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The draw for the fifth world ranking event of the 2018-19 season has produced several mouth-watering groups that include what promise to be some absolutely terrific games. As always, the SMPT Show Mat will enable us to showcase some of the best action from the weekend’s matches.

Less than one month after staging the second edition of the Verdemat Bowls British Open, the Short Mat Players Tour is delighted to announce that we will be returning to York next season on the 11th and 12th January for the fourth singles ranking event of the 2019-20 season.

The draw for the English Masters, the fifth and penultimate singles ranking event of this season, has now been made.

Stephen Williams beats Benny Bass 10-9 in a thrilling final. Gareth Stanway takes the Bronze Medal from Saul Featherstone.

Joe Beattie wins the Plate from Grant Soller and Nigel Charles beats Rod Dawson in the Shield.

The draw for the fourth world ranking event of the 2018-19 season has produced a number of exceptional groups and with it, many fascinating games. What is more, the SMPT Show Mat allows spectators to witness games which feature some of the sport’s top names who are taking part in this year’s Verdemat Bowls British Open.

The draw for the Verdemat Bowls British Open 2019 has now been made.

Alex Kley & Thomas Perris claim the Taylor Bowls World Pairs Masters title after beating James Trott & Mikey Ivings 11-2 in the final.

Aled & Gethin Edwards claim the Plate after beating Tony Ealham & Pat Goodchild 11-3.

James Trott, Craig Burgess, Simon Pridham & Mikey Ivings win the Taylor Bowls World Fours Masters after beating Dom Reed, Jack Pye, Stephen McAlister & Neil Davidson 11-2 in the final

Thomas Perris, Sam Harvey, Emily Thomas & Alex Kley claim the Plate wih a 12-2 victory.

The draws for the Taylor Bowls World Fours Masters and the Taylor Bowls World Pairs Masters events have been completed