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February 2025

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Newcomers flourish as judo continues mission for grassroots growth

Enthusiasm on the mat proved as high as ever as the Army Judo set-up started the 2025 campaign with its annual skills course and championships.

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Emmerson embraces services test

WO1 Keith Emmerson (RAPTC) faces the biggest tests in his coaching career as he leads the under-23s into Inter-Services action for the first time this month.  

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Final goes to the wire but falls short and medics maintain top spot

The British Army Basketball League staged a thrilling division one finale and the Royal Army Medical Service comprehensive victory in the 2025 showpiece

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Reds rise to challenge in all-military class

Army team crossed for three tries in a stirring second-half comeback to down Inter-Services champions the Royal Air Force in the opening round of Challenge Cup.

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