The 2026 Masters Home Internationals took place in Cardiff, Wales across Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May, with players from Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland competing in the Over 45s and Over 65s categories across both Cardiff Squash Club and Rhiwbina Squash Club.
Across three rounds of competition, the event delivered outstanding squash, close battles and a fantastic atmosphere throughout the weekend.
Round 1 – Strong Opening Night
Friday evening saw the opening round produce several closely fought contests across all four categories.
Men’s Over 45s
Wales opened with a narrow 3-2 victory over Scotland, while England edged Ireland by the same scoreline in another highly competitive tie.
Results
- Wales 3-2 Scotland
- England 3-2 Ireland
Men’s Over 65s
Wales produced one of the strongest performances of the opening evening, defeating Scotland 4-1. England also impressed with a 4-1 victory over Ireland.
Results
- Wales 4-1 Scotland
- England 4-1 Ireland
Women’s Over 65s
Both ties in the Women’s Over 65s category went down to the wire, with Wales defeating Scotland 2-1 and England narrowly overcoming Ireland by the same score.
Results
- Wales 2-1 Scotland
- England 2-1 Ireland
Women’s Over 45s
Scotland opened strongly with a 4-1 victory against Wales, while England delivered a dominant 5-0 performance over Ireland.
Results
- Scotland 4-1 Wales
- England 5-0 Ireland
Round 2 – Saturday Morning Battles
Saturday morning’s second round brought further drama as teams battled for position heading into the decisive final session.
Men’s Over 45s
Ireland produced an excellent display to defeat Wales 4-1, while England continued their strong form with a commanding 5-0 win against Scotland.
Results
- Ireland 4-1 Wales
- England 5-0 Scotland
Men’s Over 65s
Wales maintained momentum in the Men’s Over 65s competition with another impressive 4-1 victory, this time against Ireland. England remained unbeaten with a dominant 5-0 win over Scotland.
Results
- Wales 4-1 Ireland
- England 5-0 Scotland
Women’s Over 65s
Wales continued their excellent form with a superb 3-0 victory against Ireland. England also secured a 2-1 win against Scotland.
Results
- Wales 3-0 Ireland
- England 2-1 Scotland
Women’s Over 45s
One of the tightest ties of the weekend saw Wales battle to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Ireland. England again showed their quality with a 5-0 win over Scotland.
Results
- Wales 3-2 Ireland
- England 5-0 Scotland
Round 3 – Final Positions Decided
The final round on Saturday afternoon decided the destination of the titles across all four competitions.
Men’s Over 45s
Ireland finished strongly with a 5-0 victory over Scotland, while England secured the overall title ahead of Ireland and Wales.
Results
- Ireland 5-0 Scotland
- Wales 1-4 England
Men’s Over 65s
England completed a perfect final round with a 5-0 win against Wales to secure the Men’s Over 65s title. Scotland also finished strongly with a 4-1 victory against Ireland.
Results
- England 5-0 Wales
- Scotland 4-1 Ireland
Women’s Over 65s
Wales capped off an outstanding weekend in the Women’s Over 65s category with a superb 3-0 victory over England to secure the title. Scotland also edged Ireland 2-1.
Results
- Wales 3-0 England
- Scotland 2-1 Ireland
Women’s Over 45s
England completed a flawless weekend in the Women’s Over 45s event with another 5-0 victory over Wales, while Scotland secured second place with a 4-1 win against Ireland.
Results
- England 5-0 Wales
- Scotland 4-1 Ireland
Final Standings
Men’s Over 45s
🥇 England
🥈 Ireland
🥉 Wales
4️⃣ Scotland
Men’s Over 65s
🥇 England
🥈 Wales
🥉 Scotland
4️⃣ Ireland
Women’s Over 45s
🥇 England
🥈 Scotland
🥉 Wales
4️⃣ Ireland
Women’s Over 65s
🥇 Wales
🥈 England
🥉 Scotland
4️⃣ Ireland
Outstanding Performance
One of the standout achievements of the weekend came from the England Women’s Over 45s team, who delivered a perfect performance across the event, finishing with the maximum possible 60 points after winning every match throughout the competition.
Fantastic Weekend in Cardiff
The event once again showcased the quality and spirit of Masters squash across the Home Nations, with excellent support across both venues throughout the weekend.
Squash Wales would like to thank:
- Cardiff Squash Club
- Rhiwbina Squash & Racketball Club
- all referees, volunteers and supporters
- tournament organisers and staff
for helping deliver another successful Masters Home Internationals in Cardiff.
