Women's Series Weekend Review: Greaves Dominates, Cairns Breaks Through

 

The final Women's Series weekend before the Women's World Matchplay delivered plenty of drama, with four events taking place and several players strengthening their claims ahead of Blackpool.

Women's Series Event 13

The weekend began with another reminder of Beau Greaves' dominance.

Greaves stormed to the title, defeating Vicky Pruim 5-0 in the final. Pruim's run to the final continued what has been an excellent season for the Dutch star, but Greaves proved too strong on the day.

For Greaves, it was another title added to an already remarkable campaign and further evidence that she remains the player everyone is trying to catch.

Women's Series Event 14

Event 14 produced a different finalist but the same winner.

This time Greaves defeated Karolina Ratajska 5-1 in the final to secure her second title of the weekend.

Ratajska deserves plenty of credit for reaching the final and continued to show signs that she can compete with the very best players on the Women's Series circuit.

However, once again Greaves was simply too strong when it mattered most.

Women's Series Event 15

Lisa Ashton reminded everyone exactly why she remains one of the biggest names in women's darts.

After reaching the final, Ashton produced one of the performances of the weekend to defeat Beau Greaves 5-1 and deny her a clean sweep of titles.

It was a huge statement from the four-time Lakeside champion and showed she remains a genuine contender for any major title.

For Greaves, it was her first final defeat of the weekend, but another deep run added valuable prize money to her tally.

Women's Series Event 16

The final event of the weekend produced the biggest story.

Eleanor Cairns captured her first Women's Series title after defeating Angela Kirkwood 5-4 in a thrilling final.

Both players enjoyed outstanding runs to reach the final, and the match could hardly have been closer.

Cairns' victory was one of the breakthrough moments of the season, while Kirkwood's run to the final showed she is becoming an increasingly dangerous competitor on the Women's Series circuit.

Vicky Pruim also impressed once again, reaching the semi-finals to cap off another excellent weekend.

Weekend Winners

🏆 Event 13 – Beau Greaves

🏆 Event 14 – Beau Greaves

🏆 Event 15 – Lisa Ashton

🏆 Event 16 – Eleanor Cairns

Players Who Enhanced Their Reputation

⭐ Eleanor Cairns

⭐ Angela Kirkwood

⭐ Vicky Pruim

⭐ Karolina Ratajska

While the established stars once again featured prominently, the weekend also highlighted the growing depth of talent throughout the women's game.

Women's World Matchplay Field Confirmed

Aside from the Women's Series action itself, this was also the final qualifying weekend for the 2026 Betfred Women's World Matchplay.

The eight players heading to Blackpool are:

1. Beau Greaves (£45,700)
2. Lisa Ashton (£15,550)
3. Fallon Sherrock (£13,150)
4. Gemma Hayter (£9,800)
5. Vicky Pruim (£8,250)
6. Deta Hedman (£7,500)
7. Rhian O'Sullivan (£6,300)
8. Kirsi Viinikainen (£6,150)

South West Results Round-Up – 20 June 2026

 

The headline event of the day came from Shaftesbury Football Club, where players battled for ADC South West Vault Series honours and a valuable Modus Super Series qualifying opportunity.

Henry Cooper Wins ADC South West Modus Qualifier

The ADC South West Vault Series 17.0 Modus Super Series Qualifier attracted another strong field and produced some excellent darts throughout the day.

Henry Cooper emerged victorious after defeating Andy Steed 6-4 in the final. Cooper won five matches during the event and saved his best darts for the business end of the tournament.

Andy Steed also impressed on his run to the final, while Gareth Griffiths produced the highest average of the event with a superb 99.51 average in his victory over Nick Eggbeer.

With Modus opportunities on the line, this remains one of the most important grassroots events on the South West calendar.

Ashton Brown Wins Dan Cornes Birthday Bash

At DartAsylum HQ, Ashton Brown continued his excellent run of form by winning the Dan Cornes Birthday Bash.

Brown defeated Dan Cornes 4-1 in the final and recorded nine victories during the event. He also produced four of the five highest averages recorded in the tournament, underlining his dominance.

Dan Cornes, Mat Howell and Matthew Webb were all among the standout performers.

Samuel King Triumphs In Devizes

Samuel King claimed victory in the Devizes Town Under 70 Average competition, defeating Darren Braine in the final.

King recorded eight victories on the day and posted the highest average of the event at 81.24.

Charlie Fone Leads Devon Youth Success

The Devon Youth Fundraiser tournament produced another strong turnout, with Charlie Fone defeating Dom Thomas in the final.

Both players enjoyed excellent events, recording seven wins apiece, while Richard Blaynee posted the highest average of the day.

Nick Eggbeer Wins In Street

Street Darts Organisation hosted another competitive evening, with Nick Eggbeer defeating Jack Western 3-1 in the final.

Eggbeer recorded eight victories and added another title to an already impressive season.

South West Standouts

🏆 Henry Cooper – ADC South West Modus Qualifier Champion

🏆 Ashton Brown – DartAsylum Champion

🏆 Samuel King – Devizes Champion

🏆 Charlie Fone – Devon Youth Champion

🏆 Nick Eggbeer – Street Champion

🔥 Gareth Griffiths – 99.51 Average

🔥 Ashton Brown – 91.46 Average

🔥 Nick Eggbeer – 8 Match Wins

The South West darts scene continues to thrive, with quality events taking place across the region every week and players constantly battling for ranking points, titles and qualification opportunities.

South West Results Round-Up – 19 June 2026

 

Another busy day of grassroots darts produced plenty of talking points across the South West, with youth talent shining in Bridgwater, a successful pairs event in Evesham, and another strong performance from Owen Emmett-Bowden in Shaftesbury.

Warren Rixon Continues Impressive Form

The standout local performance came at the BDA Under 18 Series in Bridgwater.

Warren Rixon produced an excellent display throughout the event, winning seven matches and defeating Jack Hughes 2-0 in the final. Brandon Ayres, Bobby George Climo and Aiden Langdon were also among the players to impress during another strong youth event.

Evesham Family Fortunes Delivers

The Family Fortunes competition in Evesham attracted a competitive field, with Zak Edmunds and Aaron Edmunds emerging victorious after defeating Matt Metro and Ben Metro 4-3 in the final.

Shaun Vernall and Kieran V also enjoyed strong runs during the event, while Cameron Oram and Ricky Oram were among the other pairs making an impact.

Owen Emmett-Bowden Wins In Shaftesbury

The Money In SFC competition at Shaftesbury Football Club saw Owen Emmett-Bowden lift the title after defeating Ben Collins 3-0 in the final.

Both players enjoyed excellent evenings, with Collins continuing his strong recent form by reaching yet another final. Jake Carton produced the highest average of the event with an impressive 88.41.

Shaun Vernall Keeps Delivering

While he narrowly missed out on a title, Shaun Vernall once again featured prominently across the day's action.

Vernall reached another final, recorded nine match victories and continued to show why he remains one of the most consistent performers in the South West grassroots scene.

South West Standouts

🏆 Warren Rixon – BDA Under 18 Champion (Bridgwater)

🏆 Zak Edmunds & Aaron Edmunds – Family Fortunes Champions (Evesham)

🏆 Owen Emmett-Bowden – Money In SFC Champion (Shaftesbury)

🔥 Shaun Vernall – Finalist and 9 Match Wins

🔥 Jake Carton – 88.41 Average

⭐ Ben Collins – Another Final Appearance

With tournaments taking place almost every night across the region, the race for Q4QS ranking positions remains as competitive as ever.

PDC Women's Series Preview: Huge Weekend Ahead In Wigan

 

The 2026 PDC Women's Series returns this weekend as players head to Wigan for Events 13-16 of the season.

While attention will naturally focus on the race for qualification to July's Betfred Women's World Matchplay, there is plenty more at stake as some of the best female darts players in the world battle for ranking points, prize money and valuable momentum.

The Women's Series has once again produced outstanding competition throughout 2026, with established stars continuing to perform alongside a growing group of challengers looking to make their breakthrough.

At the top of the rankings sits Beau Greaves, who has once again demonstrated why she is regarded as one of the finest players in the sport. Her recent performances against PDC Tour Card holders have only strengthened her reputation and she arrives in Wigan as the player everyone wants to beat.

Former world champions Lisa Ashton and Fallon Sherrock remain firmly in the mix and both have already shown this season that they are capable of lifting titles when at their best.

Gemma Hayter continues to impress with a series of strong performances, while Vicky Pruim heads into the weekend on the back of her Women's Series Event 12 triumph. Both will have ambitions of climbing further up the rankings and securing a place among the sport's elite.

Further down the standings, players such as Karolina Ratajska, Robyn Byrne, Angela Kirkwood and Lauryn Salter know that a strong weekend could dramatically alter their season.

Six To Follow

• Beau Greaves
• Lisa Ashton
• Fallon Sherrock
• Gemma Hayter
• Vicky Pruim
• Deta Hedman

Surprise Packages

• Karolina Ratajska
• Lauryn Salter

Matchplay Race Tightening Up

With only four events remaining before the qualification picture is finalised, every match and every ranking point could prove crucial.

Current top eight:

1. Beau Greaves
2. Lisa Ashton
3. Fallon Sherrock
4. Gemma Hayter
5. Deta Hedman
6. Rhian O'Sullivan
7. Vicky Pruim
8. Kirsi Viinikainen

However, Robyn Byrne, Steph Clarke, Trina Gulliver, Jade Gofford and several others remain within striking distance.

By Sunday evening we should have a much clearer picture of who will be heading to Blackpool, but before then there are four tournaments and plenty of drama still to come.

Country Spotlight: Faroe Islands

 

Each week I'll take a look at a different darts nation from around the world. Some will be countries that every darts fan knows well, while others may be developing nations that are quietly building their place in the sport.

We'll look at the players, tournaments, history and future prospects of each country, while also giving them a Q4QS Nation Rating.

This week we're visiting one of the smallest nations in world darts – the Faroe Islands.

Where Are The Faroe Islands?

The Faroe Islands sit in the North Atlantic Ocean between Scotland, Iceland and Norway. Although part of the Kingdom of Denmark, the islands govern many of their own sporting activities and regularly compete internationally in a number of sports.

Home to just over 54,000 people, the entire population is smaller than many towns in the United Kingdom. Yet despite their size, the Faroese have built a proud sporting culture that extends well beyond football and handball.

Darts is now becoming part of that story.

A Growing Darts Nation

The Faroese Darts Federation has worked hard to establish the sport across the islands over the past decade.

What makes their progress particularly impressive is the scale of the challenge. With a relatively small population and limited player pool, every international success represents years of dedication from players, volunteers and organisers.

Despite those obstacles, Faroese players are increasingly appearing at international tournaments and gaining valuable experience against stronger and more established darts nations.

A Remarkable Rise

The Faroe Islands only made their debut at the WDF Europe Cup in 2022 and followed that by making their first appearance at the WDF World Cup in 2023. For a federation still relatively new to international competition, that represented a major milestone.

However, the biggest achievement may still be to come.

In January 2025 it was announced that the Faroe Islands had won the right to host the 2026 WDF Europe Cup in the capital city of Tórshavn. The tournament will welcome many of Europe's leading darts nations and is one of the flagship events on the World Darts Federation calendar.

For a nation of only 54,000 people, securing the event is a huge vote of confidence and demonstrates how far Faroese darts has progressed in a short period of time.

Players To Know

The Faroe Islands have produced several players who have represented the nation internationally and helped establish its growing reputation within WDF competition.

Among the names to watch are:

• Jan McIntosh

• Uni Árting

• Petur Petersen

• Arni Brandsson

• Høgni Egilstoft Nielsen

One Faroese player currently appearing in the Q4QS database is Uni Árting, who has won five of his first seven recorded matches and produced a best average of 80.76, showing the standard of talent beginning to emerge from the islands

As the sport continues to develop, new players are emerging every year and helping to strengthen the Faroese darts scene.

Why The Faroe Islands Matter

One of the most fascinating aspects of world darts is seeing smaller nations compete alongside countries with populations many times larger.

The Faroe Islands are a perfect example.

They may not yet produce the same depth of talent as England, the Netherlands or Wales, but they continue to prove that passion, organisation and commitment can help even the smallest nations establish themselves on the international stage.

Looking Ahead

Hosting the 2026 WDF Europe Cup could be a defining moment for darts in the Faroe Islands.

Not only will it bring some of Europe's best players to Tórshavn, but it will also give local players and fans the opportunity to showcase their nation to the wider darts community.

For a federation that only recently entered major international competitions, the future looks extremely promising.

Q4QS Darts Nation Rating

Current Strength: 4/10

Participation: 6/10

International Success: 5/10

Future Potential: 8/10

Overall Q4QS Nation Rating: 6/10

The Faroe Islands may be one of the smallest nations in world darts, but their ambition is anything but small. Hosting the 2026 WDF Europe Cup is a clear sign that Faroese darts is moving in the right direction.

Useful Links

Faroe Islands Darts Federation:
https://dart.fo

2026 WDF Europe Cup Announcement:
https://aims.sport/faroe-islands-to-host-2026-wdf-europe-cup-marking-a-milestone-for-the-growing-federation/2025/

South West Darts Round-Up – 18 June 2026

 

Another excellent evening of grassroots darts produced strong performances across the South West, with familiar names collecting titles and several players posting standout averages.

Ashton Brown Wins At Hangar 61

One of the strongest events of the evening took place at Hangar 61, where Ashton Brown emerged victorious after defeating Steve Long 3-2 in a high-quality final.

Brown topped the win charts with eight victories and continued his excellent run of form.

Luke Durham Claims DartAsylum Title

At DartAsylum HQ, Luke Durham lifted the Thursday Night Round Robin title with a 3-0 victory over Nick Chichester in the final.

Durham finished the evening with eight wins and was one of the standout performers of the night.

Shaun Vernall Produces The Performance Of The Day

The highest average recorded in the database came from Shaun Vernall during the John Raphael Memorial Cup.

Vernall fired in a superb 120.24 average on his way to lifting the title after defeating Mitchell Leeming 5-4 in a thrilling final.

Mike Harper Wins In Yeovil

Mike Harper added another title to his collection with victory in the Labour Vault Break at Yeovil Labour Club.

Harper recorded seven wins during the event and defeated Kevin Dalwood 3-0 in the final.

Cody Kibble Leads Gloucester JDC

At JDC Volts Gloucester, Cody Kibble took the title after overcoming Mitchell Atkins 3-2 in the final.

Mitchell Atkins produced one of the highest averages of the event, but Kibble held his nerve to secure the trophy.

South West Standouts

🏆 Ashton Brown – Hangar 61 Champion

🏆 Luke Durham – DartAsylum Champion

🏆 Shaun Vernall – John Raphael Memorial Cup Winner

🏆 Mike Harper – Yeovil Labour Club Winner

🏆 Cody Kibble – Gloucester JDC Winner

🔥 Shaun Vernall – 120.24 Average

🔥 Luke Cox – 107.36 Average

🔥 Connor Hopkins – 104.50 Average

Another strong night for South West darts with quality performances right across the region.

MODUS Super Series - ADC South West Qualifier Preview (Sat 20th June)

 

Another big opportunity awaits for South West players as the latest MODUS Super Series Qualifier gets underway, with a competitive field featuring proven winners, in-form performers and several players capable of producing a surprise run.

Heading the field is Gareth Griffiths, who arrives in exceptional form. The Cornish thrower has won his last ten matches in the database and recently produced a title-winning average of over 92. With confidence high, he will be one of the names everyone is looking to avoid.

Henry Cooper is another player arriving with serious momentum. Back-to-back title victories and a perfect recent record make him one of the strongest contenders in the draw.

Neil Meneer continues to impress across Cornwall and Devon, while Lee Evans brings a wealth of experience and recent title-winning form. Both have shown they possess the consistency required to navigate a long qualifier.

The chasing pack is packed with dangerous names. Danny Humphries, Shaun Vernall, Rich Griffee, Andy Steed, Kieran Smith, Bailey White and C-Jay Pipe have all produced performances in recent months that suggest they are capable of making a deep run.

Further down the field, players such as Kev Dunstan, Nigel Lamb, Finlay Cleave, Ethan Bynorth and Zach Quinn will fancy their chances of upsetting some of the more highly-ranked names.

As always in ADC competition, form and confidence can change everything. One hot spell on the doubles can quickly transform an outsider into a genuine title contender.

Six To Follow

🎯 Gareth Griffiths
Won his last ten matches and arrives as the standout form player.

🎯 Henry Cooper
Unbeaten in recent weeks and collecting titles.

🎯 Neil Meneer
Consistent performer with multiple recent finals and victories.

🎯 Lee Evans
A proven winner who knows how to navigate strong fields.

🎯 Danny Humphries
Capable of producing big averages and big results.

🎯 Shaun Vernall
Recent title winner and quietly one of the most in-form players in the draw.

Dark Horse

⭐ Kev Dunstan

Recent ADC success and several title-winning performances make him a dangerous outsider.

Q4QS Prediction

Winner: Gareth Griffiths

Runner-Up: Henry Cooper

Semi-Finalists: Neil Meneer & Lee Evans

Dark Horse: Kev Dunstan