MacRobertson International Croquet Shield

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The MacRobertson Shield

The MacRobertson International Croquet Shield is the premier croquet team event in the world. It is currently competed for by Australia, England, New Zealand and the United States. It is known affectionately as the MacRob or just the Mac.

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The series is now played in rotation between the competing countries every three or four years.

The most recent series was held in 2022 in Australia; it was won by England.

History

The competition is named after Australian confectionery maker and philanthropist, Sir Macpherson Robertson. [1] He enlisted returned World War I veterans to take up concessions for his products and encouraged them to try croquet also, believing it to be a teaching aid for developing skills in self-discipline and risk management. Eventually, a pool of players were participating in regular tournaments. In 1925, with a growing interest in the sport, he established the MacRobertson Shield, an international tournament of croquet "Tests" between Australia and England. The Victorian Croquet Association sent a team of four players to England to contest the inaugural tournament. England won easily and Robertson presented the Shield personally. [2]

In 1927-8 an England team played in Australia and was narrowly defeated. In 1930, New Zealand was invited to participate in a series between themselves and Australia, with Australia winning comfortably; the first triangular series was then held in 1935 in Melbourne as part of the Melbourne centenary celebrations. In 1993, a United States team was admitted into the tournament.

Between 1974 and 2010 the team representing the Croquet Association was named "Great Britain" and in two series "Great Britain and Ireland", because the teams included players from Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Following the introduction of the World Croquet Federation World Association Croquet Team Championship in 2010, the team was named "England" from the 2013-14 series and now only includes English qualified players.

Each team is represented by six players and since 1996 each test has been the best of 21 matches comprising 12 singles and 9 doubles.

The 2022 Series

The 2022 Series [3] was played at Cairnlea, Melbourne, Australia in November 2022 and was won by England [4] over Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD Flag of England.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg Flag of the United States.svg
1England Flag of England.svg 3304023+1713–811–1016–5
2Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 3213330+38–1311–1014–7
3New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 3122927+210–1110–119–5
4USA Flag of the United States.svg 3031739225–167–145–9
Source: [3]

The 2017 Series

The 2017 Series [5] was played at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, USA and won by Australia over England, New Zealand and the United States. [6] The tournament was held over three five-day tests and 21 matches.

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of England.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg Flag of the United States.svg
1Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 3304023+1712–914–714–7
2England Flag of England.svg 3213823+159–1215–414–7
3New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 3122239177–144–1511–10
4USA Flag of the United States.svg 3032439157–147–1410–11
Source: [5]

The 2013-14 Series

The 2013-14 series [7] was contested in New Zealand across four different venues, and was won by New Zealand.

30 December 2013 - 3 January 2014: New Zealand v USA and England v Australia at United Croquet Club, Christchurch

5 - 9 January: England v USA at Te Mata Croquet Club, Havelock North and New Zealand v Australia at Marewa Croquet Club, Napier

11 - 15 January: New Zealand v England and Australia v USA at Mt Maunganui Croquet Club, Tauranga

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD Flag of New Zealand.svg Flag of England.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of the United States.svg
1New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 3304812+3613–715–420–1
2England Flag of England.svg 3214121+207–1316–518–3
3Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 312263594–155–1617–4
4USA Flag of the United States.svg 303855471–203–184–17
Source: [7]

The 2010 Series

The 2010 Shield was contested in Great Britain, across five different venues, and was won by Great Britain. [8]

6 – 10 August: Great Britain v USA at Bowdon, Greater Manchester and Australia v New Zealand at Heaton Park, Manchester

12 – 16 August: Great Britain v New Zealand at Nottingham and Australia v USA at Roehampton

18 – 22 August: Great Britain v Australia and New Zealand v USA both at Surbiton

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg
1Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 3303726+1111–1012–914–7
2New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 3213924+1510–1116–513–8
3USA Flag of the United States.svg 312283579–125–1614–7
4Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 3032241197–148–137–14
Source: [8]

The 2006 Series

The 2006 series [9] was contested at Rich River, Moama, New South Wales and Shepparton, Victoria, Australia, and was won by Great Britain.

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of the United States.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg
1Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 3305310+4319–219–215–6
2Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 321273692–1914–711–10
3USA Flag of the United States.svg 3122241192–197–1413–8
4New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 3032439156–1510–118–13
Source: [9]

The 2003 Series

The 2003 series [10] was contested at The National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, and was won by Great Britain.

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of the United States.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg
1Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 3304122+1915–615–611–10
2Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 3213231+16–1511–1015–6
3USA Flag of the United States.svg 312283576–1510–1112–9
4New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 30325381310–116–159–12
Source: [10]

The 2000 Series

The 2000 series [11] was contested at The United Croquet Club, Christchurch, New Zealand, and was won by Great Britain.

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg
1Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 3305013+3711–1019–220–1
2New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 3213726+1110–1113–814–7
3USA Flag of the United States.svg 3122142212–198–1311–10
4Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 3031845271–207–1410–11
Source: [11]

The 1996 Series

The 1996 series [12] was contested in England across four different venues and was won by Great Britain.

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of the United States.svg
1Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 3304914+3514–715–620–1
2New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 3213330+37–1414–712–9
3Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 312273696–157–1414–7
4USA Flag of the United States.svg 3031746291–209–127–14
Source: [12]

The 1993 Series

The 1993 series [13] was contested at Rich River, Moama, New South Wales, Australia and was won by Great Britain.

In the first series each country played each other country in a nine-match test match. The top two countries after the first series played a 21 match final and the bottom two played a 21 match third place play off.

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of the United States.svg
1Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 330215+166–26–39–0
2New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 321167+92–66–18–0
3Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 312101553–61–66–3
4USA Flag of the United States.svg 303323200–90–83–6
Source: [12]

Third Place Play Off

Final

The 1990 Series

The 1990 series [14] was contested in New Zealand across three different venues and was won by Great Britain.

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg
1Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2203012+1812–918–3
2New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 2112217+59–1213–5
3Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 202831233–185–13
Source: [14]

The 1986 Series

The 1986 series [15] was contested in England across nine different venues and was won by New Zealand. [16]

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD
1New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 6513618+18
2Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 6332925+4
3Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 615163822
Source: [15]
W/L Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg
Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 4–51–7
2–72–7
5–41–7
Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 5–44–5
7–23–6
4–56–3
New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 7–15–4
7–26–3
7–13–6
Source: [15]

The 1982 Series

The 1982 series [17] was contested in Australia across three different venues and was won by Great Britain. [16]

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD
1Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 6513123+8
2Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 6422825+3
3New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 606213211
Source: [17]
W/L Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg
Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2–75–4
5–46–2
4–56–3
Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 7–25–4
4–55–4
5–45–4
New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 4–54–5
6–24–5
3–64–5
Source: [17]

The 1979 Series

The 1979 series [18] was contested in New Zealand across nine different venues and was won by New Zealand. [16]

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD
1New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 660459+36
2Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 6333222+10
3Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 60645046
Source: [18]
W/L Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg
Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2–70–9
2–70–9
0–90–9
Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 7–24–5
7–23–6
9–02–7
New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 7–15–4
9–06–3
9–07–2
Source: [18]

The 1974 Series

The 1974 series [19] was contested in England across eight different venues and was won by Great Britain. [16]

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD
1Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 6603915+24
2New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 62424306
3Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 615183618
Source: [19]
W/L Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg
Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2–75–4
4–54–5
1–82–7
Great Britain Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 7–27–2
5–46–3
8–16–3
New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 4–52–7
5–43–6
7–23–6
Source: [19]

The 1969 Series

The 1969 series [20] was contested in Australia across two different venues and was won by England. [16] [21]

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD
1England Flag of England.svg 660477+40
2New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 63327270
3Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 60674740
Source: [20]
W/L Flag of England.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg
England Flag of England.svg 7–28–1
7–28–1
9–08–1
New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 2–77–2
2–78–1
0–91–8
Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1–82–7
1–81–8
1–81–8
Source: [20]

The 1963 Series

The 1963 series [22] was contested in New Zealand across nine different venues and was won by England. [16] [23]

PosCountryPldWLGFGAGD
1England Flag of England.svg 660459+36
2Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 624173518
3New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 615173518
Source: [22]
W/L Flag of England.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg
England Flag of England.svg 7–27–2
8–17–2
9–07–2
Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2–76–1
1–85–4
0–93–6
New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 2–71–6
2–74–5
2–76–3
Source: [22]

The 1956 Series

The 1956 series [24] was contested between England and New Zealand in England over five test matches across five different venues and was won by England 5-0. [16]

13 - 15 June 1956: England v New Zealand at the Sussex County Croquet Club, Southwick. [25]

23 - 26 June 1956: England v New Zealand at the Nottingham Croquet Club, Nottingham. [26]

19 - 21 July 1956: England v New Zealand at the Hurlingham Club, London. [27]

20 - 22 August 1956: England v New Zealand at the Roehampton Club, London. [28]

18 - 20 September 1956: England v New Zealand at the Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club, Budleigh Salterton. [29]

The 1950-51 Series

The 1950-51 series [30] was contested between England and New Zealand in New Zealand over three test matches across three different venues and was won by New Zealand 2-1. [16]

23 - 26 November 1950: New Zealand v England at the Mount Hobson Croquet Club, Auckland

11 - 13 December 1950: New Zealand v England at the Waimarie Croquet Club, Lower Hutt, Wellington

3 - 5 January 1951: New Zealand v England at Dunedin

The 1937 Series

The 1937 series [31] was contested between England and Australia in England over five test matches across five different venues and was won by England 5-0. [16]

12 - 13 July 1937: England v Australia at the Hurlingham Club, London

23 - 24 July 1937: England v Australia at the Cheltenham Croquet Club

30 - 31 July 1937: England v Australia at Buxton, Derbyshire

20 - 21 August 1937: England v Australia at the Roehampton Club, London

4 - 6 September 1937: England v Australia at the Sussex County Croquet Club


The 1935 Series

The 1935 series [32] was contested in Melbourne, Australia and was won by Australia. [16]

PosCountryPldWDLGFGAGD
1Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 6420279+18
2England Flag of England.svg 63212016+4
3New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 600672922
Source: [32]
W/L Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of England.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg
Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg 4–26–0
3–35–1
3–36–0
England Flag of England.svg 2–44–2
3–34–2
3–34–2
New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg 0–62–4
1–52–4
0–62–4
Source: [32]

The 1930 Series

The 1930 series [33] was contested between Australia and New Zealand in Australia over three test matches in Melbourne and was won by Australia 3-0. [16]

12 - 15 January 1930: Australia v New Zealand at the Warleigh Club, North Brighton, Melbourne

17 - 20 January 1930: Australia v New Zealand at the Warleigh Club, North Brighton, Melbourne

23 - 25 January 1930: Australia v New Zealand at the Warleigh Club, North Brighton, Melbourne

The 1927-28 Series

The 1927-28 series [34] was contested between Australia and England in Australia over three test matches in Melbourne and was won by Australia on the basis of winning most game (20-19). [16]

16 - 17 December 1927: Australia v England at the Warleigh Club, North Brighton, Melbourne

6 - 8 January 1928: Australia v England at the Warleigh Club, North Brighton, Melbourne

12 - 14 January 1928: Australia v ZealEngland nd at the Warleigh Club, North Brighton, Melbourne

The 1925 Series

The 1925 series [35] was contested between England and Australia in England over three test matches across three different venues and was won by England 3-0. [16]

26 - 27 June 1925: England v Australia at the Roehampton Club, London

24 - 25 July 1925: England v Australia at the Cheltenham Croquet Club

4 - 5 September 1925: England v Australia at the Sussex County Croquet Club

Past results

YearHostCountriesWinner
1925EnglandEngland, AustraliaEngland
1927–28AustraliaEngland, AustraliaAustralia
1930AustraliaNew Zealand, AustraliaAustralia
1935New ZealandEngland, Australia, New ZealandAustralia
1937EnglandEngland, AustraliaEngland
1950–51New ZealandEngland, New ZealandNew Zealand
1956EnglandEngland, New ZealandEngland
1963New ZealandEngland, Australia, New ZealandEngland
1969AustraliaEngland, Australia, New ZealandEngland
1974Great BritainGreat Britain, Australia, New ZealandGreat Britain
1979New ZealandGreat Britain, Australia, New ZealandNew Zealand
1982AustraliaGreat Britain, Australia, New ZealandGreat Britain
1986Great BritainGreat Britain, Australia, New ZealandNew Zealand
1990New ZealandAustralia, New Zealand, Great Britain & IrelandGreat Britain & Ireland
1993AustraliaAustralia, New Zealand, Great Britain & Ireland, USAGreat Britain & Ireland
1996Great BritainAustralia, New Zealand, Great Britain, USAGreat Britain
2000New ZealandAustralia, New Zealand, Great Britain, USAGreat Britain
2003United StatesAustralia, New Zealand, Great Britain, USAGreat Britain
2006AustraliaAustralia, New Zealand, Great Britain, USAGreat Britain
2010Great BritainAustralia, New Zealand, Great Britain, USAGreat Britain
2014New ZealandAustralia, England, New Zealand, USANew Zealand
2017United StatesAustralia, England, New Zealand, USAAustralia
2022AustraliaAustralia, England, New Zealand, USAEngland

[36] [16]

Records

[36]

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