Argentina defeated England 13-6 and claimed the Coronation Cup for the seventh consecutive time, remaining unbeaten since their first participation, back in 1953. The Coronation Cup is the traditional annual test match, and the 2024 edition took place on Saturday July 27, at Guards Polo Club, in Windsor Great Park, England.

It is worth to notice the outstanding performance of the 14-years-old Argentine player, Rufino Laulhé, who produced six goals to secure Argentina’s victory. Among the attendants to the event were the President of the Argentine Association of Polo, Mr. Defin Uranga and the Argentine Ambassador in the United Kingdom, Mrs. Mariana Plaza. England were the title holders, following their win against a Rest of the World foursome in 2023. Last year, the Coronation Cup was renamed as the King’s Coronation Cup on the occassion of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, on May 6.

Prior to the main game, Young England earned a narrow 10.5-10 win over Young Argentina.

The Coronation Cup was established in 1911, to conmemorate the coronation of His Majesty King George V; the impressive trophy was donated by the Ranelagh Club. The annual game was played through 1911 and 1939 between the winners of the London Open Tournament, Hurlingham, Roehampton, Ranelagh and Inter Regimental. From 1971 onwards it’s been hosted by the Hurlingham Polo Association as an annual match, in which England plays against an invited country.

CORONATION CUP – SATURDAY JULY 27

ARGENTINA 13-6 ENGLAND

Argentina: Rufino Laulhé 4 (6 goals, one penalty), Carlos María Ulloa 7 (1), Hilario Ulloa 10 (3, one corner), Beltrán Laulhé 5 (2). Total: 26.

Coach: Marcos Di Paola.

England: Matt Perry 6 (1 goal), Ollie Cudmore 6 (2), James Harper 7, Tommy Beresford 8 (3, two penalties). Total: 27.

Coach: Luke Tomlinson.

Substitures: Jack Richardson 6 & Max Charlton 6.

Score Argentina: (1-0) 3-0, 5-1, 6-1, 8-4, 11-5, 13-6.

Umpires: Peter Wright & Gastón Lucero.

Third man: Howard Smith.

BPP: Irenita Soprano, ridden by Rufino Laulhé.

Cover photo by Pablo Ramírez/Paddy Ramírez, AAP.