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GB27 Ring Orders

We are currently taking pre-orders for GB27 rings. There are three different ways to order: click on the appropriate image below to download the ring order form, and send this to us with a cheque/postal order for the appropriate amount;  clubs and paid-up members may order rings through our online ordering system; call us on […]

RPRA National Awards 2026

Entries for the RPRA National Awards 2026 are now open If you have had any outstanding performances this year, then make sure to enter the RPRA National Awards 2026. There are eight categories to be decided by the coefficient method: Adult – Short Distance (5 performances needed between 65 & 250 miles) Adult – Middle […]

BHW Show of the Year 2027

Preparations are well under way for the BHW Show of the Year 2027, taking place at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, over the weekend Saturday/Sunday 16th/17th January 2027. See more in-depth details below:​​ Entry forms and supporting paperwork has been sent out, and is also available to download here. Tickets to the Show – including a […]

Bird Flu Updates

New Case in England Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Belford, North Northumberland. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. Interactive Map Keepers can check if they are […]

RPRA Council Meeting

A Meeting of the Council of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association will take place on Friday 30th October 2026 at the Leonardo Hotel, Ashby Road, East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SH. The meeting will be held in the Loxley Room from 9.00am. Members wishing to attend may do so and will be most welcome. […]

Updated liberation site maps

Up-to-date versions of both the UK and Continental liberation site maps, showing the approximate positions of sites, and including major airports and sites with airfield restrictions in the UK, are available to download by clicking on the appropriate image below. A3 size printed versions of these maps may be obtained free of charge from RPRA […]

2028 Racing Pigeon Olympiad

The FCI Directors Committee agreed yesterday that the 2028 Racing Pigeon Olympiad will take place in Aveiro, Portugal from the 21st to 23rd January 2028.        

Racing in High Temperatures

As we enter a period of exceptionally warm weather, I would like to remind all members, clubs and race officials that the welfare of our pigeons must remain our foremost consideration. Heat stress can affect birds both during transportation and while racing, particularly when elevated temperatures are combined with high humidity, poor air movement, or […]

Confederation Update

Confederation Moves Forward with Unity and Governance Focus The Confederation of Long Distance Racing Pigeon Unions of Great Britain, Ireland and the Channel Islands held two key meetings in late March and April, bringing together delegates from the Irish, English, Scottish, and Welsh Unions and for the first time in many years, the April meeting […]

2026 Rule Book available

The RPRA’s 2026 Rule Book is now available to download by clicking on the image below.   Please note: We are no longer able to produce a Ring List under the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.