MICHAEL VAN GERWEN admitted that his BetVictor World Matchplay defeat to Phil Taylor was "painful".

PHIL TAYLOR ended Michael van Gerwen's reign as BetVictor World Matchplay champion with a stunning 16-6 success.

DARYL GURNEY and Peter Wright will clash in the BetVictor World Matchplay semi-finals - Thursday round-up here.

FLEETWOOD TOWN footballers Cian Bolger, Lewie Coyle and Alex Cairns enjoyed a special darts challenge.

PHIL TAYLOR and Michael van Gerwen progressed to the BetVictor World Matchplay quarter-finals on Wednesday.

DARYL GURNEY knocked out Gary Anderson in the BetVictor World Matchplay second round - round-up here.

THE BetVictor World Matchplay's first round concluded on Monday - round-up & results here.

DARTS' greatest rivalry will resume on the BetVictor World Matchplay stage when Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld clash.

PHIL TAYLOR led the winners on the second day of the BetVictor World Matchplay - round-up here.

THE BetVictor World Matchplay begins on Saturday with the opening four games from the first round.