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TableTalk Podcast Third Episode Out Now

The third episode of our new podcast "TableTalk" is available to watch now! (see links below) Watch on YouTube: The TableTalk podcast is a light-hearted look at the game of bridge. Who plays it...

Gold Cup Entries Open

Entries are now open for the Gold Cup, the most prestigious teams event in the British Bridge Calendar. There will be some seeding. Matches in Round 1 are of 32 boards (though may be increased to...

Bakhshi wins Silver in Katowice

The 2026 World Bridge Series took place in Katowice, Poland (20 Aug - 3 Sept), with a number of English players taking part. Congratulations to David Bakhshi and American partner Steve Weinstein...

Crockfords Cup 2026/27 Entries Now Open

Entries for the Crockfords Cup have been extended and will now close at noon on Friday, 9th October. Please submit your applications as soon as possible. The group stage matches can be played...

Lady Milne Trials Entries Open

The Lady Milne Trial will take place from 23rd to 25th October 2026 at the Young Chelsea Bridge Club. Participants must be eligible to represent England under the Bridge Great Britain Home...

August 12-board Ladder Winners

In the 12-board ladder for August, user Lovelyyou9 finished in first place with an average score of 70.23% over six games. Mike Huggins finished second with an average score of 70.17% winning £20...

Northern Midweek Congress Results 2026

The Northern Midweek Congress has now concluded, with Harrogate the venue for three days of weekday bridge. The Swiss Teams competition was won be the team of Martin Taylor, Justin Hackett, James...

Welcome to Rob Knox

We are pleased to welcome Rob Knox who joined the staff last week. Rob has joined the Accounts Department and will take over from Gail Nancarrow upon her retirement in September. Rob's biography

BBO Membership Plans & Alternatives

We are aware that many of our members will have received an email about BBO introducing membership plans. Full details are available. What this means for you. With a free BBO account you will...

The Seedgrowers Team Win NTL Season 12

The National Teams League season 12 has now concluded. In Division 1, "The Seedgrowers" (Svein Dahl, Simon Gass, Rune Hauge, Robert Plumley, Erik Sælensminde, Alan Scott & Jan Petter Svendsen)...

Summer Meeting 2026 Underway

The 2026 Summer Meeting is now underway, with the Mixed and Open Pairs. Details for the weekend's events can be found on the Summer Meeting Hub. Results If you are going to arrive late to a...

Scarborough Congress 2026 Results

The Scarborough Summer Congress has taken place over the last 4 days. The event started with Category Pairs on Thursday. In a close finish the overall winners for the Jim Proctor Trophy were...

European Youth Team Championships

The 30th European Youth Team Championships have now finished in Riga, Latvia. England were represented by teams in all five categories (U16, U21, U26W, U26 & U31) and have qualified for the World...

EBU Vacancy: Chief Executive Officer

Applications are invited for a staff role with the English Bridge Union. Due to planned retirement, we are recruiting a new Chief Executive Officer, responsible for strategic leadership and...

June 12-board Ladder Winners

In the 12-board ladder for June, Yu Kew Leung won the top prize of £30 with an average score of 71.77% over six games. Lovelyyou9 finished second with an average score of 70.76%, and David Dawson...

Gwynne Hughes 1943-2026

We are extremely sorry to hear of the death of Gwynne Hughes ( pictured, left ) earlier this week after a long illness. Gwynne created Bridgewebs in 2005 at the request of a friend in his local...

New Chief TD

In preparation for Gordon Rainsford’s planned retirement at the end of March 2027, Jonathan Lillycrop has been appointed Chief Tournament Director of the EBU with immediate effect. Robin Barker...

Gloucestershire win Pachabo Cup

The Pachabo Cup was held over the weekend of 13-14 June 2026 and was won by the team from Gloucestershire who were represented by Paul Denning, Andrew Kambites, Richard Butland, Robert Stevens &...

2026 LlanBrighton Congress Results

The 2026 LlanBrighton Congress was held this weekend in Brighton, a joint event by the EBU and WBU. The Swiss Pairs was won by John Atthey & Sally Anoyrkatis with 113 VPs. In second place were...

East Wales win Inter-County League Title

The National Finals of the Inter-County Leagues took place online on Sunday 7th June. Champions from each of the five regional Inter-County leagues were invited to compete alongside last year’s...

Corwen & Nine-High Corwen Winners

The Corwen Trophy and the new Nine-High Corwen took place this weekend. Lloyd Eagling & Stan Zygadlo ( pictured ), of Nottinghamshire, won the Corwen Trophy with a score of 61.42% over the two...

May 12-board Ladder Winners

In the 12-board ladder for May, Michael Heubeck won the top prize of £30 with an average score of 70.83% over six games. Lovelyyou9 finished second with an average score of 70.18%, and David...