Alleyn’s School, Dulwich Sunday, 14th April 2024 For the informally dubbed National ‘Equaliser’ Mixed Doubles 9 pairs were selected by the organisers from the 18 competitors and groups were formed to play out a round robin. From these, two competitive semi-final matches emerged and in due course a final took place featuring Helena Tunks and […]

Marlborough College Saturday/Sunday, 13-14 April 2024 A small but closely fought Singles competition was won by the defending champion, Dave Fox, this time beating Tim Hebblethwaite in the final. Tim had had a lengthy tussle with last year’s runner-up, Jim Hughes, in his semi-final, having also played a tough first match against Sam Roberts. Sam […]

Marlborough College Saturday, 13th April 2024 10 players competed across the two age categories, though this year we were unfortunately without Stuart Kirby, Brian Kirk, Martin Wilkinson and Spencer Beal, whose absence necessitated a change of partner for defending Masters champion Tony Hamilton. Peter Ross stepped into the breach, just as he had done last […]

Third Basque Rugby Fives Championship San Ignazio municipal sports center, Bilbao, March 27 2024 The RFA is delighted to report the latest in a series of competitions held in the Basque Country: the third Basque Rugby Fives Championship. The tournament was contested at the San Ignazio Municipal Sports Centre in Bilbao on 27th March, with […]

Alleyn’s School, Dulwich Saturday/Sunday, 6-7 April 2024 With 12 pairs competing for the Cyriax Cup organiser Hamish Buchanan opted for 4 groups of 3, leading to three competitions for the Cup, the Plate and the ‘Alternative Plate’. Defending champions Kay & Tristao cruised through to the final, while Brooks & Watkinson upset expectations by beating […]

Rugby Fives Association 3rd March 2024 The RFA is pleased to publish updated rankings, with 237 players ranked in Singles and 213 in Doubles In Singles the Top 10 remain unchanged with Ed Kay, Dan Tristao and Ben Beltrami occupying the top 3 places; Lewis Keates is the one new entrant, placed at #9. Other […]

Christ’s Hospital, Horsham March 2024 26 players from three schools contested the annual SE Regional Girls’ Fives Championships at Christ’s Hospital. There were two age groups, U14 and U18, with singles and doubles at both levels. Players from Alleyn’s dominated the main finals, while those from Eastbourne College enjoyed success in the Plate finals. U18 […]

St Paul’s School, Barnes Saturday/Monday, 23-25 March 2024 122 players from 19 schools and clubs took part in the various Singles and Doubles competitions at U18, U16 and U14 level over three days of intense play. The RFA would like to thank all those present: the large number of family and friends who came support […]

Malvern College Sunday, 17th March 2024 STOP PRESS For Ben Beltrami it was a second success after his victory in 2017 with Dave Butler; for Theo Parker it was his first win in this annual event. In the final Ben and Theo beat previous winner Dave Butler and his new partner, Sam Russell. Penn Chai […]

The Rugby Fives Association March 2024 The RFA is sad to report the death recently of Alex Wilson, who for many years was a an accomplished and committed member of the fives community, both as a player and as a coach and administrator. We reproduce here a brief tribute from one player, Dave Hebden, who […]