This weekend, all eyes are on Royal Oak Bowling Club as the season builds to its spectacular climax—Finals Weekend.

We’ve been watching the forecast intently all week, hoping for a thrilling outdoor showdown. After a late Thursday update, the decision was made to move to a covered green to ensure the event’s completion.

Powerhouse matchups, rising stars, and club pride are all on the line—it’s shaping up to be a spectacular weekend of bowls.

There’s plenty of buzz around the Centre Singles events. Matt Berry (Pringle Park), riding the momentum of his national success, is eyeing a Centre title to complete a season sweep. Meanwhile, Henrietta Scott (Carlton Cornwall) looks to finish her junior years in style, taking on seasoned campaigner Lisa Prideaux (Auckland BC) in what promises to be a classic final.

 

Saturday showdowns

Women’s Singles Final
Kicking off Saturday, 26 April at 9am is a high-stakes encounter between two tacticians of the game. The up-and-coming Henrietta faces the composed and experienced Lisa. Both have had standout seasons, and with such similar, deliberate playing styles, this could be a game of centimetres!

Simultaneously, the Men’s and Women’s Triples Semi-Finals get underway, setting the stage for a thrilling afternoon.

Men’s Triples Semi-Finals
Carlton Cornwall’s Chong du Cheng leads a controlled side into battle with Kevin Beasley’s Howick trio, featuring two exciting juniors.

In a marquee clash, Mike Galloway (Royal Oak) and his team take on Liam Hill’s Auckland BC unit, fresh off a strong showing at the Mt Albert $30k Invitational Fours.
These matches lead into the broadcasted Finals from midday, with the Women’s Triples Final taking centre stage from 3:00pm. All four semi-final trios are stacked with representative talent—expect precision, passion, and plenty of crowd energy.

Men’s Singles Semi-Finals
• Neil Fisher (Howick) vs Cameron Higgins (Glen Eden)
• Matt Berry (Pringle Park) vs Allan Blackman (Blockhouse Bay)

The winners will face off later in the day for the Centre Men’s Singles crown.

 

Sunday’s 1–5 Rising Stars

The next generation takes the spotlight on Sunday morning, with the 1–5 Year Singles rounding out the weekend.

Men’s 1–5 Singles Final
Fraema Akaruru-Teinaki (Ōtāhuhu Railway) awaits the winner of Saturday’s semi between Ryan Hill (Auckland) and Stephen Campbell (Howick).

Women’s Semi-Finals
• Dana Taylor (Howick) vs Penny Yam (Carlton Cornwall)
• Jhanna Savov (Mt Albert) vs Nicole Singer (Royal Oak)

Savov and Singer renew a strong rivalry in what should be a compelling showdown between two of the region’s top junior players.

Whether you’re in the stands or streaming from home, Finals Weekend at Royal Oak is set to deliver brilliant bowls and big moments. Come along, cheer for your clubmates, and help us celebrate a season to remember.

Good luck to all competitors—let the finals begin!

👉Follow results here

👉Broadcast links:
12:00pm  Men’s Triples Final
3:00pm    Women’s Triples Final