All 12 reigns of the Lidcombe Shield in order. Only New Zealand and Australia have held it so far. The inaugural match in 1995 decided the first holder, so it isn’t counted as a defence.
| # | Holder | Won | Won from | Defences | Lost | Lost to | Days held |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 1 Jul 1995 | First holder | 7 | 27 Sep 1999 | Australia | 1,549 |
| 2 | Australia | 27 Sep 1999 | New Zealand | 0 | 29 Oct 1999 | New Zealand | 32 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 29 Oct 1999 | Australia | 16 | 29 Sep 2009 | Australia | 3,623 |
| 4 | Australia | 29 Sep 2009 | New Zealand | 3 | 11 Jul 2013 | New Zealand | 1,381 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 11 Jul 2013 | Australia | 0 | 14 Jul 2013 | Australia | 3 |
| 6 | Australia | 14 Jul 2013 | New Zealand | 0 | 9 Nov 2014 | New Zealand | 483 |
| 7 | New Zealand | 9 Nov 2014 | Australia | 0 | 3 May 2015 | Australia | 175 |
| 8 | Australia | 3 May 2015 | New Zealand | 0 | 6 May 2016 | New Zealand | 369 |
| 9 | New Zealand | 6 May 2016 | Australia | 0 | 5 May 2017 | Australia | 364 |
| 10 | Australia | 5 May 2017 | New Zealand | 13 | 28 Oct 2023 | New Zealand | 2,367 |
| 11 | New Zealand | 28 Oct 2023 | Australia | 0 | 27 Oct 2024 | Australia | 365 |
| 12 | Australia | 27 Oct 2024 | New Zealand | 8 | Current holder | 741 |
