Author: cmurphy
Raymond van Barneveld missed out in a place in the final of the Grand Slam of Darts after a 16-12 defeat at the hands of his old rival Phil Taylor on Sunday afternoon.
The 2012 champion, who defeated James Wade and Mark Webster in the previous knockout rounds went down after a successful tournament, which saw him return to the world’s top 16.
The Netherlands’ World Cup of Darts title defence ended in a semi-final defeat at the hands of Scotland in Frankfurt on Sunday evening. more
Defending World Cup champions Netherlands produced a brace of dominant displays to move into the quarter-finals at the expense of South Africa in Frankfurt on Saturday.
World number one Michael van Gerwen averaged over 103 in a 4-0 whitewash of Graham Filby, taking out a sublime 148 finish in the process. more
Reigning champions The Netherlands comfortably progressed into the last 16 of the World Cup of Darts with victory against USA on Friday evening in Frankfurt.
The Dutch pair of Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld enjoyed a 5-1 triumph over the American duo of Larry Butler and Darin Young. more
Raymond van Barneveld’s valiant Premier League title defence ended after a sensational comeback from fellow Dutchman Michael van Gerwen denied him a place in the final.
World number one van Gerwen rallied back from falling 7-4 behind with an unstoppable five-leg streak to take control before closing out the win at London’s O2.
van Barneveld had produced an incredible run of form to reach the play-offs having been uncertain of survival after nine-weeks and it took an inspired display to end his campaign.
Raymond van Barneveld heads to the Premier League Darts Play-Offs in brilliant form after sealing third place in the table following a remarkable turnaround. more
Raymond van Barneveld defeated new World Champion Gary Anderson in a fine run to the final of The Masters but was denied victory by Dutch compatriot Michael van Gerwen in Milton Keynes on Sunday. more
Another valiant attempt by Raymond van Barneveld to win a sixth World Darts Championship final was ended in the semi-finals by Phil Taylor at London’s Alexandra Palace. more
Raymond van Barneveld missed out on a place in the final of the European Championship after a nine-dart-finish sparked a sensational run from Michael van Gerwen in their semi-final. more
RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD has issued an apology following his defeat to Mervyn King at the partypoker.com World Grand Prix on Thursday night.
The Dutch star suffered a 3-1 loss to King, but was visibly showing the pain of a back problem during the game’s later stages – despite winning the third set to threaten a similar comeback to the one he produced in his first round defeat of Dave Chisnall.
However, van Barneveld missed 30 starting doubles in the fourth set – including being whitewashed in the opening leg – as King eased into the quarter-finals at Dublin’s Citywest Hotel. more