2022-2023 Summerset Awards Winners


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Darron Wolland- Disabilities Player of the Year-Click here for the write upBriar Atkinson- Emerging Player of the Year-Click here for the write upMargaret Eames- Umpire of the Year -Click here … Read More

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Blackjacks women’s triple claim silver medal at world bowls 


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The New Zealand Blackjacks campaign at the 2023 World Bowls Championship concluded with a well-earned silver medal for the women’s triples at the Gold Coast today. The trio of Val … Read More

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Blackjacks chase gold in World Championship Finals


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On the back of a record-setting day for their skip, Val Smith, a formidable New Zealand women’s triples team will chase gold tomorrow against hosts Australia at the Bowls World  … Read More

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Blackjacks on-course for medal rounds at World Championships


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The New Zealand Blackjacks are on course to qualify for all disciplines the second week of competition at the World Bowls Championships on the Gold Coast. They won nine of … Read More

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Day Six Wrap: Tayla Bruce bags brilliant singles world title to make two golds for Blackjacks


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Twenty-eight year old Tayla Bruce found two ends of magic to claim the women’s singles title at the World Bowls Championships on the Gold Coast, Australia. The Christchurch bowler found … Read More

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Day Five Wrap: Blackjacks New Zealand Para Pair create World Bowls history.


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The world of lawn bowls witnessed an extraordinary achievement today as New Zealand’s dynamic duo, Teri Blackbourn, and Julie O’Connell, clinched the gold medal at the inaugural Women’s Para Pairs … Read More

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Day Four Wrap Blackjacks chase gold at the World Bowls Championship


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Blackjacks chase gold at the World Bowls Championship   An exciting day of lawn bowls has unfolded on the Gold Coast, as the New Zealand Blackjacks have battled their way … Read More

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Day Two Wrap Blackjacks on track for Medal Contention at World Championships 


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The Blackjacks have continued their good form on Day Two of the World Bowls Championships being held on the Gold Coast.   Seven disciplines (women’s singles, men’s pairs, men’s triples, women’s … Read More

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Blackjacks taste success on Day One of World Championships


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    29 August 2023  For immediate publication  The New Zealand lawn bowls team, the ‘Blackjacks’ have begun their campaign for success with a bang at the World Bowls Championships … Read More

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Excitement builds for 2023 World Bowls Championships


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The New Zealand lawn bowls team, the ‘Blackjacks’, are now in camp ahead of the eagerly anticipated 2023 World Bowls Championships. The last World Championships was held seven years ago, … Read More

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