Robert Burroughs

Newport Open 2025 Report

Conor Chamberlain won the 2025 Newport Open edging out Tom Killen 20 in a great final! Conor was 7-4 down early on but then went 12-7 up. Tom hit back to 12 across in the corners before Conor hit back to go 19-14 up over the middle. Tom got back …

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Congratulations to Ash!

Congratulations to Ash Wellings for winning the BCGBA Champion of Champions, following in the footsteps of our bowlers Callum Wraight, Mike Beer and Greg Smith, becoming the fourth Castlefields bowler to do so. He beat Anthony Walker in the final 6, virtually running out from 9-5 up. In the Semi …

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Newport Open Preview

The 2025 Newport Open takes place tomorrow with it potentially being the first qualifier for the 2026 Champion of Champions, as well as being a qualifier for the 2025 Shropshire Champion of Champions. Defending Champion Scott Harries will look to retain the trophy, but will face challenges from other big …

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SPBL Merit 2025 Report

Callum Wraight retained the John Coxill Trophy with a dominant display in the final. He beat Reece Farr 21-9 after racing 11-0 and 19-4 up to the crown and back. In the Semi Finals he had got past Josh Bradburn after being 6-0 up and holding off any attempt by …

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SPBL Merit Preview

The 2025 SPBL Merit comes to a conclusion tonight at Sinclair with 8 players all under 40 looking to win the John Coxil Trophy. The reigning and defending Champion Callum Wraight starts as favourite looking to be the first since Pete Farmer in 2009 to retain this trophy. He opens …

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Most Improved Team 2025

The most improved team this season was Castlefields, who improved 26 points on their record breaking points total from last season! Wrockwardine Wood and Bylet improved by 15 points each, while Sir John Bayley also improved on their record breaking season last year by 13. There were only three teams …

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Pool A&B 1st Round Review

Pool A Sir John Bayley defeated Ifton by 30 at Castlefields. Dan Taylor was their best winner 2, with Nicky Jones best for Ifton 12. Hanwood got past Highley by 40 at Wrockwardine Wood. Dave Tuner was best winner 8 and Frank Leek best for Highley 12. NoSir J BayleyScoreScoreIfton1Spencer …

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Week 26 Review

Fields seal title, Hanwood get 5th, Wem take 8th off Meole Castlefields sealed their 12th Taylor Support Premier Bowling League title in style as they beat Horsehay 14-0. Rich Goddard was their best winner 21-3 as they finished 13 clear of second placed Sir John Bayley. The Bayley defeated Highley …

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Well done to Castlefields!

Well done to Castlefields on winning the league for the 12th time. Their 14-0 success over Horsehay meant they finished 13 clear at the top of the league, setting numerous records along the line, which will be explored in another post. Captain Steve Peach says it was “another full house …

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