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NZ Herald
a day ago
- Sport
- NZ Herald
NZ Darts Masters: Luke Littler triumphs in front of record Auckland crowd
A dominant display by Luke Littler saw him claim the New Zealand Darts Masters title, beating defending champion and fellow Brit Luke Humphries in front of a record crowd in Auckland. The 18-year-old world champion averaged 115, the highest average ever in a World Series event final, to cruise past
Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Luke Littler overcomes ‘shaky start' to win New Zealand Darts Masters title
Luke Littler produced a brilliant display to beat Luke Humphries and claim the New Zealand Darts Masters title. The 18-year-old followed up his victory in Australia last weekend by averaging more than 115 in an 8-4 final success over defending champion Humphries in Auckland. 'It felt very much the same as last week,' said the teenager on LITTLER GOES BACK-TO-BACK! ☢️🏆 THAT IS ASTONISHING! Luke Littler averages 115 to defeat Luke Humphries 8-4 and clinch the SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters title! 📺 | Final — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 16, 2025 'I had a shaky start in my opening game but, once you come into finals night, you know you have to switch it on, and that's what I did again tonight. 'I felt unbeatable up there. The crowd was brilliant and the venue was incredible – it felt like a Premier League night – and I'm very happy to lift another title. 'I'm playing very well at the moment, I'm enjoying my darts, and hopefully I can keep this winning streak going.' Earlier, Littler had beaten Mike De Decker 6-2 and Gerwyn Price 7-2, while Humphries reached the final with a 6-2 success against Damon Heta before seeing off Chris Dobey 7-4. I played pretty well today but when you run into a 115 average there's not much you can do Littler always looked in control against Humphries, opening up an early 3-0 lead before extending his cushion to 6-2. Humphries reduced the deficit to two legs but Littler finished in style with successive 11-darters. 'I played pretty well today but when you run into a 115 average there's not much you can do,' said Humphries. 'I think if I'd won that sixth leg it might have given me a glimmer of hope but the better player won for sure. 'When Luke's on it, he's untouchable. I held in there and I gave it my best but he was just too good in the end.'
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Luke Littler overcomes 'shaky start' to win New Zealand Darts Masters title
Luke Littler produced a brilliant display to beat Luke Humphries and claim the New Zealand Darts Masters title. The 18-year-old followed up his victory in Australia last weekend by averaging more than 115 in an 8-4 final success over defending champion Humphries in Auckland. "It felt very much the same as last week," said the teenager on "I had a shaky start in my opening game but, once you come into finals night, you know you have to switch it on, and that's what I did again tonight. "I felt unbeatable up there. The crowd was brilliant and the venue was incredible – it felt like a Premier League night – and I'm very happy to lift another title. "I'm playing very well at the moment, I'm enjoying my darts, and hopefully I can keep this winning streak going." Earlier, Littler had beaten Mike De Decker 6-2 and Gerwyn Price 7-2, while Humphries reached the final with a 6-2 success against Damon Heta before seeing off Chris Dobey 7-4. Littler always looked in control against Humphries, opening up an early 3-0 lead before extending his cushion to 6-2. Humphries reduced the deficit to two legs but Littler finished in style with successive 11-darters. "I played pretty well today but when you run into a 115 average there's not much you can do," said Humphries. "I think if I'd won that sixth leg it might have given me a glimmer of hope but the better player won for sure. "When Luke's on it, he's untouchable. I held in there and I gave it my best but he was just too good in the end."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Luke Littler adds New Zealand Masters to Australia title as girlfriend Faith Millar proves good luck charm Down Under
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LUKE LITTLER admitted he felt UNTOUCHABLE after smashing another record to dump rival Luke Humphries. The teen sensation sealed a third title in a month with an 8-4 victory over the World No1 to win the New Zealand Masters Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Luke Littler was crowned the New Zealand Darts Masters champion after a record-breaking display 3 Littler's girlfriend Faith Millar proved to be a good luck charm for him Down Under Credit: Instagram @lukethenukelittler 3 His face was displayed on the Sky Tower over Auckland following his win Littler, 18, hit a 115 average which is the highest for the World Series in NZ to take a hat-trick of wins after the World Matchplay and Australian Masters. The Nuke picked up £30,000 and admitted: 'Tonight couldn't have gone any better. The scoring, the doubles. I was in the zone and I wasn't missing much. 'Just getting into that place, getting into a rhythm. Gezzy (Price), the record, everyone knows and it was nice to get another win against him. Luke wasn't at his best but I think I was just a bit better tonight. 'It felt pretty much like last week. I had a shaky start but once you come into the second day, I know I've got to switch it on and that's what I've done. 'In the final I just felt untouchable, everything was going in, even the doubles. The power scoring was there once again. 'Happy to go home tomorrow as back-to-back champion. 'This is definitely better than Hamilton last year. The venue feels like a Premier League night. It's packed and we come here to play great darts. 'I'm playing very well and I'm on a winning streak. But next up is Antwerp for the European tour, hopefully I can keep this going.' BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Littler was always in control of the final and even hit a perfect leg with his practice darts. He added: 'I came back on the stage after the break and my first nine darts was a nine darter. Luke Littler in fiery reaction to crowd during Australian Darts Masters win over Damon Heta 'I then left 141 and I was really feeling it. But I missed the treble 17. I think 100 per cent I would have hit the double 15. 'I feel like no one can beat me. I knew the trebles were going in. In the last few less I hit four five 140s on the bounce. 'I felt like a nine was coming in the practice. No one would have seen it.' Humphries has been suffering from flu all week leading up to the event. He said: 'Yesterday when I was playing I felt a bit drained to be honest. 'To be fair, I played alright today. But when Luke hits a 115 average there's not much you can do. 'For sure the better player won. When he's on it, he's untouchable. 'I held in there a little bit but he was just too good in the end. 'When his music comes on and my music comes on. I live for it. I want to play him all the time. It really gets me up for it. 'He was unbelievable there. It is inconvenient when you run into someone as good as him. I gave my best and it was a tough game.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
New Zealand Darts Masters 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Luke Littler DOMINATES Luke Humphries to pick up title
LUKE LITTLER has WON the New Zealand Darts Masters after beating Luke Humphries in the final! Teenage sensation Littler completed the Oceanic double after he won the Australian Darts Masters last weekend. The world champion got off to a shaky start in Auckland but blew away Mike De Decker and then Gerwyn Price to win another title. Littler beat last year's winner of this competition, Luke Humphries, who was unable to defend his title after wins over Damon Heta and Chris Dobey. 15th Aug 2025, 07:30 By Connor Greaves Early risers You may be wondering why we're about to see some of the world's best take to the oche this early in the morning. Well, it's actually almost 7pm in Auckland, where the event is being held. ITV4's broadcast will be on a delay, with their coverage starting at 7pm BST. You can live stream the action as it happens in Auckland on ITVX or PDCTV, if you have a subscription. Alternatively, you can stay right here for all the latest from Auckland. 15th Aug 2025, 07:15 By Connor Greaves Order of play First Round (all times BST) Best of 11 legs Mike De Decker v Gordon Mathers - 8.10am Josh Rock v John Hurring - 8.40am Gerwyn Price v Jonny Tata - 9.10am Damon Heta v Dean Reyland - 9.40am Stephen Bunting v Ben Robb - 10.10am Luke Humphries v Haupai Puha - 10.40am Luke Littler v Mark Cleaver - 11.10am Chris Dobey v Simon Whitlock - 11.40am By Connor Greaves Good morning and welcome to SunSport's live blog of the New Zealand Darts Masters! Luke Littler will feature in Auckland as he looks to claim the Oceanic double after last week's triumph in Australia. The Nuke gets his tournament underway against Aussie Mark Cleaver at around 11am this morning. Littler has been in fine form of late and hasn't tasted defeat since the start of June, when he lost in the semi-finals of the Poland Darts Masters to Stephen Bunting. World No1 and defending champion Luke Humphries also features in Auckland as he begins his title defence against Haupai Puha. The next two days in New Zealand promise to be thrilling and SunSport will bring you all the action right here.
