In partnership with the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC), the Falkland Islands will host its first international shearing and wool handling test match on Friday 14th November 2025–a tri-nations event featuring teams from Wales, Chile and the Falkland Islands.

The original Falkland Shears competition first began in 1991 hosted on a local farm just outside of Stanley and has since grown into a seasonal circuit and become a staple of the rural calendar. Today, with the support of FIDC and the local farming community, the ambition is to professionalise and expand the competition circuit, while honouring the dedication and skill of the shearers and wool handlers who work across the Falkland Islands every season.

This year’s event represents a significant step forward in that vision—bringing international teams to the Islands for the first time and providing a platform to showcase the quality of Falkland wool and the global standard of local shearing talent. Learn more.