World Cup of Darts: Northern Ireland pair are champions

Gurney and Rock lift trophy for first time after beating two-time champs Wales in a thriller in Frankfurt

Josh Rock (left) and Daryl Gurney win the World Cup of Darts for Northern Ireland
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 16th Jun 2025

Northern Ireland have won the World Cup of Darts for the first time.

Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney lifted the trophy after a a thrilling last-leg shootout with two-time champions Wales in Frankfurt.

The tournament's fourth seeds broke down in tears after holding their nerve to make history with a 10-9 defeat of Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Price.

Having trailed 7-5, the triumphant pair hit back to lead 9-7, only to miss four match darts for the title at 9-8, allowing Clayton and Price - champions in 2020 and 2023 - to force a decider.

Rock and Gurney, who threw first in the final leg, regained their composure to clinch the title before sinking to their knees during an emotional embrace.