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Stephen Williams wins the Verdemat Bowls British Open 2019

Stephen Williams beats Benny Bass 10-9 in a thrilling final. Gareth Stanway takes the Bronze Medal from Saul Featherstone.

Joe Beattie wins the Plate from Grant Soller and Nigel Charles beats Rod Dawson in the Shield.

January 12 2019

Verdemat Bowls British Open: Show Mat Line-up

The draw for the fourth world ranking event of the 2018-19 season has produced a number of exceptional groups and with it, many fascinating games. What is more, the SMPT Show Mat allows spectators to witness games which feature some of the sport’s top names who are taking part in this year’s Verdemat Bowls British Open.

January 4 2019

Alex Kley & Thomas Perris claim the Taylor Bowls World Pairs Masters

Alex Kley & Thomas Perris claim the Taylor Bowls World Pairs Masters title after beating James Trott & Mikey Ivings 11-2 in the final.

Aled & Gethin Edwards claim the Plate after beating Tony Ealham & Pat Goodchild 11-3.

December 2 2018

James Trott, Craig Burgess, Simon Pridham & Mikey Ivings win the Taylor Bowls World Fours Masters

James Trott, Craig Burgess, Simon Pridham & Mikey Ivings win the Taylor Bowls World Fours Masters after beating Dom Reed, Jack Pye, Stephen McAlister & Neil Davidson 11-2 in the final

Thomas Perris, Sam Harvey, Emily Thomas & Alex Kley claim the Plate wih a 12-2 victory.

December 1 2018

Taylor Bowls World Fours & Pairs Draws

The draws for the Taylor Bowls World Fours Masters and the Taylor Bowls World Pairs Masters events have been completed

November 19 2018

2019-20 Dates Part 1 Announcement

We are delighted to announce the dates for the first six events of the 2019/20 season. The remainder of the events in the second half of the 2019/20 season will be confirmed and announced as soon as possible in the New Year.

November 18 2018

WATCH: Norwegian Open Final – Benny Sjögren v James Trott

A Huldra Film and Short Mat Players Tour production...our best bowls coverage yet!

In case you missed this game on Sunday, we are proud to present the recording of our live coverage from the 2018 Norwegian Open Cup Final, between James Trott (England) and Benny Sjögren (Sweden).

October 31 2018

Benny Sjogren is Norwegian Open Champion 2018

In a tense game, Sweden's Benny Sjogren wins the SMPT Norwegian Open 2018. Benny dominated the game from the start however England's James Trott came back to go in to the final end 8-10 down. Benny bowled a great bowl to take the title 12-8.

Stephen Proctor beat Mitchell Young to win the Plate and Pontus Guldestam wins the Shield Final beating Gunnar Frantzen 10-5.

October 27 2018

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World Rankings

Order of Merit

Rank		Player	Points
1	<>	Jonathan Payne	885.13
2	<>	James Trott	869.88
3	<>	Stephen Gale	863.75
4	<>	Nigel Nicholls	854.25
5	<>	Stephen Proctor	795
6	<>	Edward Sawbridge	787
7	<>	Peter Roberts	728.88
8	<>	Jörgen Karlsson	706.75
9	2	Mark Beattie	704
10	2	Glenn Harvey	686
11	2	Jack Pye	656.50
12	1	Joel Häger	650
13	1	Dom Reed	639.38
14	3	Joseph Beattie	636.50
15	1	P.J Gallagher	624.13
16	6	Jamie Stiles	604.75

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Rank		Player	Points
1	1	Edward Sawbridge	429.00
2	1	Jonathan Payne	421.00
3	1	Elliott James	414.00
4	1	Stephen Gale	410.75
5	<>	Mark Beattie	404.50
6	<>	P.J Gallagher	379.50
7	1	Nigel Nicholls	364.00
8	1	James Trott	361.00
9	2	Peter Roberts	351.75
10	2	Mark Chittock	336.00
11	6	Jörgen Karlsson	326.25
12	4	Glenn Harvey	302.00
13	17	Nathan Haire	280.00
14	5	Jamie Stiles	269.00
15	7	Cennydd Howell	268.25
15	7	Joel Häger	268.25