Trans Tasman Test Series: Australia, New Zealand and the Wayleggo Cup

Key facts

Participating countries

Australia and New Zealand [source]

Cup introduction stated by ASDWA

1994 [source]

A shared competition framework

ASDWA describes a series alternating between Australia and New Zealand and combining elements of both countries’ trial traditions. This is why its course should not be treated as simply another Australian three-sheep trial or a domestic New Zealand championship. The permanent series identity remains stable while each hosted edition has its own schedule, teams and published results. Confirm those details with the host rather than assuming an annual description guarantees uninterrupted operation.

The Wayleggo Cup and historical context

The association states that the Wayleggo Cup was introduced in 1994 through the New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Association. It connects the name with the traditional command to come away and let go. Keep the trophy’s introduction distinct from the broader test history, because the association’s historical results include earlier tests. A chronological article should not imply that all pre-cup events were already contested for a trophy that had not yet been introduced.

Course and selection information

The published overview describes a blended course with a gate, Maltese cross, ramp and pen, and links a dedicated rules-and-course document. Use that document and the edition’s instructions for the actual requirements. The overview also describes national team selection. A selection pathway explains how a team can be formed, but individual participation still needs a confirmed announcement and result; it cannot be assigned from an unrelated domestic placing.

Interpret the result unit

A country winning the Cup and a dog recording a score in one test are different outcomes. Preserve each test, individual score and aggregate with the source’s headings. Avoid dividing or recombining figures to invent an unofficial world ranking. For profiles, identify the confirmed handler-dog partnership, nation and edition. If sources disagree or coverage is incomplete, retain the uncertainty until the national body or host supplies a clear correction.

Common questions

Sources & further reading

References for this guide. Rules and services can change; check the responsible organisation for current details.

• Trans Tasman Test Series — official resources (opens in a new tab)

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