Year: 2015

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End of Year Rankings

New “end of year” rankings are now available following the recent National Singles and the University Championships (held end of November). As expected, following his narrow victory to win the Jesters Club Cup, Will Ellison takes over from Dan Tristao at the top of the Singles. The National Singles carries more ranking points than any […]

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Finally Mark Kiteley wins the President’s Cup – with Dan Grant

Merchant Taylors’ School, Northwood Sunday, December 13th 2015 At the end of the usual 12-hour marathon day Mark Kiteley and Dan Grant emerged victorious, in a tense three-gamer, over first-time finalists Alan Bowden and Henry Jefferies. Gareth Price’s report – of a day on which the venerable President of the RFA, Bernard Atkinson, played at one end of […]

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The RFA is sad to report the death of Jerry Cooper

We are sad to report the death of Jerry Cooper, aged 80. Jerry was President of the RFA from 1997 to 1999, having been in charge of Fives at Bedford School from 1963 to 1993, during which time Bedford won the Schools’ Singles title seven times and the Doubles twice. A preliminary tribute to Jerry can […]

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Will Ellison retains National Singles title

National Singles Championship St. Paul’s School, Barnes, December 5/6th 2015 STOP PRESS Will Ellison has mounted a successful defence of his national singles championship, sealing the title with a typically narrow win over Dan Tristao in what is already being regarded as one of the greatest finals ever. There was perhaps no surprise that the […]

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The EFA advertises for applications for posts at the Westway Centre

The EFA is delighted to announce that John Lyon’s Charity has made available a grant of £35,000 per year for three years, 2016-2018, to contribute towards the costs of a Fives Manager/Coach and an Assistant Coach at the Westway Centre, Shepherds Bush, London. For further details go to http://www.fivesonline.net/index.php/etonfives/1000-john-lyon-s-charity-awards-the-efa-105-000-grant-for-fives-development-at-westway  

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Entries invited for 2015 President’s Cup

RFA CLUB PRESIDENT’S CUP Merchant Taylors’ School, Northwood, 13th December 2015 Following the success of the email-based entry system which has been used over the last few years, organiser Gareth Price 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 […]

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Radley College Winchester Fives courts refurbished

Radley College, Abingdon, Oxford November 2015 After a period of some years where one court was used for the storage of theatrical props the College has now restored the two courts to full use. The entrance hall and gallery have been carpeted, display boards and viewing facilities improved and the walls painted black. On Sunday November […]

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Clean sweep of BUSF titles – individual and team – for Cambridge

2015 BUSF Championships Cambridge University Sports Centre, Friday-Sunday November 27th-29th STOP PRESS Cambridge University confirmed its position as the strongest Rugby Fives-playing university by taking a clean sweep of the major titles at this weekend’s championships. The singles title was won by Ed Kay – finally winning the championships after being runner-up on more than […]

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Entry form for 2016 North West Open

North West Open Championships Y Club, Manchester, January 16/17th 2016 Organiser John Beswick is now accepting entries for January’s North West Open Championships. These will include both Singles and Doubles Tournaments, which are to be held over the weekend of 16/17th January 2016 at the Manchester YMCA, using the G6 ball. A Plate Competition will […]