https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/en-ieRTÉ 2024-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:26:34 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0718/1460519-van-gerwen-finding-form-as-he-chases-fourth-matchplay/Michael van Gerwen has eyes on a fourth World Matchplay title after moving into the quarter-finals.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:30:16 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0718/1460519-van-gerwen-finding-form-as-he-chases-fourth-matchplay/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0717/1460314-former-champ-wade-ends-aspinall-defence-at-matchplay/Defending champion Nathan Aspinall was dumped out of the World Darts Matchplay after losing 11-8 to James Wade, while Luke Humphries, Ross Smith and Dimitri van den Bergh also progressed.Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:23:22 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0717/1460314-former-champ-wade-ends-aspinall-defence-at-matchplay/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0715/1460070-van-gerwen-accounys-for-littler-at-the-world-matchplay/Michael van Gerwen won the first-round battle of the heavyweights at the World Matchplay as he sent rival Luke Littler packing.Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:20:07 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0715/1460070-van-gerwen-accounys-for-littler-at-the-world-matchplay/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0715/1460028-ireland-boys-claim-wdf-europe-cup-title/The Republic of Ireland boys team claimed gold at the World Darts Federation's Europe Cup Youth in Lativa over the weekend.Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:31:57 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0715/1460028-ireland-boys-claim-wdf-europe-cup-title/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0714/1459862-van-den-bergh-lights-up-blackpool-with-nine-dart-finish/World number nine Dimitri van den Bergh lit up day two of the the 2024 Betfred World Matchplay in Blackpool with a nine-dart finish as he booked his place in the second round.Sun, 14 Jul 2024 21:03:57 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0714/1459862-van-den-bergh-lights-up-blackpool-with-nine-dart-finish/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0704/1458090-clayton-claims-pdc-title-in-milton-keynes/Jonny Clayton registered his first PDC ranking title win since May 2023 at Players Championship 14 in Milton Keynes.Thu, 04 Jul 2024 07:13:37 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0704/1458090-clayton-claims-pdc-title-in-milton-keynes/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0630/1457439-star-duo-triumph-for-england-at-world-cup-of-darts/Luke Humphries and Michael Smith guided England to a record-breaking fifth World Cup of Darts title with victory over Austria in Frankfurt on Sunday.Sun, 30 Jun 2024 21:39:26 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0630/1457439-star-duo-triumph-for-england-at-world-cup-of-darts/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0628/1457244-ireland-out-of-world-cup-of-darts-after-shock-upset/Ireland crashed out of the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt after suffering one of the biggest shocks in the competition's history at the hands of debutants Chinese Taipei.Fri, 28 Jun 2024 23:13:22 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0628/1457244-ireland-out-of-world-cup-of-darts-after-shock-upset/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0627/1457055-ireland-make-winning-start-to-world-cup-of-darts/The Republic of Ireland a winning start at the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt by beating Lithuania 4-2 in their opening group game.Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:41:07 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0627/1457055-ireland-make-winning-start-to-world-cup-of-darts/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0626/1456794-price-ruled-out-for-wales-world-cup-of-darts-defence/Welshman Gerwyn Price has been ruled out of the World Cup of Darts this weekend.Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:17:24 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0626/1456794-price-ruled-out-for-wales-world-cup-of-darts-defence/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0623/1456305-chisnall-emerges-triumphant-in-leverkusen/Dave Chisnall returned to the winners circle on Sunday night with victory at the European Darts Open in Leverkusen.Sun, 23 Jun 2024 23:36:07 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0623/1456305-chisnall-emerges-triumphant-in-leverkusen/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0621/1456089-barry-claims-third-win-as-greaves-makes-history/Meath's Keane Barry claimed his third Development Tour title of 2024 in Wigan on Friday afternoon.Fri, 21 Jun 2024 21:45:23 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0621/1456089-barry-claims-third-win-as-greaves-makes-history/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0615/1454942-littler-comes-good-to-win-poland-darts-open/Luke Littler claimed his second World Series title as he powered his way past compatriot Rob Cross to win the Poland Darts Open.Sat, 15 Jun 2024 22:51:39 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0615/1454942-littler-comes-good-to-win-poland-darts-open/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0608/1453777-price-gets-revenge-over-cross-to-claim-nordic-masters/Gerwyn Price claimed revenge over Rob Cross with a 8-5 victory in the final of the Nordic Darts Masters on Saturday night.Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:57:42 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0608/1453777-price-gets-revenge-over-cross-to-claim-nordic-masters/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0529/1451822-littler-effect-could-impact-ally-pallys-worlds-future/Barry Hearn says the PDC World Darts Championship's future at Alexandra Palace is "under discussion" because of the Luke Littler effect on the sport.Wed, 29 May 2024 08:11:24 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0529/1451822-littler-effect-could-impact-ally-pallys-worlds-future/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0526/1451384-northern-irelands-rock-wins-breakthrough-dutch-title/An emotional Josh Rock clinched his maiden European Tour title in Rosmalen on Sunday, defeating Jonny Clayton 8-4 to lift the Elten Safety Shoes Dutch Darts Championship.Sun, 26 May 2024 23:09:18 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0526/1451384-northern-irelands-rock-wins-breakthrough-dutch-title/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0523/1450936-littler-brushes-aside-smith-to-reach-pl-final/Luke Littler is one win away from becoming the youngest ever major champion in darts after reaching the Premier League final.Thu, 23 May 2024 20:44:40 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0523/1450936-littler-brushes-aside-smith-to-reach-pl-final/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0516/1449641-tearful-smith-secures-play-off-spot-in-sheffield/A tearful Michael Smith put his friendship aside to win his Premier League shootout with Nathan Aspinall and qualify for next week's play-offs at the O2 Arena.Thu, 16 May 2024 23:13:19 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0516/1449641-tearful-smith-secures-play-off-spot-in-sheffield/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0509/1448322-humphries-delights-home-crowd-to-edge-out-van-gerwen/World number one Luke Humphries delighted the home crowd as he battled to victory over Michael van Gerwen to win night 15 of the Premier League in Leeds.Thu, 09 May 2024 23:03:57 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0509/1448322-humphries-delights-home-crowd-to-edge-out-van-gerwen/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0507/1447842-dolan-claims-pdc-players-championship-title-in-germany/Fermanagh's Brendan Dolan won the PDC's Players Championship 10 in Hildesheim on Tuesday afternoon.Tue, 07 May 2024 18:04:47 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0507/1447842-dolan-claims-pdc-players-championship-title-in-germany/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0429/1446234-in-from-littler-lands-austrian-open/Luke Littler maintained his blistering form with victory over Joe Cullen to win the Austrian Open title in Graz.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:05:20 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0429/1446234-in-from-littler-lands-austrian-open/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0425/1445761-littler-silences-hostile-liverpool-crowd-with-victory/Luke Littler overcame a hostile crowd to claim a sweet Premier League victory in Liverpool.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:43:02 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0425/1445761-littler-silences-hostile-liverpool-crowd-with-victory/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0422/1444895-anderson-ends-10-year-wait-for-euro-tour-win/Gary Anderson finally broke Ross Smith's stubborn resistance to lift the the NEO.bet European Darts Grand Prix title in a thrilling final.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:57:32 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0422/1444895-anderson-ends-10-year-wait-for-euro-tour-win/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0418/1444419-aspinall-lands-premier-league-victory-in-rotterdam/Nathan Aspinall earned his second Premier League darts victory this season with a 6-4 victory against Michael Smith in the Night 12 final in Rotterdam.Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:48:53 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0418/1444419-aspinall-lands-premier-league-victory-in-rotterdam/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0418/1444229-worlds-set-to-stay-at-ally-pally-despite-littler-mania/Professional Darts Corporation chief executive Matt Porter says it would take "something very special" to move the World Championship away from Alexandra Palace, despite the Luke Littler effect on the sport.Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:31:11 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0418/1444229-worlds-set-to-stay-at-ally-pally-despite-littler-mania/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0414/1443543-schindler-lists-price-among-his-conquests-in-riesa-win/Home favourite Martin Schindler denied Gerwyn Price a fifth NEO.bet International Darts Open title as he surged to victory in his first European Tour final.Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:33:26 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0414/1443543-schindler-lists-price-among-his-conquests-in-riesa-win/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0404/1441796-littler-wins-premier-league-homecoming-in-manchester/Luke Littler was inspired to win his Premier League homecoming by Manchester United's late collapse at Chelsea.Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:38:26 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0404/1441796-littler-wins-premier-league-homecoming-in-manchester/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0401/1441127-humphries-crushes-van-gerwen-to-claim-german-grand-prix/World Champion Luke Humphries roared to victory in the German Darts Grand Prix, crushing three-time winner Michael van Gerwen 8-1 in the final in Munich.Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:29:11 +0100https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0401/1441127-humphries-crushes-van-gerwen-to-claim-german-grand-prix/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0328/1440628-littler-triumphs-in-belfast-to-claim-premier-league-win/Luke Littler saw off stablemate Nathan Aspinall to secure his first Premier League night win in Belfast.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:27:26 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0328/1440628-littler-triumphs-in-belfast-to-claim-premier-league-win/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0324/1439747-sherrock-caps-stong-weekend-with-another-win/Fallon Sherrock wrapped up a successful two days at the PDC Women's Series in Wigan with victory in the Event Four final on Sunday.Sun, 24 Mar 2024 20:35:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0324/1439747-sherrock-caps-stong-weekend-with-another-win/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0323/1439641-irelands-sheldon-makes-impression-at-pdc-series/Ireland's Katie Sheldon made an impression during the 2024 PDC Women's Series in Wigan as she reached the final of Event Two.Sat, 23 Mar 2024 23:32:41 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0323/1439641-irelands-sheldon-makes-impression-at-pdc-series/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0321/1439157-humphries-delights-dublin-with-premier-league-hat-trick/World champions Luke Humphries beat Michael Smith to win Premier League night eight in Dublin, while Luke Littler's wait for a victory in the competition goes on.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:00:19 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0321/1439157-humphries-delights-dublin-with-premier-league-hat-trick/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0320/1439024-two-lukes-top-draw-as-premier-league-darts-hits-dublin/Dublin is the latest stop on the Luke Littler tour as the World Championship finalist bids to win a first Premier League event at the 3Arena tonight.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:08:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0320/1439024-two-lukes-top-draw-as-premier-league-darts-hits-dublin/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0319/1438827-chisnall-battles-to-victory-at-players-championship-6/Dave Chisnall claimed his first ProTour title of 2024 by battling to victory in Players Championship 6 in the German city of Hildesheim.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:25:43 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0319/1438827-chisnall-battles-to-victory-at-players-championship-6/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0318/1438609-van-barneveld-ends-three-year-wait-for-pdc-ranking-titl/Raymond van Barneveld ended his three-year wait for a PDC ranking title as he stormed to victory in Players Championship 5 in Hildesheim.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:34:17 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0318/1438609-van-barneveld-ends-three-year-wait-for-pdc-ranking-titl/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0314/1438037-humphries-triumphs-again-to-go-top-of-premier-league/World champion Luke Humphries delivered back-to-back nightly wins to move top of the Premier League with a 6-3 victory over Nathan Aspinall at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:49:20 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0314/1438037-humphries-triumphs-again-to-go-top-of-premier-league/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0312/1437575-world-no-82-suspended-over-alleged-assault-on-opponent/Adam Smith-Neale has been suspended by the Darts Regulation Authority after allegedly assaulting an opponent in an amateur event.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:09:01 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0312/1437575-world-no-82-suspended-over-alleged-assault-on-opponent/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0311/1437167-littler-hits-nine-darter-on-route-to-belgian-open-win/Luke Littler hit a nine-darter as he won his first European title on his debut with an 8-7 victory over Rob Cross in a thrilling final at the Belgian Open.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:34:13 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0311/1437167-littler-hits-nine-darter-on-route-to-belgian-open-win/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0307/1436665-world-champion-humphries-wins-in-brighton/Luke Humphries registered his first Premier League night win as the world champion defeated Michael Smith 6-3 in Brighton.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:55:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0307/1436665-world-champion-humphries-wins-in-brighton/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0303/1435749-van-den-bergh-pips-humphries-in-thrilling-uk-open-final/Dimitri Van Den Bergh finally derailed the Luke Humphries juggernaut after beating him in a gripping final of the Ladbrokes UK Open.Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:13:45 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0303/1435749-van-den-bergh-pips-humphries-in-thrilling-uk-open-final/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0302/1435634-cross-eases-past-rock-and-barry-at-uk-open/World Champion Luke Humphries and teenage superstar Luke Littler advanced to the last eight of the 2024 Ladbrokes UK Open in Minehead on Saturday night.Sat, 02 Mar 2024 23:44:20 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0302/1435634-cross-eases-past-rock-and-barry-at-uk-open/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0229/1435301-aspinall-overcomes-cross-to-earn-first-pl-darts-win/Nathan Aspinall earned his first Premier League darts victory of the season after beating Rob Cross 6-2 on night five in Exeter.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 23:45:35 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0229/1435301-aspinall-overcomes-cross-to-earn-first-pl-darts-win/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0223/1433943-mvg-looking-to-do-the-damage-again-amid-winning-run/Michael van Gerwen is seeking further glory after earning his third successive Premier League Darts victory with a 6-4 win over Nathan Aspinall.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:59:13 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0223/1433943-mvg-looking-to-do-the-damage-again-amid-winning-run/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0221/1433614-little-laughs-off-the-idea-hell-overtake-taylor/Luke Littler has dismissed as "crazy" predictions that he could be bigger than Phil Taylor.Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:16:04 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0221/1433614-little-laughs-off-the-idea-hell-overtake-taylor/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0215/1432622-mvg-shades-humphries-to-take-premier-league-win/Michael van Gerwen admitted he was not at his best despite winning night three at the 2024 BetMGM Premier League at Glasgow's OVO Hydro with a 6-5 final win over Luke Humphries.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:55:53 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0215/1432622-mvg-shades-humphries-to-take-premier-league-win/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0213/1432167-cork-based-szaganski-edges-out-littler/Cork-based Radek Szaganski defeated teenage darts sensation Luke Littler at the Players Championship in Wigan on Tuesday.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:26:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0213/1432167-cork-based-szaganski-edges-out-littler/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0212/1431953-littler-hits-nine-darter-wins-title-as-rise-continues/Teenage sensation Luke Littler produced a stunning display to win the opening Players Championship event on his debut in the competition.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:37:31 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0212/1431953-littler-hits-nine-darter-wins-title-as-rise-continues/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0209/1431316-luke-littler-edged-out-by-mvg-in-berlin-thriller/Luke Littler lost in a dramatic showdown to Michael Van Gerwen in the BetMGM Premier League.Fri, 09 Feb 2024 06:47:58 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0209/1431316-luke-littler-edged-out-by-mvg-in-berlin-thriller/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0205/1430615-hypnotist-helped-turn-buntings-career-around/New Masters champion Stephen Bunting has opened up on his battles with mental health and revealed how a hypnotist has helped turn his career around.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 19:51:39 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0205/1430615-hypnotist-helped-turn-buntings-career-around/Dartshttps://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0204/1430500-bunting-ends-mvg-hoodoo-to-win-first-pdc-major/Stephen Bunting delivered the performance of his lifetime to end his Michael van Gerwen hoodoo and finally claim a first major PDC televised title with victory at the Cazoo Masters.Sun, 04 Feb 2024 23:12:41 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/darts/2024/0204/1430500-bunting-ends-mvg-hoodoo-to-win-first-pdc-major/Darts