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.
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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 MoreThe Winter 2025 Digital Edition of the USCA’s Croquet News is here! This issue honors the life and legacy of former USCA President Damon Bidencope, who passed away in September shortly after completing his term in office. A passionate advocate and leader, Bidencope’s contributions to the sport are remembered in a special front-of-magazine tribute.
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Reg Bamford hoists the WCF AC World Champoinship Trophy for the sixth time.
South Africa’s Reg Bamford entered Sunday’s WCF Association Croquet World Championship final against England’s Mark Avery on an 11-game triple streak. After about 45 minutes of play in game one, that streak appeared to be in serious jeopardy as Avery had the first turn around and was well on his way to a triple win with peelee in the jawz of rover as he approached 3B with precision with a standard hoop shot. The ball stuck and that turn ended with just four hoops to go for potential 1-0 lead.
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Reg Bamford (ZAF) on the way to a seventh appearance in a WCF AC World finals match
Croquet fans around the world were treated to another thrilling day of championship play at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday as England’s Mark Avery rallied from two games down to defeat world No. 1 Robert Fletcher (AUS) 3–2 in a dramatic semifinal. On the opposite side of the draw, Reg Bamford (ZAF) advanced in three straight over Logan McCorkindale (NZL) to secure his place in Sunday’s 2025 WCF AC World Championship final.
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Australia’s Robert Fletcher looks to finish a triple against James Death (ENG)
It was another intense day of croquet as nine players took to the lawns with dreams of advancing one more round at the 2025 AC World Championship at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. By the end of the day, only four players would remain in the Championship event.
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Ben Rothman in play on court 11 in the morning against Robert Fulford
Day Two of the AC Worlds Championship Knockout saw intense action on four courts at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. With the Mark Avery (ENG) versus Andrew Johnston (IRL), pegged down, the field is now at nine players. That match is expected to start shortly after 8:00 a.m. eastern time this morning with Avery up 2-1.
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The World Croquet Federation (WCF), in partnership with the United States Croquet Association (USCA), has officially announced the player lists for the 2025 Association Croquet World Championship, set to take place from Saturday, October 18 to Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the prestigious National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Tom Balding kept his run going and will face Alain Giraud in the Last Eight. Photo by Andrew Moss.
Round Two of the WCF Association Croquet World Championships did not disappoint as there was plenty of action at Hurlingham as 16 players took to the courts looking for a chance to advance to the last eight. Here’s a quick summary of the day’s action. World #1 Robert Fletcher (AUS) was the first one through to the Last Eight based on a 3-0 win over #46 Gavin Carter (ENG) with three triples. That kept a streak of 14 straight games with a peeling finish for Fletcherhich means a peeling finish in 14 straight games.
Read MoreThe England croquet team put on an impressive display in Australia, emerging victorious in the MacRobertson Shield World Team Association Croquet Championship by claiming all three tests against the other participating nations. The tournament, which lasted for three weeks in November featured closely contested matches on difficult lawn conditions with high winds and tight hoops affecting play.
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