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Gerwyn Price kisses his trophy after a win

Iceman Gerwyn Price Looking To Heat Up Cold Form For World Title Bid

Gerwyn Price will begin his attempt to reclaim the World Darts Championship crown by taking on Connor Scutt or Krzysztof Kciuk. The Iceman – who won the world title in 2021 – will be looking for an upturn in form at the Alexandra Palace tournament next month after recently losing to Gary Anderson in the last 16 of the Grand Slam of Darts.

Paul Jones | Nov 28, 2023
Gerwyn Price & Jonny Clayton

Jonny Clayton Denied World Matchplay Title By Red Hot Nathan Aspinall

Jonny Clayton admitted he was beaten by the better man on the night as he was denied a first World Matchplay title by a brilliant performance from Nathan Aspinall. Welsh star Clayton had wanted to win for his father, who is battling illness, but The Ferret had no answer to his English opponent once Aspinall found his groove at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Sunday night.

Paul Jones | Jul 24, 2023
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Jonny Be Good . . . Clayton Summons All His Motivation For Unwell Dad, Ahead Of First World Matchplay Final

Jonny Clayton is hopeful he can again be inspired to perform well for his unwell father as he takes on Nathan Aspinall in the final of the World Matchplay Darts on Sunday night. Welsh star Clayton has spoken of feeling extra motivation at the tournament this week in order to give a a boost to his ill father. “I’m doing this for my dad. He’s not very well at all,” revealed the 48-year-old. “It would mean everything for me to win this title.

David Williams | Jul 23, 2023
Brighton, UK. 07th Mar, 2024. Gerwyn Price reacts during the 2024 BetMGM Premier League Darts, Night 6 at the Brighton Centre, Brighton, England, United Kingdom on 7 March 2024 Credit: Every

Ice Man Thanks The Ferret As Gerwyn Price And Jonny Clayton Win World Cup For Wales

The Ice Man, Gerwyn Price, paid tribute to The Ferret, Jonny Clayton, for playing the lead role in Wales becoming world champions in darts once more. Price and Clayton sealed a second World Cup of Darts trophy for Wales with a clinical performance in their 10-2 victory over Scotland’s Gary Anderson and Peter Wright in Frankfurt.

Paul Jones | Jun 19, 2023
Brighton, UK. 07th Mar, 2024. Gerwyn Price reacts during the 2024 BetMGM Premier League Darts, Night 6 at the Brighton Centre, Brighton, England, United Kingdom on 7 March 2024 Credit: Every

Gerwyn Price Admits He’s At A Loss To Explain Final Blow-Out To Michael Van Gerwen

Gerwyn Price admitted he was at a loss to fully explain his Premier League Darts final defeat to Michael van Gerwen. Welshman Price had reached the final by hammering his World Cup teammate Jonny Clayton, 10-2, in the first semi-final of the night at the O2 Arena in London.

Dianna Cuesta | May 26, 2023
Gerwyn Price at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, South Wales on Thursday 20th February 2020 Credit: Andrew Orchard sports photography/Alamy

Gerwyn Price And Jonny Clayton Go Tungsten-To-Tungsten In Premier League Showdown

Darts devotees, those who thirst for tungsten action, and anyone who loves a Welsh sporting rivalry – get a bit of this. On Thursday night at London’s O2 Arena, Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton go head-to-head again in the Premier League Darts play-off climax.

Gareth James | May 25, 2023
Gerwyn Price kisses his trophy after a win

Jonny Clayton Crushes Rock . . . And Warms Up Nicely For His Premier League Clash With Gerwyn Price

Jonny Clayton claimed a first Players Championship title in over two years in Leicester on Sunday, defeating Josh Rock 8-5 in the final of Players Championship 12. Welshman Clayton produced a trio of ton-plus averages en route to his second ProTour title of the year, providing himself the perfect tonic ahead of his bid for a second Cazoo Premier League crown on Thursday at The O2.

Gareth James | May 22, 2023
Gerwyn Price celebrates winning a leg against Chris Dobey. Pic: Action Plus Sports/Alamy Live News

Jonny Clayton Bids To Join Gerwyn Price In Premier League Darts Play-Offs

The race for qualification for the Cazoo Premier League Play-Offs concludes in Aberdeen on Thursday as Jonny Clayton and Nathan Aspinall collide in a crunch quarter-final tussle on Night 16. The final night of league phase action in 2023 will take place at P&J Live in front of a bumper Scottish crowd, as Clayton bids to join fellow Welshman Gerwyn Price, Michael Smith and Michael van Gerwen in next Thursday’s Play-Offs at The O2.

Gareth James | May 18, 2023
Brighton, UK. 07th Mar, 2024. Gerwyn Price reacts during the 2024 BetMGM Premier League Darts, Night 6 at the Brighton Centre, Brighton, England, United Kingdom on 7 March 2024 Credit: Every

Gerwyn Price Denied In Final . . . But Still Tops Premier League Darts

Gerwyn Price fell at the final hurdle to Michael Smith who made it a hat-trick of Premier League wins on the spin in the final in Sheffield. The world champion followed up victories in Leeds and Manchester to join Michael van Gerwen in winning three successive nights in this year’s tournament.

Gareth James | May 12, 2023
Gerwyn Price & Jonny Clayton

Jonny Clayton Proves Too Tough For Rock As The Ferret Digs In To Win In Austria

Jonny Clayton secured his second Interwetten Austrian Darts Open championship and his first PDC ranking title since October 2021, beating Josh Rock 8-6 in a high-quality and dramatic match in Graz. Welsh star Clayton defeated Jelle Klaasen, Damon Heta, Joe Cullen, and Daryl Gurney to reach the final, where he faced Rock.

David Williams | Apr 24, 2023
Gerwyn Price celebrates winning a leg against Chris Dobey. Pic: Action Plus Sports/Alamy Live News

Dublin Date Gives Ice Man Gerwyn Price A Chance To Re-Ignite Premier League Campaign

Gerwyn Price hopes to get back on the horse in Dublin on Thursday night after Scotland unseated him just as he was in full flow. The Welsh star will be aiming for more success when the Premier League Darts roadshow hits the 3Arena in the Irish capital. Price was a proud home winner in Cardiff in round two a fortnight ago and said in the aftermath of that triumph, “Absolutely buzzing to win in Cardiff.

Paul Jones | Feb 23, 2023
Gerwyn Price & Jonny Clayton

The Ferret Is Back Home And Seeking Out A Scalp As Jonny Clayton Takes On Bully Boy Smith In Cardiff

Jonny Clayton admits he just sneaked in to the eight-man Premier League Darts roadshow, but that won’t stop him from straining every sinew to topple world champion Michael Smith in front of a packed Welsh crowd on Thursday night. The Premier League will be in Cardiff at the Motorpoint Arena and Welshman Clayton has been drawn against Smith in a mouth-watering clash in front of The Ferret’s home crowd. “I had a few nervous moments and at one point I thought I might not make the Premier League, but I managed to get into the group of eight – thank god,” said Clayton.

Paul Jones | Feb 08, 2023