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2nd October 2016 Comment off

Old Paulines win Owers Trophy for seventh year in a row

Owers Trophy St Paul’s School, Barnes, Saturday October 1st 2016   In the second running of the new-format Owers Trophy (for teams of Old Boys from individual schools), the Old Paulines again emerged as victors. This year, it was the combination of three current Cambridge students – Ed Kay, Ben Beltrami and Matt Shaw – […]
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26th September 2016 Comment off

Entries are invited for the Lady’s Cup

Holders: Louise Mathias & Ross Stuart Entries are invited for the third Lady’s (Doubles) Cup, to be held on the Cambridge University courts on Saturday October 15th. Each pair should contain at least one school girl or recent leaver or one female beginner. The partner may be of any standard and either sex. If you do not […]
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13th September 2016 Comment off

Preliminary details for 2016 Owers Trophy

Owers Trophy St Paul’s School, Barnes, Saturday October 1st Organiser Alex Smith writes: It’s that time of year again! No, I don’t mean time to get out your board-shorts and sun-tan lotion, or settle down to watch the Test match, I mean it’s time to start thinking about your SQUAD FOR THIS YEAR’S RFA OLD […]
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12th September 2016 Comment off

London Open titles for Ellison & Tristao – again!

London Open Championships Alleyn’s School, Dulwich, Saturday-Sunday September 10-11th Organiser Will Ellison writes: Alleyn’s School hosted the 22nd London Open and, for the fourth year in a row, Will Ellison and Dan Tristao between them came away with both the singles and doubles titles. Unfortunately for Dan, he was unable to defend the singles title […]
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9th September 2016 Comment off

First Ladies Under 23 Championships in November

Ladies Under 23 Championships St Paul’s School, Barnes, Sunday November 20th The first ever RFA Ladies Under 23 Championships will be held on Sunday 20 November at St Pauls School in Barnes. Organised by RFA Director Kathleen Briedenhann, the event has been set up to get players from as many universities and schools as possible, […]
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1st September 2016 Comment off

Rankings following the South West Championships

Updated rankings reflecting the results from the South West Championships held in July have now been posted. The results from the recently held South East Championships will be included in a rankings update following the London event to be held September 10th/11th. The new singles rankings show Charlie Brooks entering the top 10 at number 6 […]
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29th August 2016 Comment off

Invitation and entry letter for 2016 Yorkshire Open

Yorkshire Open Fives Tournament Giggleswick School, October 15/16th Organiser John Hawke is now accepting entries for the Yorkshire Open Fives tournament. After the success of last two years’ events, which included a singles championship alongside the well-established doubles event, the 2016 tournament will again feature both singles and doubles championships. However, in contrast to most other Fives […]
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29th August 2016 Comment off

South East Open titles for Tristao, Ellison & Ainsworth

South East Open Championships Christ’s Hospital, Horsham, 27/28th August On a warm August Saturday, writes organiser Ed Hatton, the largest yet group of Fives players at this event gathered for the third South East Open at Christ’s Hospital in Sussex. The singles entry was a strong group of 18 players, which included seven of the […]
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3rd August 2016 Comment off

London Open Championships entries being accepted

LONDON OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Alleyn’s School, Dulwich, September 10/11th 2016 Entries are now being accepted for the London Open Championships, which are again being organised by National singles and doubles champion Will Ellison – who is also defending the doubles title in this event. Contrary to the original plans, the tournament will take place at Alleyn’s School in […]
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