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26 July 2025

After making early dashes to the airport on his previous two visits to Blackpool, Rocky has finally managed to stick around a bit longer this time...

Littler and Let Die: The Nuke Outlasts Goldfinger in Bond-Style Battle

25 July 2025

despite all that heavy artillery, he couldn’t quite shake off Goldfinger – who, true to his James Bond villain namesake, kept turning up with sinister intent and an unnerving lack of emotion...

Clayton and the Matchplay? He’s Well Up Ferr-It

25 July 2025

The Ferret is one match away from the final after a flying start helped him to a commanding victory over Stephen Bunting....

World Matchplay Day Six: Clayton and Wade Reach Semis

24 July 2025

Day Six of the summer’s biggest darts event saw the opening two quarter-finals take place in Blackpool...

Wade Gunning for Gezzy

24 July 2025

But this is where experience counts, and Wade has it in bulk. He held firm – and his throw – to close it out and secure yet another semi-final...

The Iceman Rains Fire as Matchplay Roars Into Final Furlongs

24 July 2025

Gerwyn Price rained fire, Luke Littler summoned the spirit of champions, Josh Rock took down a darting giant, and Andrew Gilding quietly bulldozed his way...

Still Underrated, Still Unbowed: The James Wade Disrespect Continues

24 July 2025

If it wasn’t so insulting, it’d be laughable. In a sport where stats, longevity, and consistency are king, Wade’s legacy continues to be brushed aside like he’s a journeyman...

World Matchplay, Day Five: Littler and Rock Show Their Mettle

24 July 2025

Littler looked set to suffer a shock exit after Wattimena raced into a 7-2 lead...Josh Rock also won through a World Matchplay marathon... edging out three-time champion Michael van Gerwen

Zero Fade in Wade: The Machine’s Still Purring After 20 Years

23 July 2025

From a rampant Van Veen to a vintage Wade, a resurgent Bunting and a scrappy Clayton, the oche action had a bit of everything...