Two weekends, 550 competitors, and a whole lot of bowls, the 2025 Taylor Interclub Eights and Sixes have officially wrapped up, and what a showcase of Auckland club spirit it was!

Once again, this event confirmed its reputation as the largest participation-based competition on the Bowls Auckland calendar, uniting players of all ages and experience levels in a celebration of teamwork, pride, and friendly rivalry.

Men’s Divisions

After a strong start in Week 1, the Howick Hammerheads carried their momentum right through to the finish, claiming the Men’s Premier title in commanding style. Their consistency across both weekends proved too good, capping off an excellent early-season run.

In Division 2, Pringle Park Lightning came out on top after a tightly fought battle. At the same time, Ōtāhuhu Railway Storm and Epsom Eagles took out Divisions 3 and 4, respectively, both teams showing steady improvement and strong cohesion across the competition.

Women’s Divisions

After sitting just off the lead in Week 1, St Heliers produced a superb second weekend to claim the Women’s Premier title, edging ahead of early leaders Onehunga & Districts and a persistent Royal Oak side. Their balance of experience and depth shone through at the most crucial moments.

In Division 2, the Howick were again flying high, backing up their men’s success with another strong team performance to secure top spot.

Any Combination

Mt Wellington Magic lived up to their name, finishing the event as Any Combination champions after two weekends of impressive form. Their ability to stay composed under pressure was key, rounding out an excellent campaign. Other strong performances came from Pt Chevalier Pirates and Mt Eden Eagles, who were in the mix throughout.

Sixes: Blue & White

In the Sixes Blue section, Balmoral held their nerve in a competitive field to take the title, while the Papatoetoe Power Rangers dominated the Sixes White section, their consistency across matches earning them a well-deserved win.

Acknowledgements

A huge thank you to all the clubs, players, and volunteers who made this year’s event a success, from those preparing greens and running clubhouses to those keeping score and cheering from the sidelines.

A special mention goes to Les Smith, our convenor, for his outstanding work in collecting results from multiple venues and ensuring the online updates were accurate and prompt. An event of this scale doesn’t run itself.  Thank you, Les, for keeping everything on track.

Congratulations to all our winners and competitors for contributing to another fantastic Taylor Interclub. Final standings and rink points for each division can be viewed in the graphic below. These results will help determine team gradings for next season (subject to clubs’ entry numbers).

👉Check out final standings