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25 September 2026
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Law Society RFC Festival of Sport 2026 ‘Wrap-Up’

More than 100 teams from the legal and financial services sectors competed in five sports at the 51st Law Society RFC Festival of Sport earlier this month

Barclays Legal won the netball Cup, defeating PwC 15-5 in the final, while CMS (pictured) retained the men’s football Cup after a goalless final against Fieldfisher was decided on penalties. Clyde & Co won the women’s football Cup with a 2-0 victory over CMS.

In mixed tag, first-time entrants BP Supply Trading & Shipping claimed the Cup after beating Law Society RFC. Pinsent Masons won the men’s rugby sevens Cup, overcoming Paris-based Rugby Club du Palais in the final. Twelve teams played rugby, including visitors from Ireland and France; netball was the largest tournament, drawing 28 teams.

The festival also recognised sporting conduct, with Fair Play awards going to Law Society RFC in netball, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton in men’s football, CMS in women’s football, Mishcon de Reya in mixed tag, and Rugby Club du Palais in rugby sevens.

Tournament director Daniel How said: “The quality of sport on show across the tournament continues to improve year on year.” 

* Daniel How's full report of the day's winners and riders is attached

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Harneys—Maggie Kwok & George Weston

Harneys—Maggie Kwok & George Weston

Harneys senior leadership appointments

Freeths—Keith Browne & Jim Jordan

Freeths—Keith Browne & Jim Jordan

Freeths strengthens London Construction and Engineering practice with two strategic senior hires

Anthony Collins—Laura Moss

Anthony Collins—Laura Moss

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