CNZ is pleased to announce the New Zealand Team that will compete in the upcoming Association Croquet Team World Championship, the MacRobertson Shield, to be held in England between 24 July and 9 August 2026.
The 2026 MacRobertson Shield celebrates the centenary of the event, which was first held in 1925 between Australia and England, with New Zealand joining in 1929. The centenary event will be contested by hosts England, Australia, the USA and New Zealand and each team will face each other in test matches consisting of 21 best of three matches, 9 doubles matches and 12 singles matches.
The three rounds of test matches will be held:
Round 1: 24-28 July – at Roehampton & Hurlingham, London
Round 2: 30 July -3 August at the Sussex County Croquet Club, near Brighton
Round 3: 5-9 August at Surbiton, London
Our Team for the MacRobertson Shield is:
- Greg Bryant (Marlborough Nelson West Coast)
- Paddy Chapman (Thames Valley)
- Edmund Fordyce (Thames Valley)
- Logan McCorkindale (Canterbury)
- Felix Webby (Hawke’s Bay)
- Aaron Westerby (Auckland)
Jarrod Coutts (South Canterbury) will be leading the team as Manager and non-playing Captain.
‘The selectors wish to thank all the players for their effort and commitment during the selection period. We believe we have a team that has the perfect mix of youth and experience to win in England. Let’s rally behind our players and support them as they aim to bring the MacRobertson Shield back home!’ Aaron Westerby, Convener AC Selection Committee.
Congratulations to the team selected and all the best!
