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‘Winchester Fives Association’ defeats the RFA

RFA v ‘Winchester Fives Association’ Winchester College, Sunday November 1st Harry Akerman writes: We had a cracking match at Winchester, with the RFA sending a strong team to try and repeat their victory from last year against the ‘WFA’. This has proved to be a tightly fought match over recent years with the RFA winning […]
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Two titles for Tristao at West of England Championships

West of England Championships Clifton College, Bristol; October 24/25th There was a strong entry of 29 singles players in the championships, which were held over the weekend of 24/25th October at Clifton College, Bristol. Notable absentees from previous years were James Toop, John Minta and Matt Cavanagh, providing evidence of the march of time. In […]
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14 pairs contest the Lady’s Cup

14 pairs lined up for this second playing of the Lady’s Cup. They came from Rugby, Christ’s Hospital, Aldenham, Edinburgh, Cambridge and Eastbourne; comprised pupils, students and adults of both sexes; and ranged in age from early teens to nearly senior citizenry. Given the wide range of ability it made little sense to construct a traditional draw, especially […]
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Details for West of England Championships

West of England Championships Clifton College, Bristol; October 24/25th Simon Werkshagen is now accepting entries for the West of England Open Championships. However, rather than producing an entry form for players to download and send in, he has followed last year’s example and set up a dedicated website, where players can enter the competition, and […]
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Entry form for National Singles Championship

National Singles Championship Qualifying – various dates and locations. Finals: St Paul’s School, December 5/6th Charlie Brooks is now accepting entries for this year’s Jesters Club Cup, to crown the National Singles Champion 2015. As ever, there will be qualification events around the country – in Edinburgh, Durham, Cambridge, Bristol and London – to decide […]
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Wins for Ellison, Tristao & Butler in Yorkshire

Yorkshire Open Fives Tournament Giggleswick School, October 10/11th For the second year, writes organiser John Hawke, the tournament comprised both singles and doubles, with doubles played on Saturday and singles on Sunday. Late entries ensured a quality field for both days, with participants travelling from London, Scotland and the Borders, Derby and even some from […]
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Entry form for 2015 Student Rugby Fives Championships

British Universities & Student Rugby Fives Championships Cambridge/Oundle, 27/29th November 2015 The organisers are now accepting entries for the 2015 British Universities & Student Rugby Fives Championships, details of which were announced last month. The tournament will include both singles and doubles championships, and on the first day will be played over two venues. However, […]