The Croquet Association of Ireland (CAI) has unveiled its selections for a series of international croquet events in 2025, highlighting a blend of seasoned talent and emerging stars. The announcements were made by the CAI Selection Committee, underscoring the nation's rich tradition in croquet — a sport with deep historical roots in Ireland dating back to the 1830s.
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Robert Fulford in play during the semifinals. Photo by Andrew Moss.
Fulford Wins Spectacular Final to Claim Sixth WCF AC World Title
Today’s WCF Association Croquet World Championship final at the Hurlingham Club in London featured a thrilling display of croquet as England’s Robert Fulford battled back from 2-0 to take a 3-2 win over American Matthew Essick by a final of 9-26tp, 9-26tp, 26tp-22, 26tp-0, 26otp-18.
Fulford had the first break in all five games but game three looked relatively bleak for Fulford as Essick set up for a sextuple finish. It did loosen up a bit as the turn progressed, but Essick was looking to end with a straight triple finish before a complication arose at 4B (H10).
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