleased to announce the end-of-season National Rankings for 2025-26, kindly compiled by Will Ellison. In Singles the rankings are headed by Ed Kay, Ben Beltrami and Dan Tristao, maintaining their clear dominance in this category. In Doubles these three are joined by Charlie Brooks, this group […]
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