England’s James Death and captain Samir Patel during doubles play in the final test versus New Zealand. Photo by Andrew Moss.
England took an 11-7 win over New Zealand on Sunday to go 3-0 in the 2026 MacRobertson Shield to repeat as champions. The MacRob win is their 16th in a competition that dates back 101 years to 1925.
Read MoreThe 2026 MacRobertson Shield competition has entered day two of the final round with New Zealand leading England 2-1 after day one in the title test. The early action on day two favors England as they lead two of the three doubles matches 1-0, with the test currently on a lunch break.
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England’s Mark Avery has a 10-0 match record heading into the final round. Photo by Andrew Moss.
The 2026 MacRobertson Shield reaches its decisive stage Wednesday as England and New Zealand begin a five-day Test that will determine the Association Croquet World Team Championship. Both teams arrive at the Surbiton Croquet Club with perfect 2-0 records through the opening two rounds. Under the championship’s round-robin format, the winner of the final Test will claim the Shield, while Australia and the United States meet simultaneously to decide third place.
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England has officially named its squad for the 2026 MacRobertson Shield, the sport’s premier international team championship, set to take place on home turf next summer. The announcement came via Croquet England, with Chair of Selectors Chris Clarke confirming the six players chosen to defend the nation’s world title.
Read MoreCroquet England has announced the appointment of Andy Dalby-Welsh as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1. Dalby-Welsh brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across sport, disability inclusion, and youth development to the organization.
Read MoreIn a second leadership announcement, Jonathan Isaacs has been elected as the next President of Croquet England, succeeding Patricia Duke-Cox, who will step down at the organization’s Annual General Meeting on October 11, 2025.
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2025 Great Britain Team: Jack Good, Samir Patel, Harry Fisher, Gabrielle Higgins, Debbie Lines and Stephen Mulliner. (Clockwise starting back row left). Photo by Ian Lines.
Great Britain has reclaimed the Solomon Trophy, edging the United States in a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 edition of the historic AC test series. The test this year was held this year on the manicured lawns of Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club, August 7-10, and entertained both American and Great Britain fans and supporters as it came down to the very last game of the final match this past Sunday.
Read MoreCroquet England has confirmed that Patricia Duke-Cox will retire from her role as President following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in October 2025. Duke-Cox, who assumed the position in October 2022 after the retirement of Quiller Barrett, has guided the organization through three years of ceremonial leadership, including overseeing multiple AGMs and engaging with the croquet community across all levels of the sport.
Read MoreCroquet England, the national governing body for the sport of croquet in England, is making history with the announcement of its first-ever paid Chief Executive Officer role. This key appointment marks a transformative step for the organization, which for over a century has been led by volunteers. The incoming CEO will play a pivotal role in implementing Croquet England’s new strategy focused on growth, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Read MoreAs excitement builds for the 2025 Solomon Trophy, Croquet England has announced the roster for a key precursor event: a Golf Croquet Test Match between England and the United States, set for August 5-6 at Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club in Devon.
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