Category: Bowls England
After an action-packed day, the finalists for the Balcomb Trophy are confirmed and heading to the National Bowls Finals this August at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa! 👏 Huge congratulations to the counties who battled their way through – we’ll see you at the Finals! ❤️ A massive thank you to the host clubs and […]
The greens are cut, rolled and ready for bowls as the Balcomb Trophy Regional Finals get underway across the country. 🏆 The first round of matches has just begun, so get down to your nearest event and give your county plenty of support! Find all the details here: bit.ly/Balcomb2026 Alternatively, like, share and comment on […]
The Bowls England Board met on April 23, 2026 to review organisational progress and strategic priorities, with a strong focus on preparations for the 2027 World Bowls Championship and the proposed amalgamation with the English Indoor Bowling Association (EIBA). Below are the key details from the meeting: ✅Club Engagement is stronger than ever, showcased by […]
🇬🇧We’re Celebrating Armed Forces Day! Join us and Win BIG!🇬🇧 Are your club doing anything special for Armed Forces Day 2026 on June 27? We see it as the perfect opportunity to open the club doors, celebrate service and potentially welcome new people into the sport. Whether it’s via an open day, welcoming a local […]
🔴Inter-County Events 2026: Balcomb Trophy and Walker Cup Preview🔴 National attention turns to Inter-County Competitions this weekend as the Balcomb Trophy and Walker Cup Regional Finals will take place on Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31 respectively. Clubs throughout the country will play host to some of the finest bowlers on the domestic circuit […]
🚨Bowls Set to Play a Big Part in the 2026 Gratitude Games🚨 The Gratitude Games is a multi-sport event celebrating NHS staff and Emergency Responders while raising funds for vital mental health support. The Games will take place in Manchester and feature eight different sports – including lawn bowls. The bowls tournament will take place […]
🎂Happy Birthday to Sam Tolchard🎂 🥇It’s rare you see Sam Tolchard finish an event without a well-earned medal around his neck, so we thought we would celebrate our England star’s birthday by digging out some of those moments from our archives📷 Sam will be hunting for a medal again this summer as he competes in […]
🔴Commonwealth Games Report: England Narrowly Lose Out in Fourth Preparation Test🔴 England were beaten by Wales 30.5 – 23.5 in their fourth Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Preparation Weekend at Desborough Bowling Club. The action was tight and exciting, with the score not quite reflecting the performance after eight of the twelve losses came via a […]
🥵Inclement Weather Guidance for Bowls England🥵 With #bowlsbigsummer now in full swing, we wanted to provide important guidance for both players and officials, particularly in anticipation of warmer conditions. While common sense should always prevail, follow the link for further advice and assistance: bit.ly/WeatherGuidance #staysafe Source
🔴England Fall Just Short After Promising Day 2🔴 England’s Commonwealth Games team had a good day on the green but couldn’t quite close the gap to Wales in the third Preparation Test between the two nations this spring. With the absence of Katherine Rednall and the Welsh Para representatives, no Women’s Singles matches were played […]
A great morning for our Team England – Commonwealth Games squad ahead of the Test match against Wales kicking off at 1.45pm. The morning focused on Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games preparation, from logistics to team culture. Come and support the team at Desborough Bowling Club, for free, today and tomorrow! 61 days to go until […]
🔴England and Wales Turn Up the Heat in Competitive Day of Action🔴 Desborough Bowling Club was home to yet another day of high class bowls as England and Wales completed Day 1 of their third two-day test in preparation for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. England head into Day 2 with a bit of work […]
🔴England Begin Day Two of Third CWGs Preparation Test vs Wales🔴 Day Two of the latest Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Preparation Test has begun with England looking to make up a bit of ground in the first session of the day vs Welsh Lawn Bowls. The Para Team are starting the day full of confidence […]
🗣️Bowls England Announces International Squad Day and Junior Development Day Attendees Bowls England is pleased to announce invitees to the upcoming International Squad Day on Sunday 7 June and the National Junior Talent Day on Sunday 5 July. The International Squad Day will see invitees for Men’s, Women’s, Under-18s and Para players attend sessions with […]
🔴England Back at Home for Fourth CWGs Preparation Test🔴 England’s Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games squad are back on home soil for this weekend’s preparation test vs Welsh Lawn Bowls, heading down to the superb facilities at Desborough Bowling Club once again. England will be vying to make it three-from-three against Wales after claiming 51-45 and […]