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23/10/2026

Entries NOW OPEN for the World Open from South Australia with an $80,000 prize pool

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The WORLD OPEN in South Australia in 2027 is an eight-day festival of bowls and entertainment. The World Open will be held at numerous venues across Adelaide and the surrounding regions.

22/10/2026

Congratulations Bowls England & English Indoor Bowling Association legend John McGuiness who will lead the England Bowls Performance Programme Review

The review will explore how a unified performance structure could support talent development, player progression and international success across the sport in the future.

To read the full article, click the link➡️bit.ly/BowlsEnglandEIBAPerformanceReview

🔴John McGuinness to scope future England Bowls Performance Programme🔴

The proposed merger of Bowls England and the English Indoor Bowling Association to form England Bowls presents an opportunity to create a more player-centric, impactful and consistent England performance programme.

To realise this potential, we have commissioned a joint review of the performance programmes, led by John McGuinness.

To read the full article, click the link➡️bit.ly/BowlsEnglandEIBAPerformanceReview

ℹ️ Head to the Bowls England website to find out more about England Bowls➡️bit.ly/EnglandBowlsInfo

22/10/2026

Sporting Highlights has limited availability at the 4* Woodland Grange Hotel , Leamington Spa from the 17 July - 2 Aug 2027 during the 2027 World Bowls Championships

For more information visit - www.sportinghighlights.co.uk/sporting-highlights-events/world-bowls-championships-2027-hotel-accommodation

For event tickets , schedule, and general information visit - https://www.bowlsengland.com/world-bowls-championships-2027/

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22/10/2026

Out this week Bowls International Latest issue

Order your copy today

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The November issue of Bowls International has arrived!
Here's a sneak-peek...

▶️SPECIAL REPORT: CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE
Ireland crowned best performing nation
▶️2026 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Featuring results and event photos
▶️EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Tristan Morton’s grand slam achievement
▶️COMPETITION
Don’t miss your chance to win a two-night Potters break

All for only £4.70... Get your copy today! 👇
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21/10/2026

The conversation has started and now it’s about turning that conversation into action.

Earlier this month, 31 women from across the global bowls community gathered at CluBarham during the 2026 World Bowls Champion of Champions for a Women in Bowls Leadership Event.

Building on the inaugural session in Glasgow, the group discussed leadership, opportunity, visibility, barriers within the sport and what meaningful change could look like over the years ahead.

The long-term ambition is for women to have an equal voice, equal opportunity and equal value across every area of World Bowls.

Read the full story and hear from Hazel Wilson, Pauline Harrison and Kereyn Smith.
https://f.mtr.cool/fzk86myrhz

21/10/2026

The moment Bowls Portugal Men’s Triples Team realised after winning the Silver Medal at the Bowls Europe Championships 2026 at Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club, that they have qualified for the 2027 World Bowls Championships from Royal Leamington Spa 20 July – 1 Aug hosted by Bowls England

To see the full interview from Badger & Combes with Rob Weale after the Bowls Europe Men’s Single Finals visit BowlsWalesles YouTube (2hrs 18:39) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNgYs8HGsM0

See the all the medal winners by visiting Bowls Europe Championships 2026 Medal Winners - https://www.sportinghighlights.co.uk/photo-gallery

Read the Bowls International review of the Bowls Europe Championships 2026 by ordering your copy https://bowlsinternational.com/

For more information and book your tickets for the 2027 World Bowls Championships visit https://www.bowlsengland.com/world-bowls-championships-2027/

Until Next Time

Photo Credit - Steve (Soapy) Watson - Sporting Highlights

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20/10/2026

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20/10/2026

Congratulations Ladies a great achievement World Bowls Tour Open Pairs Qualifiers

🏆 WORLD OPEN PAIRS QUALIFIERS 🏆

Congratulations to Lara Reaney and Chloe Wilson who won the World Open Pairs Qualifier at Belfast IBC today!

They'll now head to Potters in January to compete at the World Indoor Bowls Championships. 🌍

Fantastic achievement — best of luck to both! 💚

20/10/2026

Hong Kong International Bowls Classic 7-15 Nov Update from the Lawn Bowls Association of Hong Kong, China

https://www.bowls.org.hk/hong-kong-international-bowls-classic-2026/

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Hong Kong International Bowls Classic 2026 / 香港國際草地滾球精英賽2026

Players from 14 countries and regions will join local elite players to compete in the Hong Kong International Bowls Classic 2026 from November 7-15. The annual competition will take place at Craigengower Cricket Club, Hong Kong Football Club and Indian Recreation Club.

This year, participating countries and regions are Australia, China, England, India, Ireland, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, and Wales.

Supported by the Leisure & Cultural Services Department, the event is subvented by the Government-funded Program and supported by GoldGenieBiome Limited as our Gold sponsor. Other sponsors include ASFAWATER, Best Together Bar & Gill and SBI-Lawn Bowls Alumni Limited.

Details: https://www.bowls.org.hk/hong-kong-international-bowls-classic-2026/

來自 14 個國家及地區的精英草地滾球員將來港參加由 11月7日至15日 舉辦的年度盛事香港國際草地滾球精英賽！本年度賽事將於紀利華木球會、香港足球會及印度遊樂會舉行。

今年參賽國家及地區包括澳洲、中國、英格蘭、印度、愛爾蘭、澳門、馬來西亞、紐西蘭、菲律賓、蘇格蘭、新加坡、南非、泰國及威爾斯。

本年度賽事為政府資助計劃活動，由康樂及文化事務署協辦，並獲得精進微生物科技有限公司作為黃金贊助，其他贊助機構包括 ASFAWATER、一緒一番酒場及積臣草滾同學會有限公司。

詳細資料：https://www.bowls.org.hk/hong-kong-international-bowls-classic-2026/

19/10/2026

Wow congratulations Piero & Bowls Italia, one day your playing your first International Matches at the Bowls Europe Championships 2026 at Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club in Wales and now your telling your great story and ambitions on talkSPORT radio to join the World Bowls family as a full member 👏👏👏👏