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Wales win the Bowls Trader World Cup 2026
Wales win their first ever Bowls Trader World Cup with a 5-1 victory over Ireland.
Norway and Rest of the World take home the bronze medals, their first medals in the competition.


Wales win their first ever Bowls Trader World Cup with a 5-1 victory over Ireland.
Norway and Rest of the World take home the bronze medals, their first medals in the competition.


The draw has now been made for the 2026 Bowls Trader World Cup.

With the 10th anniversary edition of the SMPT World Cup a month away, we are delighted to announce that the World Cup trophy will be dedicated in memory of the much-loved Don McNamara of Ireland, who sadly passed away suddenly last November.

England finally win the Bowls Trader World Cup with a 6-0 victory over Ireland in the final.

The draw for the Bowls Trader World Cup has been made. The event takes place on Friday 22nd August at Falcon Bowling and Social Club.

Ireland claim their 7th Bowls Trader World Cup with a 5-1 victory over Wales in the final.

Ireland have once again retained their Bowls Trader World Cup title after a 4-2 over England.

The draw for the UK Open has now taken place. You can see the groups here..

Join us for updates throughout the day from the long awaited return of the SMPT World Cup sponsored by Bowls Trader.
Ireland will be favourites to retain the title they last won in 2019 butt they will have to beat the other 8 countries of England, Sweden, Norway, Wales, Scotland, Belgium, Isle of Man & the Rest of the World to do so.