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Manchester Y Club, Saturday/Sunday 13/14 January 2018 STOP PRESS: In a repeat of the recent National Singles final, played on the same courts, Dan Tristao beat Will Ellison once more but this time not before Will was receiving at 11-5, 10-10. In the Plate, Cambridge student Andrew Boyd claimed the prize, beating the defending plate-holder […]

Under 25s Championships Oundle School, Saturday/Sunday February 3rd/4th Ed Kay – organising the tournament for the third time, and defending both the singles and doubles titles for the second time – is now accepting entries for the National U25s championships. However, rather than publishing a physical entry form, which players need to complete and return, […]

Sherborne School, Dorset 6-7 January 2018 STOP PRESS: There were victories for players from Winchester College and Alleyn’s School in the U18s and the U16s respectively. Players from 9 schools took part. The Organisers report: The tournament was held at the Sherborne courts over a pleasantly dry and sometimes sunny weekend and the Fives drew […]

The Rugby Fives Association December 2017 The RFA is sad to report the death, at the age of 84, of Past President David Hebblethwaite. David had been ill with heart disease for many years, which did not stop him from playing until late in life, when cancer curtailed his involvement in the game. David learnt to play […]

Rankings following the National Singles and University Championships January 2018 Updated rankings reflecting results from the University Championships (November) and National Singles Qualifying and Finals (December) have now been posted. National champion Dan Tristao ends the 2017 calendar year with a clear lead at the top of the Singles Rankings. Ed Kay, despite losing to […]

Charles’ Walk The entire coastline of Britain, January 2nd-November 30th (est.) People talk about new resolutions and new plans to usher in a new year, but very few will be following in the footsteps of former Cambridge Rugby Fives captain Charles Compton in 2018. On January 2nd, he will start a walk at London’s Tower […]

North West Open Championships Y Club, Manchester, January 13/14th 2018 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 13/14th January 2018 at the Manchester YMCA, using the G6 ball. A Plate Competition will […]

St. Paul’s School, Sunday 10th December 2017 This was an extraordinary day of Firsts and Seconds, of Youngests and Oldests; of all manner of NUMBERS from 0 to 25 and beyond. It was the FIRST President’s Cup since the death of Denise Hall-Wilton, whose absence was keenly felt by many participating. In her memory David Barnes mounted a […]

Ladies’ National Championships St, Paul’s School, Barnes, Sunday January 14th 2018 Organiser Alex Steel is now accepting entries for the Ladies National Championships, which will welcome players of all codes. As in 2017, following a successful move from their traditional place in the calendar, they will be played in January. However, the venue and format […]

Manchester, Saturday/Sunday 2-3 December 2017 STOP PRESS:  Dan Tristao won the 2017 National Singles title in Manchester this weekend, beating long-time rival Will Ellison in yet another tight final. Dan came through in two games, 15-11, 15-11, to win the Jesters Club Cup for the third time. Organiser Charlie Brooks reports:  Dan Tristao won the […]