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Real Tennis World Championship 2023

2023 World Championship Begins!

French Open 2023 & Website Update

While France is known for its tumultuous revolutions over the years, the French Real Tennis Association has been stirring up a small one of its own, t...

Farewell to Michael Coulman

We are sad to report that Michael Coulman died peacefully aged 90 on Tuesday 22 August 2023.

T&RA Eye Protection Notice

The T&RA strongly recommends the use of eye protection for both Real Tennis and Rackets.

Quintathlon Part VI - Patriots vs Redcoats

After years of post-Covid delay, the Quintathlon 2024 is finally being launched! A week-long sporting extravaganza that brings together the global Ra...

Mike McMurrugh, the legend, passed away 7th August.

Mike McMurrugh, who died on 7 August 2023, was a dominant figure within amateur Tennis in this country, especially through the 1990’s.

Newport - ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL position

The International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport is looking for an Assistant Professional!

Haileybury - RACKETS PROFESSIONAL Position

Haileybury is seeking to appoint a Rackets Professional.

Van Alen, Clothier and Limb Cup 2023

The United States is hosting the Van Alen, Clothier, and Limb Cups (VACL) from 6-11 July 2023.

Kids welcomed onto Real Tennis Courts for free this Summer School Holiday

The Tennis & Rackets Association (T&RA) and the Dedanists’ Foundation have once again partnered to create a programme that allows junior Real ...

Real Tennis World Championship 2023

We look forward to the competition between World Champion Camden Riviere and challenger John Lumley which will be held at Westwood Country Club on Se...

Canford School - ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL position

Canford is seeking an Assistant Professional/Sports Coach to support members of the School’s Squash and Real Tennis Clubs, coaching members and pupils...

Robert Cowper received the Order of Australia Medal (OAM)

Robert Cowper, one of RMTC's well-respected members received the Order of Australia Medal (OAM)

The Champions Trophy 2023 at Royal Tennis Court

An opportunity to experience world-class sport in its original setting and to learn more about the traditions and origins of this fascinating game.

The British Junior Championships 2023

Renewing for the 2023-24 Season

Time for membership renewal is coming up... read about our updated membership rates, benefits and more!

Members' Choice Award

This prestigious award will honour the most inspiring people within the Real Tennis and Rackets community, as chosen by our members.

T&RA Annual Dinner

Prested Real Tennis Club – HEAD and ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL positions

Looking to organise the perfect Real Tennis weekend getaway?

Bordeaux is one of the best places to visit in France, there’s simply nowhere else in France like it.

Bathurst Cup remembered

The Bathurst Cup is Tennis’ flagship international team event, first contested in 1922.

Kids Welcomed Onto Real Tennis Courts for Free This Easter Break

The T and RA and the Dedanists’ Foundation have once again partnered for a programme that allows junior Real Tennis newcomers to have a go at the spor...

Vacancy – Assistant Sports Professional/Coach, Seacourt Tennis Club

Seacourt Real Tennis Club is looking for a new Assistant Sports Professional/Coach to contribute to the daily functioning of the Club. Do you have wha...

Farewell Nick Carew Hunt 1951 - 2023

Real Tennis player Nick Carew Hunt has passed away. Nick Carew Hunt – a passionate Real Tennis player, market secretary of the former London Internati...

The T&RA Introduces New Members’ Choice Award to be Presented at our Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony

The Tennis and Rackets Association is pleased to announce the launch of a new Members’ Choice Award to coincide with our Annual Dinner and Awards Cere...

New Sydney Real Tennis Court To Open, But Only With Your Help

No one said it could be done, but after 18 long years, Real Tennis is finally returning to Sydney! However, the club is urgently seeking financial sup...

Real Tennis player and supporter Dr Nigel Brown, O.B.E., has died

Dr Nigel Brown, a passionate Real Tennis player and generous supporter of the game, passed away in January.

Farewell to Sam Leigh 1936 - 2023

Sam Leigh - September 21, 1936 - January 27, 2023

Real Tennis Player Dr Kate Leeming Awarded an OAM for her Outstanding Contribution to Adventure Sports

The accomplished athlete was honoured with the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) on Australia Day.

Western Open - Women's Accompanying Rackets Event

The Racquet Club of Philidelphia are hosting this year's Western Open and they are putting a women's draw together to accompany the event. Please clic...

Finalists, Date and Venue Information Released for Pol Roger, Field and Brodie Cup Finals

Find out when and where you can catch the action of the upcoming Pol Roger Trophy Final, Field Trophy Final and Brodie Cup Final.

Lesley Ronaldson inducted into the International Court Tennis Hall of Fame

Real Tennis pioneer Lesley Lee Ronaldson was honoured with an invitation to the International Court Tennis Hall of Fame, a move that celebrates her lo...

World Championship Eliminators Dates, Competitors and Clubs Announced

The 2023 Real Tennis season is already off to an exciting start, with details surrounding the World Championship Eliminators having been announced.

Thames Valley League 2022/23

See the line up of this years Thames Valley Leauge

Bring Your Kids in for a Free "Go" at Real Tennis This Holiday Season

The upcoming Christmas break is the perfect time to introduce your kids to Real Tennis, and you can do it for FREE thanks to a holiday initiative betw...

Venue for the 2023 World Championship

Congratulations to Westwood Country Club, Washington!

Sponsorship Opportunity for the Seacourt Silver Racquet 2023

Seacourt’s most prestigious Real Tennis tournament; The Silver Racquet, will once again take place from 1-5 February 2023. The tournament will return ...

A Tribute to Rob Fahey

"You have won 13 World Championships. You have won the British Open Singles Championship on thirteen occasions, six times a finalist, your first in 19...

The Sydney Real Tennis Club appeal for support

SRTC anticipates construction of their new court will commence by June 2023!

Bristol Real Tennis Club 25th Anniversary Team Handicap Doubles

Thursday 9th - Sunday 12th February 2023 To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Bristol Real Tennis Club being open, we are hosting a Handicap Doubles t...

Admiral Lord Michael Boyce Passes Away After Battle with Cancer

It is with great sadness that the T&RA says farewell to Admiral of the Fleet Lord Michael Boyce, who passed away peacefully on Sunday 6th November...

Legendary Rackets Player David McLernon has died

David McLernon, recognized as the best North American-born Rackets player of all time, passed away at his home in the Eastern Townships of Canada on O...

GB Wins 1812 Real Tennis Tournament

The British team took home the trophy in this year's 1812 Real Tennis Tournament, based on the War of 1812.

A T&RA Celebration of the Sporting Career of G.H. ‘Pete’ Bostwick Jr.

In memory of Pete Bostwick

*Breaking News* First Ever World Junior Girls Championship

Major strides for women in tennis continue to be made, this time with the first-ever Junior Girls' U19 World Championships, which will take place alon...

Brodie Cup 2022/23

Queen's Club beat Oratory 3-2

Consolidated Rules for Pol Roger Trophy, Brodie Cup and Field Trophy 2022

Consolidated Rules of the Pol Roger Trophy, the Field Trophy and the Brodie Cup

Own a Piece of Real Tennis History: Vintage Dunlop Balls for Sale to Support the Seacourt Silver Racquet 50th Anniversary

The Seacourt Silver Racquet 50th Anniversary is taking place February 2-5, and the club is offering Real Tennis enthusiasts the chance to purchase lim...

Marlborough College Rackets Professional Vacancy

Marlborough College is seeking to employ a Rackets Professional to lead and direct College Rackets, commencing September 2023.

Farewell Mike Gooding 1965 - 2022

Mike Gooding - January 1, 1965 - September 27, 2022

MURTC Students Crowdfunder 2022

Middlesex University Real Tennis Club has, for over 20 years, been an integral part of the university’s sports community. With a diverse membership ba...

Extension of date for bidding for WC 2023

The IRTPA is delighted to announce that the bidding process for the World Championship’s Final Eliminator in 2023 is now open; all clubs are invited t...

World Championship Challenge 2022

Real Tennis has a new World Champion as a result of three days exciting play at Prested. Camden Riviere reclaimed the crown he lost in 2018, beating R...

IiP Apprentice Alex Machin joins Radley as Assistant Professional

The opportunity for the young Real Tennis player was made possible by his completion of T and RA's Investing in Professionals training and IiP apprent...

The T&RA Category B (10-19s)

The Hyde Tennis Club, Bridport, Dorset, were delighted to host the Category B tournament this year.

French Open 2022

The French Open took place from the 24th of September until the 2nd of October 2022 in Paris. Please see below the results.

Jesmond Dene sets Northern Doubles date

Jesmond Dene’s annual Northern Handicap Doubles Tournament will be held on the 7th – 9th October 2022.

World Junior Real Tennis Championships

We are delighted to announce that the bi-annual World Junior Real Tennis Championships will be hosted this year in the UK by the T&RA at Seacourt ...

British Junior Championship

The British Junior Championships was held at The Queen's Club from Friday August 19th through Sunday, August 21st. It was a fantastic event with an in...

The Pol Roger, Field and Brodie Draws 2022/23

The Pol Roger Trophy, the Field Trophy and the Brodie Cup are interclub Real Tennis championships that are held throughout the year at various clubs.

Westwood Country Club Real Tennis Court Opening Weekend Tickets Now Available

The new Real Tennis court at Westwood Country Club outside of Washington, D.C. is almost complete! Entries are now available for the Opening Tournamen...

British Under 15 & Under 19 Doubles Championships

This year the British U15/U19 Doubles Championships finally returned to their “ancestral home” at Holyport Real Tennis Club after being played elsewhe...

The 2022 Ladies Real Tennis World Championships

The 2022 Ladies World Championships gathered a total of 17 players from all around the world including the Netherlands. 13 ladies played in the Single...

Rackets Professional wanted at Rugby School

Rugby School are looking to appoint a Rackets Professional starting September 2022. Rackets is an exhilarating racquet sport, which gave birth to squa...

Van Alen/George Limb/Clothier Tour Report and Results

CLOTHIER CUP FINAL RESULTUSA defeated Australia 9 matches to 0LIMB CUP FINAL RESULTGB defeated Australia 9 matches to 0VAN ALEN CUP FINAL RESULTGB def...

Farewell to Pete Bostwick

Pete Bostwick died on 7th July 2022. His wife had died a few days ago. There will be a joint celebration of life for Pete and Lili on 7th September

Australian Amateur Junior (U26) Championship

Real Tennis World Doubles 2022

The World Doubles Championship was held in Bordeaux.

MCC Gold Racquet 2022

Jamie Douglas retained the Gold Racquet at Lords today beating Ed Kay 6/2 6/0 3/6 6/3. A great match with wonderful retrieving and athleticism not to ...

The Champions Trophy at Royal Tennis Court

Royal Tennis Court, Sunday 26th June 2022: Rob Fahey beat Ben Taylor-Matthews 6/2 4/6 6/2 6/3 in the final of the Real Tennis Champions Trophy

Farewell to Peter Ellis

Legendary Haileybury Rackets professional passes away at 89

Farewell to Freddie Such

Freddie was born in what was Tanganyika, went to Taunton School and read Law at Oxford University where he met his wife Elizabeth. His first sport was...

Middlesex University Real Tennis Club are seeking an Assistant Club Professional

Middlesex University Real Tennis Club are seeking an Assistant Club Professional with potential earnings up to 35K depending on experience. This is a ...

Scottish National Handicap Championships 2022

Congratulations to Andy Keeley, who won the Singles trophy, and to Matthew and David Anderson who won the Doubles at the Scottish National Handicap Ch...

Farewell to Francis Hamilton

FRANCIS HAMILTON (1940-2022)

US Open 2022

This year’s US Open saw some of the world's top players competing at the Tuxedo Club for the largest prize fund in Real Tennis history totalling $100,...

Real Tennis World Masters 2022 Update

Great Britain retained the Cockram Trophy in Paris, the Bostwick Cup in Bordeaux and the Danby Trophy in Fontainebleau.

UK Combined Services Real Tennis and Rackets Championship

The 2022 Combined Services RT & R Championships took place at the Queen’s Club for the first time since 2019. Representatives of the Royal Navy, B...

The official opening of The Prenn Hue Williams Court at Harrow School

On Wednesday 27 April 2022, Harrow School held a long-awaited celebration for the official opening of The Prenn Hue Williams Court (postponed since 20...

The Milne Hue Williams - CHANGE OF DATE

Entries close on the 16th May 2022

Ed Kay won the Silver Racquet at Lords

Ed Kay won the 2022 Silver Racquet at Lords beating Robert Shenkman 6/5 6/1 6/4.

Ladies World Rackets Singles Championship 2022

Congratulations to Lea Van der Zwalmen who won the Ladies World Championship Challenge and also to her fantastic opponent Cesca Sweet who gave Lea a g...

Real Tennis Ladies World Championships 2022

Fontainebleau; 15-17 April 2022

Brown Advisory British Open Doubles Rackets Championships 2022

The reigning 2019 Open champions, Tom Billings and Richard Owen, played reassured and thrilling Rackets to stave off a spirited challenge from Mike Ba...

Over 70's Singles and Doubles Real Tennis April 2022

After no competition in 2020 and 2021, due to the covid disruptions, Wellington were excited to host the first over 70’s (age) Amateur Singles and Dou...

Farewell Colin Dean

Colin Dean passed away Friday 8th April

Farewell Adrian Snow

The Oratory remembers former Headmaster, Adrian Snow

Under 21/Under 24 Rackets Championships

The tournament will be played on April 20th - April 24th at The Queen's Club

Andrina Webb Mixed Doubles Rackets 2022

The T&RA is pleased to announce the T&RA Rackets Mixed Doubles will henceforth be known as the Andrina Webb Mixed Doubles, in honour of a wond...

The National Schools' Rackets Championships Sponsored by Brown Advisory

This was the first time that all 6 events were won by different schools.

MCC Gold Racquet 2021

The (Covid) delayed MCC Gold Racquet Challenge for 2021 was played on 26 March 2022 at Lord's between the holder Ed Kay of Cambridge and nine times wi...

Farewell Andrina Webb

A friend to everybody and a passionate supporter of our Games - taken before her time

Category D Singles 2022 Report

Hatfield once again hosted the Category D Singles Tournament for players between 30-39 handicap over the weekend of 19th/20th March and with numbers a...

Congratulations Ben Cawston!

Ben won the Western Open and US Open and (along with his 2020 US Open win) earning the right to challenge Tom Billings for the next World Championship...

20th Old Cheltonian Gold Racquet

Cheltenham Gold Racquet is back after a two-year absence - 11th to 13th March 2022

Brodie Cup 2021/22

Wellington win the 2022 Brodie Cup

Field Trophy 2021/22

Oxford win a close final against local rivals, Radley.

Pol Roger Trophy 2021/22

Queen's Club win the Pol Roger Trophy

151st Varsity Match

Mixed fortunes for Oxford and Cambridge at MCC

T&RA Guidance on Non-Wooden Racquets and Handicaps

We are aware that sportswear manufacturer Harrow has produced a prototype non-wooden Real Tennis racquet.This guidance explains how any matches played...