The Mat Blacks have won the Trans-Tasman Trophy following a strong overall perfo…
The Mat Blacks have won the Trans-Tasman Trophy following a strong overall performance against Australia in the 2026 Trans-Tasman Test Match in Port Sorell.
New Zealand secured the trophy with an overall game points victory of 38 points to 28, building a strong advantage across the opening two days before holding off a late Australian fightback during the final session.
New Zealand effectively placed one hand on the trophy during the final morning session, with clean sweep victories in both the Men’s Singles and Mixed Fours leaving the side needing only a draw from the remaining afternoon matches to secure the series.
The decisive moment came in the Mixed 6 Bowl Pairs, where another 3–0 discipline victory officially secured the Trans-Tasman Trophy for the Mat Blacks.
Australia finished the series strongly during the closing stages, however New Zealand’s fast start and consistency across the opening two days ultimately proved enough to secure the overall series victory.
Discipline Results
Men’s Singles: New Zealand won 3–0
Women’s Singles: New Zealand won 2–1
Men’s Fours: Australia won 2–1
Women’s Fours: New Zealand won 2–1
Mixed Fours: New Zealand won 3–0
Mixed 6 Bowl Pairs: New Zealand won 3–0
Men’s Triples: Australia won 2–1
Women’s Triples: Australia won 2–1
Ladies 8 Bowl Pairs: Australia won 2–1
Men’s 8 Bowl Pairs: Australia won 2.5–0.5
Mixed 8 Bowl Pairs: Tied 1.5–1.5, Australia won on countback
Overall Game Points:
New Zealand 38
Australia 28
We would also like to extend a special thanks to Colin Williams, who whilst on holiday to watch the test match, provided an uncommentated live stream and live score updates for all three days.
Go Kiwi!