The 2026-2027 season rolls into its second championship weekend, with the spotlight turning to the Men’s Singles and Women’s Fours as players across the region chase the next two Centre Championship titles!

Fresh off an action-packed opening weekend, the stage is set for another thrilling two days of bowls. With seasoned campaigners, rising stars and some mouth-watering matchups in the mix, expect plenty of drama as players battle for a place in Sunday’s knockout rounds. The race for Auckland silverware is heating up!

Men’s Singles – One Player, One Shot at Glory!

Arguably the title everyone wants to win! The Men’s Singles promises a fascinating contest, with a wide-open field packed with familiar faces, emerging talent and potential giant-killers. With big names like Hill, Galloway, Blucher and Grantham absent, the door is wide open for someone new to make their mark.

Steve Campbell will be looking to continue his impressive singles form and shapes up as an early favourite on paper. But two new Auckland residents, Shaun Goldsbury and Anthony Ouellet, will be eager to make an immediate statement!

Goldsbury, having relocated from Ōrewa back to the “right” side of the bridge, is no stranger to Auckland greens through his time at Pt Chevalier and has relinquished his premier position in Gisborne to chase Auckland representative honours. Meanwhile, Ouellet arrives from Tauranga, having previously represented Bay of Plenty in Intercentre singles.

Both face challenging sections, but with plenty of history between them, neither will want to bow out early. Should they both advance, a blockbuster second-round post-section showdown could be on the cards!

Women’s Fours – Four Players, One Goal!

Teamwork, combinations and tactical brilliance take centre stage in the Women’s Fours, where strong line-ups and intriguing matchups promise a fiercely contested championship.

Defending champion skip Catherine Bien headlines Section 1, with a first-round showdown against Onehunga & Districts’ Maria Smith setting the tone early.

Sections 4 and 5 look particularly competitive, with last weekend’s Singles Champion Tia Moka backing up her title-winning performance by skipping a Papatoetoe four.

Section 6 offers plenty of intrigue too, with Balmoral’s Tess Farley returning to competition and facing off against Howick’s Gloria Teinaki and Royal Oak’s Nicole Singer. With quality throughout the field, there will be no easy road to Sunday!

Follow the Action!

Two days of competition, one title to be decided, with the men’s singles to conclude on finals weekend. The Women’s Fours will converge to Balmoral on Sunday, while the Men’s Singles will be split between Blockhouse Bay and Te Atatū. Spectators are encouraged to get along, back their clubs and enjoy some of the best bowls Tāmaki Makaurau has to offer!

Follow the draws, results and championship progress throughout the weekend on Bowlshub, and stay tuned to Bowls Auckland’s channels as the action unfolds.

Who will be next to etch their name onto Auckland’s championship honours board?

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