Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Gurney makes Irish darts history with Grand Prix win

Derry's Daryl Gurney became the first Irish darts player to claim a major PDC title after a sensational 5-4 win over Simon Whitlock at the World Grand Prix in Dublin.

Darts • 08 Oct 17

Daryl Gurney: 'I'll try to get in front and stay in front'

Derry's Gurney in pole position for Dublin Grand Prix

Daryl Gurney holds pole position on the final lap of the World Grand Prix in Dublin and is determined to be the first past the chequered flag.

Darts • 07 Oct 17

Daryl Gurney has recovered from a broken bone in his throwing hand

Rebuilt Gurney gunning for Grand Prix action

Just six weeks on from breaking a bone in his throwing hand, Daryl Gurney’s is aiming to make an impact at the World Grand Prix in Dublin.

Darts • 03 Oct 16

Michael van Gerwen beat Keegan Brown 2-1 in Citywest (pic: Lawrence Lustig/PDC)

Dolan bounces out, while MVG wins at Citywest

Brendan Dolan made an early check-out from the World Grand Prix in Dublin, while holder Michael van Gerwen progressed to the second round.

Darts • 05 Oct 15

James Wade is through to the semi-finals

Wade shocks Taylor at Citywest

James Wade caused a sensation at the World Grand Prix by knocking out reigning champion Phil Taylor at Dublin's Citywest Hotel

Darts • 11 Oct 14

James Wade and Michael van Gerwen will meet in the final

Wade and Van Gerwen to meet in Dublin final

James Wade will take on Michael van Gerwen in the World Grand Prix final after both won their respective semi-finals at Citywest in Dublin.

Darts • 11 Oct 14

Michael van Gerwen swept past Dean Winstanley to reach the quarter-finals

Van Gerwen sets up King battle at Citywest

Michael van Gerwen will take on Mervyn King in the quarter-finals of the partypoker.com World Grand Prix in a repeat of the 2012 final, after the world champion beat Dean Winstanley at Citywest.

Darts • 10 Oct 14

James Wade hit a perfect leg on his way to victory over Robert Thornton

9-darters Wade & Thornton create history in Dublin

James Wade and Robert Thornton created history by both hitting nine-darters at the World Grand Prix at Citywest.

Darts • 09 Oct 14

World champion Ray van Barneveld lost first set 3-0 to Chisnall

Battling Barney avoids early Citywest exit

Raymond van Barneveld produced a resilient fightback to come from a set down to defeat Dave Chisnall in the first round of the World Grand Prix last night at Dublin’s Citywest Hotel.

Darts • 08 Oct 14

Phil Taylor: 'It will be a different type of game in the final because Dave's like another Gary Anderson - if you get him at his best, stay at home!' (Pic: Lawrence Lustig/PDC)

Taylor powers into Grand Prix final with Chisnall

Phil Taylor and Dave Chisnall will compete in the World Grand Prix final tonight, following semi-final victories over James Wade and Justin Pipe in Dublin.

Darts • 13 Oct 13

Dave Chisnall: 'I've shown that I can beat the two best players in the world' (pic: Lawrence Lustig/PDC)

Chisnall shocks MVG at Citywest Grand Prix

Dave Chisnall knocked reigning Grand Prix darts champion Michael van Gerwen out of the tournament while Phil Taylor, James Wade and Justin Pipe also won.

Darts • 12 Oct 13

Michael van Gerwen took only 21 minutes to dispose of Raymond van Barneveld (Pic: Lawrence Lustig/PDC)

Van Gerwen demolishes Barney in Citywest

Michael van Gerwen remains on course to retain his World Grand Prix title following a 3-0 win over Raymond van Barneveld at Citywest.

Darts • 11 Oct 13

Connie Finnan came close to a semi-final spot but lost out 3-2 to James Wade

Finnan falls to Wade at Citywest

Limerick’s Connie Finnan bowed out of the World Grand Prix after a 3-2 loss to two-time champion James Wade at Citywest.

Darts • 10 Oct 13

Raymond van Barneveld claimed a comprehensive victory over Stuart Kellett

Dutch stars set up Citywest clash

Reigning World Grand Prix champion Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld set up an all-Dutch second round clash in Dublin with victories over John Part and Stuart Kellett.

Darts • 09 Oct 13

Adrian Lewis (R) saw off Richie Burnett (L)

Upsets aplenty as Darts gets underway in Dublin

World champion Adrian Lewis avoided an upset by edging out Richie Burnett in the PartyPoker.com World Grand Prix in Dublin on Tuesday night.

Darts • 10 Oct 12

Citywest