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NORTH WEST OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Manchester, 17/18th January 2015 Oganiser John Beswick has now published full details of the North West Open Championships, which are to be played this coming weekend at the Y Club in Manchester. On the courts where he won his first National Singles Championship just over a month ago, Will Ellison is […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

12:36. Final – Ellison bts Grant 10-15 15-10 15-3 Daniel Grant comes out all guns blazing, capitalising on a slightly nervous start from Will. A flurry of volleys and nicks lead him to a 13-2 lead. Will then found a bit of form and slowly clawed back, but Grant closed it out 15-10. The second game […]

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, […]