An Introduction to the Game of Rugby Fives

"It may be said that there are things of more importance than striking a ball against a wall. There are things, indeed, that make more noise and do as little good, such as making war and peace, making speeches and answering them, making verses and blotting them, making money and throwing it away. But the game of fives is what no one despises who has ever played at it. It is the finest exercise for the body, and the best relaxation for the mind."
William Hazlitt 1810

An Introduction to the Game of Rugby Fives

There are about one thousand active Rugby Fives players in this country - yes, it is a minority sport - but many more who "used to play at school. I would love to play again if only I knew how to go about it". This set of pages is taken from a booklet which has been designed to tell those people just that. It also gives those people who already play a little, and would like to play more, information about the regular tournaments and other events, and tells those players (such as school leavers) who are moving around the country where they can play in their new area. Finally, it explains the roles and aims of The Rugby Fives Association, the sport's governing body.

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