Paul Nicholson's August review: Five things we learned Down Under

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Paul Nicholson reflects on five things we learned from the PDC's visit Down Under in August.

Mathers crowned inaugural winner of Kyle Anderson Memorial Trophy

World Series of Darts

Gordon Mathers admitted he was ‘lost for words’ after being crowned as the inaugural winner of the Kyle Anderson Memorial Trophy.

Price powers past Clayton to claim NZ Darts Masters glory

World Series of Darts

Gerwyn Price reeled off six consecutive legs to defeat his fellow countryman Jonny Clayton and claim the TAB New Zealand Darts Masters title in Hamilton on Saturday.

Milne sinks Sherrock to mark dream big stage debut in Hamilton

World Series of Darts

Kayden Milne enjoyed a dream big stage debut at the TAB New Zealand Darts Masters, recovering from 5-3 down to dump out Fallon Sherrock.

Price brimming with confidence as he eyes NZ Darts Masters glory

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Gerwyn Price insists his ‘confidence is back’ as he bids to round off his debut Down Under with victory in this weekend’s TAB New Zealand Darts Masters in Hamilton.

Van Gerwen meets Bernie Smith in TAB NZ Darts Masters opener

World Series of Darts

The draw for the TAB New Zealand Darts Masters is now available ahead of the World Series of Darts event in Hamilton.

Sherrock looking to finish with a flourish in Hamilton

World Series of Darts

Fallon Sherrock believes she is capable of creating more history-making moments, as she aims to finish August’s World Series of Darts tour with a flourish in Hamilton this weekend.

Smith out to win TV titles "in bunches" to fulfil darting potential

World Series of Darts

Michael Smith believes that he can start winning big titles "in bunches" as he prepares to round off August's World Series of Darts tour in Hamilton.

'Emotional' Robb set to revel in World Series return

World Series of Darts

Ben Robb is dreaming of creating another memorable moment at the World Series of Darts, as he prepares to feature on home soil in Hamilton this weekend.

Clayton hails 'experience of a lifetime' after Wollongong win

World Series of Darts

Jonny Clayton is hoping his success at the PalmerBet New South Wales Darts Masters will provide the catalyst for a prolific second half of the darting season.

The Ladbrokes World Series of Darts Finals will see a 24-player field competing across three days from November 3-5.

The Ladbrokes World Series of Darts Finals will be held from November 3-5 at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow, live on ITV4.

For tickets, visit www.braehead-arena.co.uk or call 0844 499 1700.

Ladbrokes World Series of Darts Finals
Competing Players
Seeded Players - Top Eight from World Series Order of Merit

1 Gary Anderson (Scotland)
2 Michael van Gerwen (Netherlands)
3 Peter Wright (Scotland)
4 Raymond van Barneveld (Netherlands)
5 James Wade (England)
6 Daryl Gurney (Northern Ireland)
7 Kyle Anderson (Australia)
8 Gerwyn Price (Wales)

PDC Order of Merit Qualifiers
Adrian Lewis (England)
Mensur Suljovic (Austria)
Dave Chisnall (England)
Jelle Klaasen (Netherlands)

Invited Players
Simon Whitlock (Australia)
Corey Cadby (Australia)
Michael Smith (England)
Max Hopp (Germany)

Qualifiers
Rob Cross (England)
Dimitri Van den Bergh (Belgium)
Chris Dobey (England)
Justin Pipe (England)
Jonny Clayton (Wales)
Mark Webster (Wales)
Jan Dekker (Netherlands)
Simon Stevenson (England)

Tournament Draw Bracket
Gary Anderson (1) v Chris Dobey/Mensur Suljovic
Gerwyn Price (8) v Corey Cadby/Jelle Klaasen
James Wade (5) v Simon Stevenson/Jan Dekker
Raymond van Barneveld (4) v Michael Smith/Dimitri Van den Bergh
Michael van Gerwen (2) v Max Hopp/Adrian Lewis
Kyle Anderson (7) v Jonny Clayton/Rob Cross
Daryl Gurney (6) v Mark Webster/Simon Whitlock
Peter Wright (3) v Justin Pipe/Dave Chisnall

First Round Draw
Chris Dobey v Mensur Suljovic
Corey Cadby v Jelle Klaasen
Simon Stevenson v Jan Dekker
Michael Smith v Dimitri Van den Bergh
Max Hopp v Adrian Lewis
Jonny Clayton v Rob Cross
Mark Webster v Simon Whitlock
Justin Pipe v Dave Chisnall

Schedule & Results

Friday November 3 (7pm)
First Round x8
Simon Stevenson 6-3 Jan Dekker
Justin Pipe 6-5 Dave Chisnall
Max Hopp 6-2 Adrian Lewis
Dimitri Van Den Bergh 6-1 Michael Smith 
Corey Cadby 6-3 Jelle Klaasen
Simon Whitlock 6-3 Mark Webster 
Chris Dobey 6-3 Mensur Suljovic
Rob Cross 6-1 Jonny Clayton

Saturday November 4 (7pm)
Second Round
James Wade (5) 6-5 Simon Stevenson 
Dimitri Van den Bergh 6-4 Raymond van Barneveld (4) 
Gerwyn Price (8) 6-5 Corey Cadby
Gary Anderson (1) 6-1 Chris Dobey
Peter Wright (3) 6-1 Justin Pipe
Michael van Gerwen (2) 6-1 Max Hopp
Daryl Gurney (6) 6-3 Simon Whitlock
Rob Cross 6-5 Kyle Anderson (7)

Sunday November 5
Afternoon Session
Quarter Finals

James Wade (5) 10-6 Dimitri Van den Bergh
Gary Anderson (1) 10-8  Gerwyn Price
Michael van Gerwen (2) 10-4 Rob Cross
Daryl Gurney (6) 10-7 Peter Wright (3)

Evening Session
Semi Finals

Gary Anderson 11-5 James Wade
Michael van Gerwen 11-8 Daryl Gurney

Final
Michael van Gerwen 11-6 Gary Anderson

Prize Fund
Winner: £50,000
Runner-Up: £25,000
Semi-Finalists: £16,500
Quarter-Finalists: £12,500
Second Round Losers: £7,500
First Round Losers: £4,000
Total: £250,000

Format
First Round: Best of 11 legs
Second Round: Best of 11 legs
Quarter-Finals: Best of 19 legs
Semi-Finals: Best of 21 legs
Final: Best of 21 legs

Schedule & fixtures

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