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James Wade lost the first game to Michael van Gerwen

Recap: Premier League darts in Dublin

Relive the action from the 3Arena in Dublin where the meeting of Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld topped the bill of Premier League Night Ten.

Other sport • 07 Apr 17

Phil Taylor: 'This is the right time. I have a sense of relief'

Relieved Taylor feels time is right to cut the Power

Phil Taylor has no regrets about his retirement decision and is treating his final year on tour as a lap of honour.

Darts • 06 Apr 17

Raymond van Barneveld takes on Phil Taylor and James Wade in Dublin

'Dangerous' Barney aiming to hit heights in Dublin

Raymond van Barneveld is bidding to extend his fine run of form in the Betway Premier League when he doubles up alongside James Wade at Dublin's 3Arena on Thursday.

Darts • 05 Apr 17

Phil Taylor beat Raymond van Barneveld but the Dutchman was in good spirits afterwards (pic: @Raybar180 Twitter)

Power beats Barney in potential last showdown

Phil Taylor saw off his greatest rival Raymond van Barneveld in what could be the final meeting between the pair.

Darts • 16 Feb 17

More history for MVG with double 9-darters

Michael van Gerwen created history by becoming only the second player ever to achieve two nine-dart finishes in the same game on his way to victory in a UK Open Qualifier.

Darts • 11 Feb 17

Darts legend Taylor to retire after World C'ship

Phil Taylor has said that this will be his final year on the professional darts circuit, with the 2018 World Championship to be his last ever event.

Darts • 28 Jan 17

Van Barneveld is through to the last four

Van Barneveld powers into World semi-final

Raymond van Barneveld is through to semi-finals of PDC World Darts Championship after a 5-3 win over Phil Taylor at the Alexandra Palace.

Darts • 30 Dec 16

Phil Taylor is bidding for a 17th world title

Taylor to face 'Barney' at Ally Pally

Phil Taylor will face old nemesis Raymond van Barneveld in the quarter-finals of the World Darts Championship after registering a 4-2 win over Kim Huybrechts.

Darts • 29 Dec 16

Gary Anderson is bidding for a third consecutive world title

Anderson and Van Barneveld advance at Ally Pally

Defending champion Gary Anderson booked his place in the quarter-finals of the William Hill World Darts Championship with a 4-2 win over Benito van de Pas at Alexandra Palace, while Raymond van Barneveld edged out Adrian Lewis in a thriller at the London venue.

Darts • 29 Dec 16

Michael van Gerwen (l) says only Gary Anderson (r) or Phil Taylor can stop him (pic: Lawrence Lustig/PDC)

MVG raising darts bar to create own legend

As Michael van Gerwen sets out to complete a near-perfect season at the World Championships, he says he is intent on creating his own legacy.

Darts • 15 Dec 16

Anderson starts PDC title defence against Frost

Back-to-back world champion Gary Anderson will start the defence of his PDC title against Mark Frost.

Darts • 28 Nov 16

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

Power backs Frampton , McGregor not on radar

Phil 'The Power' Taylor is a big boxing fan and is backing Belfast boy Carl Frampton in his showdown with Scott Quigg.

Boxing • 26 Feb 16

Phil Taylor is chasing a 15th PDC World Championship

Taylor brushes Painter aside to stay on march

Phil Taylor kept his hopes of a 15th PDC World Championship title alive after booking his place in the third round with a 4-1 win over Kevin Painter.

Darts • 29 Dec 15

Phil Taylor: 'I want to be Tony McCoy. I want to be David Beckham, Ronnie O'Sullivan. I want to be the best there has ever been.'

Taylor on mission to be 'best there's ever been'

Phil Taylor began his pursuit of a 17th World Darts Championship title with a comfortable first-round victory at Alexandra Palace.

Darts • 20 Dec 15

Michael van Gerwen has been in stunning form this year

Michael van Gerwen completes PDC clean sweep

Michael van Gerwen completed a clean sweep of the PDC's major titles with a brilliant 16-13 triumph over Phil Taylor in the SINGHA Beer Grand Slam of Darts final on Sunday night.

Darts • 15 Nov 15

Phil Taylor almost hit a nine-dart finish but his tournament is over (pic: Lawrence Lustig/PDC)

Big guns Taylor and Wade check out early in Dublin

Former champions Phil Taylor and James Wade were sensationally knocked out of the World Grand Prix on a thrilling night of first round action in Dublin.

Darts • 06 Oct 15

The 'Power' was impressed with RTÉ documentary on the Mullingar boxer

Phil Taylor: John Joe Nevin is an inspiration

Sixteen-time champion of the world Phil Taylor has dedicated his Premier League Darts victory in Dublin to boxer John Joe Nevin.

Darts • 27 Mar 15

Michael van Gerwen won the battle of the former world champions

Van Gerwen's Dutch demolition in Dublin

Michael van Gerwen remains top of the Premier League after demolishing Dutch compatriot Raymond van Barneveld 7-2 in front of a crowd of more than 9,000 at the 3Arena in Dublin.

Darts • 01 Apr 15

New world champion Gary Anderson salutes the crowd as Phil Taylor looks on

Anderson edges out Taylor to win first world title

Gary Anderson collected his first PDC World Championship title after a stunning 7-6 victory over 16-time champion Phil Taylor in a thrilling finale at Alexandra Palace in London.

Darts • 05 Jan 15

Phil Taylor remains on course for a 17th world title

Taylor and Van Barneveld squeeze through at PDC

Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor survived a scare to edge Kim Huybrechts 4-3 in the last 16 of the PDC World Championships at Alexandra Palace.

Darts • 31 Dec 14

Phil Taylor will face Kim Huybrechts in the last 16

Taylor advances to last 16 at Ally Pally

Sixteen time World champion Phil Taylor is through to the last 16 of the PDC World Championship after a convincing win over former BDO champion Mark Webster at Alexandra Palace.

Darts • 29 Dec 14