New Zealand Darts Masters: Jonny Clayton thrashes Gerwyn Price in all-Welsh final in Auckland

The Welshman defeated Gian van Veen and James Wade on his route to the final where he sealed his second World Series of Darts title with a 124-checkout finish on the bullseye.

Clayton hit a 158-finish to assume a 3-0 lead and never relinquished the advantage, racing into a 7-1 lead before holding off a late, three-leg rally to avenge his defeat to Price in the 2022 final in Hamilton.

"It was great to play in the final with my World Cup partner," Clayton reflected.

"It just shows that two rugby boys can play darts, and to play against each other in the world of rugby here in New Zealand, I've got a smile on my face.

"I really enjoyed that. It's 1-1 now, so next year - winner takes all!

"I'm looking forward to Wollongong next week. Hopefully the sun will shine on me and I can lift another trophy!"

2026 SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters results

Last 16 Best of 11 legs Gerwyn Price 6-1 Mark Cleaver Ross Smith 5-6 Adam Leek James Wade 6-0 Kayden Milne Josh Rock 6-4 Simon Whitlock Gian van Veen 6-1 Jonny Tata Jonny Clayton 6-5 Haupai Puha Damon Heta 6-4 Ben Robb Stephen Bunting 2-6 Raymond Smith

Quarter-finals Best of 11 legs Gian van Veen 3-6 Jonny Clayton James Wade 6-4 Josh Rock Gerwyn Price 6-2 Damon Heta Raymond Smith 6-3 Adam Leek

Semi-finals Best of 13 legs Jonny Clayton 7-2 James Wade Gerwyn Price 7-2 Raymond Smith

Final Best of 15 legs Jonny Clayton 8-4 Gerwyn Price

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