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9th January 2015 Comment off

Details for National Under 25s Championships

NATIONAL UNDER 25s’ CHAMPIONSHIPS Oundle, 7th/8th January 2015 Organiser Chris Burrows is now accepting entries for the National U25s championships. However, rather than publishing a physical entry form, which players need to complete and return, everything is being done online – and you can access the website using the link at the bottom of this story. […]
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5th January 2015 Comment off

WoE Schools at Sherborne: Titles for Winchester and Derby Moor

WEST OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS Sherborne, 3rd/4th January 2015 These Championships were again held at Sherborne School, writes organiser Lionel Lawson, and there were eight schools involved, with an overall entry of 52 competitors. Although the entry was slightly lower than in previous years, there was a high standard of play and plenty to keep […]
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28th December 2014 Comment off

New Year Rankings!

Updated rankings have been produced by Dave Hebden following the University Singles & Doubles held in November, and the recently held National Singles finals with its five regional qualifying competitions. National Singles champion Will Ellison strengthens his lead at the top of the Singles, whilst runner-up Dan Grant closes the gap on No. 2 Dan Tristao. […]
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17th December 2014 Comment off

Christmas Fives comes to Manchester!

YMCA American Doubles Manchester, December 13th 2014 Kevin Henry reports: Following on from the success of the first American Doubles in October, the YMCA Rugby Fives Club’s second American Doubles and Christmas bash was a resounding success. 20 players old & new, ladies & gents, took part at the YMCA on Saturday 13th December, with […]
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16th December 2014 Comment off

Claire Knowles wins record 12th Ladies singles title

LADIES’ NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS St. Paul’s School, Barnes, 7th December 2014 The Ladies Nationals was a very successful event this year, writes organiser Alex Steel, with many new and returning faces. As usual, it was an excellent day for the ladies and, with the improving standard, I only expect to see more ladies entering more competitions […]
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16th December 2014 Comment off

President’s Cup report – Cavanagh & Hanton win

RFA CLUB PRESIDENT’S CUP Merchant Taylors’ School, Northwood, 14th December 2014 The 2014 President’s Cup was a classic President’s Cup, full of close matches, played in a great spirit and with some very worthy winners of all ages. Sadly, though, it also must go down as the first President’s Cup to be held since the […]
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12th December 2014 Comment off

Ellison beats Grant to win National Singles title

NATIONAL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP (Final rounds) Y Club, Manchester, December 6/7th Will Ellison fought his way to his first National Singles title, in his fifth consecutive final; in doing so he became the first ever Wykehamist to triumph. His opponent this year was Dan Grant, in his debut Jesters Club Cup final. Will had breezed through […]
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1st December 2014 Comment off

Entries invited for 2014 President’s Cup

RFA CLUB PRESIDENT’S CUP Merchant Taylors’ School, Northwood, 14th December 2014 Following the success of the email-based entry system which has been used over the last few years, we will be continuing with it for this year’s RFA Club President’s Cup. The entry form is being distributed by email and here on the RFA website, […]
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26th November 2014 Comment off

Draw published for last 16 of National Singles Championship

NATIONAL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP December 6/7th, Manchester Y Club The draw for the National Singles Finals has now been made, and it promises to be a fantastic weekend. They will be held on December 6th/7th in Manchester, with players from five regions joining the four automatic entrants. The regional winners (Ollie Arnold – West, Dave Butler […]
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