In breaking news, Australia defeated England on Sunday to win the Coronation Cup in their first attempt at playing this event. In front of a crowd estimated at 25,000, Australia performed brilliantly to win in extra time.

With England starting on a one goal handicap and scoring first, they lead at the end of the fourth chukka by two goals at 5 -3. The Australian team fought back to draw at 6-6 after a strong fifth chukka. After a tense match, the fulltime scores were level at 7-7. A last 10 second 60 yard safety scored by Luke Tomlinson forced an extra 30 seconds to be played as well as an overtime chukka. Shortly into the overtime chukka Jack 'Ruki' Baillieu scored the winning goal. Australia overcame the English by 8 goals to 7. The team Australian was captained by Glen Gilmore and included Mike Todd and Damien Johnston each on 6 goals.

Early in the morning the Prince of Wales Team defeated Hurlingham Polo Team 8-6 under the rain.