Baskerville Shield
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The Baskerville Shield is a trophy awarded to the winner of rugby league
test series between Great Britain
and New Zealand
. It named in honour of Albert Henry Baskerville
, who organised the first ever tour
by New Zealand of Great Britain in 1907.
The shield was inaugurated in 2002, and is currently held by Great Britain after defeating New Zealand 3-0 in a series whitewash on the 2007 All Golds Tour
.
The spelling of the trophy is somewhat controversial, as there is much evidence to suggest that Baskiville was the correct spelling of the surname. However, the Rugby Football League
used the Baskerville spelling arguing that this was the version used by the man himself.
- drawn 3 test series, 1 win each and 1 draw , NZRL agree that GB should keep the inaugural shield because it wasn't won outright
2007 New Zealand rugby league tour of Great Britain and France - Great Britain win the series 3-0
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
test series between Great Britain
Great Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
and New Zealand
New Zealand national rugby league team
The New Zealand national rugby league team has represented New Zealand in rugby league football since intercontinental competition began for the sport in 1907. Administered by the New Zealand Rugby League, they are commonly known as the Kiwis, after the native bird of that name...
. It named in honour of Albert Henry Baskerville
Albert Henry Baskerville
Albert Henry Baskerville was a Wellington postal clerk, a rugby union forward, author of the book "Modern Rugby Football: New Zealand Methods; Points for the Beginner, the Player, the Spectator" and a pioneer of rugby league.-Rugby football:Prior to becoming the administrator of the 1908 tour...
, who organised the first ever tour
1907–1908 New Zealand rugby tour of Australia and Great Britain
The 1907–1908 New Zealand rugby tour of Australia and Great Britain was a tour made by a group of New Zealand rugby footballers who played matches in Australia, Ceylon, England and Wales between 1907 and 1908. Most of the matches were played under the rules of the Northern Union, what is today...
by New Zealand of Great Britain in 1907.
The shield was inaugurated in 2002, and is currently held by Great Britain after defeating New Zealand 3-0 in a series whitewash on the 2007 All Golds Tour
2007 All Golds Tour
The 2007 All Golds Tour was conducted as part of the celebrations of a century of rugby league in New Zealand. It was a re-creation of the original New Zealand rugby league tour of Great Britain in 1907. The New Zealand Kiwis toured Great Britain and France playing four test matches. They lost the...
.
The spelling of the trophy is somewhat controversial, as there is much evidence to suggest that Baskiville was the correct spelling of the surname. However, the Rugby Football League
Rugby Football League
The Rugby Football League is the governing body for professional rugby league football in England. Based at Red Hall in Leeds, it administers the England national rugby league team, the Challenge Cup, Super League and the Rugby League Championships...
used the Baskerville spelling arguing that this was the version used by the man himself.
Results
2002 New Zealand rugby league tour of Great Britain and France2002 New Zealand rugby league tour of Great Britain and France
The 2002 New Zealand rugby league tour of Great Britain and France was a tour by the New Zealand national rugby league team. The New Zealand Kiwis drew the series 1-all against Great Britain and also defeated Wales and France.-Background:...
- drawn 3 test series, 1 win each and 1 draw , NZRL agree that GB should keep the inaugural shield because it wasn't won outright
2007 New Zealand rugby league tour of Great Britain and France - Great Britain win the series 3-0
See also
- Great Britain national rugby league teamGreat Britain national rugby league teamThe Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
- New Zealand national rugby league teamNew Zealand national rugby league teamThe New Zealand national rugby league team has represented New Zealand in rugby league football since intercontinental competition began for the sport in 1907. Administered by the New Zealand Rugby League, they are commonly known as the Kiwis, after the native bird of that name...