Klinge and Kewish win as Australian ranked darts returns
Brody Klinge and Tori Kewish triumphed in the Victorian Classic this weekend as ranked darts returned to Australia for the first time in 10 months. Photo: Darts Victoria
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Australian ace Cadby amongst notable PDC Qualifying School absentees
Following Tuesday’s PDC Qualifying School entries announcement, a number of notable absentees have been discovered, including Australia’s Corey Cadby. Qualifying School sees hundreds of amateur players flock inside two venues simultaneously in England and Germany, with the ultimate professional status prize up for grabs. Former UK Open finalist Cadby has spent an extended period of […]
Is the PDC ProTour going to become more of a mainland European entity once again?
When the PDC announced the Autumn Series was to be held in Niedernhausen, Germany in September of last year, a change of strategy began to become evident to start playing more floor events across the continent on a more regular basis. Around a decade ago, the PDC moved away from hosting ProTour floor events in […]
JDC reveal revamped Super 16 for upcoming season with staged showpiece final
Steve Brown’s Junior Darts Corporation (JDC) have revealed a revamped Super 16 tournament for this year, with a staged showpiece finale planned for January. Following a decimated season last year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the JDC now vie to continue to provide youngsters with competitive tournaments. The Super 16 initiative was contested throughout […]
Van Gerwen praises world champion Price but desires world number one return
Michael van Gerwen was rightfully ranked as the world number one for seven years. Despite losing his position at the pinnacle of world darts, the Dutchman has praised his successor. Van Gerwen fell from the top of the darting ladder following Gerwyn Price’s World Darts Championship triumph, in which he overcame Gary Anderson in the […]
Van Barneveld and Part named amongst over 650 entries for PDC Qualifying School
Multiple-time world champions Raymond van Barneveld and John Part have been named amongst 668 entries for February’s PDC Qualifying School. Differing from previous editions of the tournament, Qualifying School will this year be split into two stages, lowering the amount of players at the venue in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. UK Qualifying […]
From rugby pro to world darts champion: How Gerwyn Price achieved his dreams on the oche
It was January 2014 and Michael van Gerwen lifted his maiden world title to secure an initial stint at the pinnacle of planet darts. A mere two weeks later, the heir to his throne would emerge in a rather different environment. His successor would arrive by the name of Gerwyn Price – a Welsh ex-professional […]
Isle of Man Darts Festival cancelled as a result of heightened coronavirus restrictions
The Isle of Man Darts Festival has been cancelled for this year as a result of heightened coronavirus restrictions. Usually an extremely popular weekend for both players and onlookers alike, the festival has been held annually since its 1984 inception, but it now becomes the latest event to be interrupted by the ongoing pandemic. The […]
Professional darts to remain on terrestrial television as PDC and ITV secure multi-year contract
Professional darts will remain on terrestrial television until at least 2022 under a new multi-year contract between the PDC and broadcasters ITV Sport. Fronted by Jacqui Oatley, ITV will continue hosting three ranked tournaments as well as a number of invitational events, including the globe-spanning World Series of Darts circuit. PDC Chairman Barry Hearn said: […]
South African ace Cameron Carolissen opts out of PDC Qualifying School
South African ace Cameron Carolissen has opted out of PDC Qualifying School ahead of the deadline in the midst of rising coronavirus cases. Carolissen made his World Darts Championship debut last month at Alexandra Palace, having came through the African Qualifier in early November. The 24-year-old received a bye in the opening round following the […]
Welsh First Minister congratulates Gerwyn Price on World Championship triumph
Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales, has congratulated newly-crowned world champion Gerwyn Price on his triumphant campaign at Alexandra Palace. Welshman Price was crowned world champion after overcoming Gary Anderson in a relatively one-sided final, becoming world number one in doing so. The 35-year-old from Markham became the first Welsh thrower to achieve both […]
PDC Qualifying School remains planned for February despite England’s national lockdown
PDC Qualifying School remains planned to go ahead in February in Milton Keynes and Niedernhausen simultaneously despite England’s national lockdown. The tournament usually takes place in January, but was recently delayed by a month in response to heightened restrictions being imposed across the continent. Q School will now take place in two stages from February […]
White and Suljović to kick off Masters as schedule confirmed
Ian White and Mensur Suljović will open the 2021 PDC season after the schedule for the new-look Masters is confirmed.
Christian Kist eyeing professional return after nursing injury woes
Dutchman Christian Kist has set his sights on a return to the professional scene after nursing injury problems which have hindered his progression. Former Lakeside world champion Kist had his professional status intercepted from him at the backend of 2019 following a turbulent couple of seasons. Health problems led to a number of setbacks for […]
Legendary referee Russ Bray marks 25 years of calling at World Darts Championship
Legendary referee Russ Bray has now clocked up a grand total of 25 consecutive years of refereeing at the prestigious World Darts Championship. Having made his maiden appearance at the sport’s showpiece staging back in 1997, Essex-based Bray has since played an essential role at every World Championship since then. Prior to taking up refereeing, […]
WDF season start delayed following cancellation of Scottish and Romanian events
The World Darts Federation (WDF) have delayed the start to their season following the cancellations of the annual Scottish and Romanian events. Usually the sport’s governing body will commence their season in January of each year, though, surging coronavirus cases and increased restrictions across Europe have prevented them from doing so. March, the replanned month […]
2021 Masters Draw: Defending champion Wright faces tough opener following field expansion
Peter Wright will begin the defence of his Masters crown against either Krzysztof Ratajski or Simon Whitlock following a field expansion for this year’s edition. Instead of the usual 16 competitors, 24 of the world’s elite players will head to the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes, with the eventual winner receiving a £60,000 cheque. The […]
Van den Bergh and De Sousa to make debuts in delayed Premier League
Dimitri Van den Bergh and José de Sousa have been selected for Premier League Darts duties, although the start of the tournament has been delayed until Easter. The pair will make their debuts in the world’s biggest invitational event after winning the World Matchplay and Grand Slam of Darts respectively, but will have to wait […]
Prolific Price crowned world champion after brushing aside Anderson at Alexandra Palace
Gerwyn Price secured World Darts Championship glory on Sunday evening at Alexandra Palace as he comfortably overcame Gary Anderson. Welshman Price fulfilled his darting dream in the sport’s showpiece staging, completing an emphatic 7-3 victory over the two-time champion to lift the famous Sid Waddell Trophy. ‘The Iceman’ ousted compatriot Jamie Lewis, Brendan Dolan, Mervyn […]
PDC Order of Merit: Price ends Van Gerwen’s seven-year stay as world number one
Newly-crowned world champion Gerwyn Price has brought Michael van Gerwen’s seven-year stay at the head of the PDC Order of Merit to a halt following his success at Alexandra Palace. Since overcoming Peter Wright to claim his maiden world title seven years ago, Van Gerwen has topped the darting ladder, but his lengthy period at […]
World Darts Championship final preview and predictions: Price and Anderson lock horns
Following almost three weeks of high-quality darting action, proceedings all come down to an all-British final between two arch-rivals on the oche. Five former victors arrived at Alexandra Palace, including reigning champion Peter Wright and world number one Michael van Gerwen, and one remains in two-time winner Gary Anderson. Nevertheless, world number three Gerwyn Price […]
Price and Anderson set up mouth-watering World Championship final
Gerwyn Price and Gary Anderson are to meet in the 2021 PDC World Darts Championship final after beating Stephen Bunting and Dave Chisnall respectively in the semi-finals.
Why Rob Cross and Joe Cullen will have one eye on World Championship semi-finals
Four players remain in the reckoning for World Darts Championship glory at Alexandra Palace, but Rob Cross and Joe Cullen will have one eye on how events transpire. Following the sport’s showpiece staging, the new darting season gets underway, with plenty of tournaments on the horizon, including the popular Premier League extravaganza. Cross, who defeated […]
World Darts Championship semi-finals preview and predictions: Final four in the hunt for success
Four esteemed names remain in contention for World Darts Championship glory as the sport’s showpiece spectacle nears its conclusion at London’s Alexandra Palace. Following the sudden departure of world number one Michael van Gerwen on New Year’s Day, the tournament has been blown wide open ahead of Sunday’s anticipated finale in the capital. Two-time champion […]
Devastated Van Gerwen reacts to Chisnall conquering at World Darts Championship
A ‘gutted’ Michael van Gerwen was thrashed in the World Darts Championship quarter-finals by the devastating Dave Chisnall on Friday evening at Alexandra Palace. The world number one suffered a straight sets departure for the second time in his illustrious career against an extremely dangerous opponent in Chisnall. The Englishman wired double 12 for a […]
Chisnall stuns Van Gerwen as Price, Anderson and Bunting reach World Darts Championship semi-finals
Dave Chisnall ousted top seed Michael van Gerwen in whitewash fashion, while Gerwyn Price, Gary Anderson and Stephen Bunting also progressed to the World Darts Championship semi-finals. It was a blistering performance from world number eight Chisnall as he recorded a scintillating average in excess of the 107 mark and obliterated the three-time world champion […]
World Darts Championship quarter-finals preview and predictions: Octet remain in reckoning for glory
Eight players remain in the reckoning for World Darts Championship glory as the quarter-finals take place on New Year’s Day at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace. A tournament filled with darting drama from the outset nears its conclusion at the People’s Palace, with the hopes of two former champions remaining intact. Three-time champion Michael van Gerwen […]
PDC Chairman Barry Hearn receives OBE for services to sport
Barry Hearn, the chairman of the Professional Darts Corporation, has been awarded an OBE for services to sport in the New Year honours listings. Hearn, 72, has played an instrumental role in the incredible growth of the sport since taking over the organisation back in 2001, and has now been recognised for his tremendous work. […]
Price and Anderson convincingly advance as World Championship quarter-finals are revealed
Gerwyn Price and Gary Anderson enjoyed convincing victories on Thursday as the World Darts Championship fourth round reached its conclusion. There were yet more tight matches as the quarter-finals lineup of the World Championship was completed at London’s Alexandra Palace. Two-time champion Anderson thrashed Devon Petersen, as world number three Price turned back the challenge […]
PDC Qualifying School moves to February following surge in coronavirus cases
PDC Qualifying School, usually held in mid-January, has been moved to February following a surge in coronavirus cases across Europe. Heightened restrictions across the continent have led to the tournament, originally scheduled to take place from January 15-21, being pushed back to early February. Q School will now take place in two stages from February […]
World Darts Championship Day 13 preview and predictions: Last eight to be revealed at Ally Pally
Day 13 of the World Darts Championship sees the field dramatically cut, with the final eight players in the hunt for the Sid Waddell Trophy being confirmed by the end of play. World number one and tournament favourite Michael van Gerwen survived two match darts from Joe Cullen, before winning 4-3 in a last leg […]
Van Gerwen survives Cullen classic and Wade hits nine-darter in defeat on dramatic day
Michael van Gerwen comes from 3-1 down to edge past Joe Cullen in a World Championship classic as the world number one keeps his hopes of a fourth world title alive.
