Strong entries for Summerset National Fours & Mixed Pairs


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In just a matter of weeks, Central Otago will once again play host to the Summerset National Fours and Mixed Pairs – with entries reflecting the best level of participation … Read More

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Pirongia Four Toast of Taranaki


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In a thrilling one-point victory, the Pirongia quartet of Denise Te Momo, Katrina Ensor, Lynda Bennett and Judy Marr have been crowned the 2023 Taranaki Open Women Fours’ champions, rounding … Read More

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Dean Bartlett : The new CEO of Bowls Auckland


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Dean Bartlett, the newly appointed CEO of Bowls Auckland, is enjoying a fast and furious introduction to the bowls community in New Zealand’s largest lawn bowls centre. Dean hasn’t yet … Read More

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PARITUTU YOUNG GUNS CLAIM 118TH TARANAKI OPEN MEN’S FOURS


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Taranaki Men’s Fours Winners If the final of this year’s Taranaki Open Men’s Fours is anything to go by, the future of Taranaki bowls appears to be in almighty shape, … Read More

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Champions crowned as 2023 Summerset Nationals conclude


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Gore bowler Sheldon Bagrie-Howley has run out the winner of the 2023 Summerset National Men’s Singles, defeating two-time winner and reigning world singles champion Shannon McIlroy in an entertaining finals’ … Read More

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Finalists eyeing up silverware as Finals Day approaches


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1 / 1 Finalists eyeing up silverware as Finals Day approaches REVIEW   As the action heats up at the 2023 Summerset Nationals, the penultimate day threw up some surprise upsets … Read More

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All to play for as knockout action looms


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Defending champions Sandra Keith and Bev Morel have bowed out in the qualifying stages of the 2023 Summerset Nationals, unable to capture last year’s form and registering just one win … Read More

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Live Nationals YouTube Broadcasts and Results


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FIND THE SINGLES, PAIRS AND OPEN DISABILITY DRAWS AND RESULTS  BY CLICKING THE RELEVANT BUTTONS BELOWNote: If you’re on a mobile device, this page is best viewed in ‘landscape’See below … Read More

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Golden Day at Bowls Orewa


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And she’s got it, what a pearler! They were the words ringing through the Bowls New Zealand commentary booth on Thursday afternoon, reflecting Selina Goddards’ match-winning bowl following a scintillating … Read More

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Star combinations fall as finalists confirmed


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As day three ends at the 2023 Summerset Nationals, some household names have begun to fall in the men’s pairs and women’s singles, with some finalists revealed in both disciplines.   Inclement weather caused widespread disruption throughout Wednesday afternoon,    though with some quick thinking and pre-planned logistics, the schedule was almost completed – albeit with some fixtures hitting pause until Thursday morning.  Putting all recent controversy behind him, two-time world champion Gary Lawson is looking to extend his domestic record title haul further, teaming up with Blackjack Tony Grantham to remain undefeated in the pairs and pushing his way through to yet another quarter-final. Lawson and Grantham were last year’s runners-up, with Lawson eyeing an unprecedented 15th national title.  In shock fashion, reigning champions Andrew Kelly and Seamus Curtin came unstuck against the Takapuna duo of Chris Taylor and Murray Mathieson, with the North Harbour pairing clearly showing strong form in the latter stages of the competition. However, a rampant performance from East Tamaki duo Ian Fisher and Mark Griffiths halted any further progress, with Fisher and Griffiths defeating them, 18-4 and progressing through to the last eight. Other major scalps include pre-tournament favourites Shannon McIlroy and Kelvin Scott, bowing out of contention in the last 32 at the hands of Taylor Horn and Jesse Russell. Former winners Lance Pascoe and Jamie Hill have also put on a strong showing, dispatching Mike Kernaghan and Roger Stevens in the last 32, and leading the Victoria pairing of Lou and Adam Newman, 10-6 in the last 16 clash. Play will resume on day four. Confirmed quarter-finalists include Tauranga’s Dan Dickison and Nicholas Tomsett (set to play Lawson), Wellington representatives Finbar McGuigan and Robbie Bird and Auckland combination Glenn Newton and Philip Robottom (both set to play one another). The remaining finalists are the composite pairing of Ray Martin and Will Bennett, (set to take on Fisher and Griffiths) and Horn and Russell, who will line-up against the winners of Pascoe and Newman. … Read More

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