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11th October 2015 Comment off

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, […]
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11th October 2015 Comment off

Entry form for Schools’ Winchester Fives Championship

Schools’ Winchester Fives Championship Winchester College, November 8th 2015 Organiser David Barnes has published the entry form and details for the 2015 Schools’ Winchester Fives Doubles Championship, which will be held in Winchester on November 8th. Each school may enter up to two pairs (or, if there is a small entry, three pairs) for the event, which […]
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9th October 2015 Comment off

Draws published for the Yorkshire Open

The Yorkshire Open Fives Championship at Giggleswick School, Settle Saturday and Sunday October 10-11 For the Doubles draw (played on Saturday) go to https://therfa.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-Yorkshire-Open-Doubles-Draw.pdf and for the Singles draw (played on Sunday)  https://therfa.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-Yorkshire-Open-Singles-Draw.pdf  
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27th September 2015 Comment off

Old Paulines retain their title in new-look Owers Trophy

Owers Trophy St Paul’s School, Barnes, 26th September 2015 The new three-player format was greeted with interest and enthusiasm, writes organiser Alex Smith, and with nine teams, we had three groups of three in the group stages. This allowed a lot of socialising, tea-drinking and spectating as there was always one team not playing as […]
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22nd September 2015 Comment off

First details for 2015 Universities & Student Championships

British Universities & Student Fives Championships Cambridge/Oundle, 27/29th November 2015 The organisers of this year’s Universities and Student Championships have published the first information about the event. The tournament will include both singles and doubles championships, and on the first day will be played over two venues. However, the event will conclude on the second […]
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18th September 2015 Comment off

All change at the RFA!

This year’s AGM saw big changes on the Board of Directors of the RFA. Bernard Atkinson (centre) was elected to the post of President in succession to Bob Dolby. David Bawtree (right – wearing the RFA tie!) was elected as Bernard’s Deputy. It was the first AGM for Philip Atkinson (left – no relation!) who […]
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17th September 2015 Comment off

Entries are invited for the 2nd Lady’s Cup at Cambridge

Holders: Milly Richards & Dick Warner Entries are invited for the second Lady’s (Doubles) Cup, to be held on the Cambridge University courts on Saturday October 17th. 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 […]
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15th September 2015 Comment off

Ellison & Tristao dominate at London Open

London Open Championships Alleyn’s School, Dulwich, 12/13th September 2015 Alleyn’s hosted the London Open for the first time since 2012, writes organiser Will Ellison, and it was encouraging to see the best turnout since 2008, with many students and players in their early to mid-20s taking part. The singles tournament kicked off on Saturday morning, […]
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11th September 2015 Comment off

Draws published for the London Open

LONDON OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Alleyn’s School, Dulwich, September 12/13th 2015 The draws have been published for the London Open Championships, which are being organised for the first time by National singles and doubles champion Will Ellison – who is also defending both titles in this event. The tournament will take place at Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, using the […]
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