Two weekends of competitive bowls, plenty of close contests and a few standout performances have brought the 2026 Taylor Bowls Interclub to a close, with nine division winners crowned across the Eights, Any Combination and Sixes competitions.
Royal Oak Claims Premier Honours
Royal Oak Atlas emerged victorious in Men’s Premier, finishing with an impressive 26 rink points to secure the title ahead of Howick Hammerheads (22) and Balmoral Knights (21).
It was a strong campaign from Atlas, who established themselves at the top of the standings and held off the chasing pack to claim Auckland’s premier interclub honours.
At the other end of the table, Carlton Cornwall Tuis and Mt Albert Lions face relegation to Division 2 next season.
Double Delight for St Heliers!
St Heliers enjoyed a fantastic campaign, claiming two division titles!
The St Heliers Wonder Women topped the Women’s competition with 28 rink points, finishing three clear of Mt Albert Force (25). Royal Oak Athena and Ōtāhuhu Railway completed the top four on 24 points apiece, highlighting the competitive nature of the women’s event.
Meanwhile, the St Heliers Wonder Men dominated Men’s Division 2, recording 28 rink points and securing promotion to Premier alongside Howick Great Whites (20).
Promotion Battles Deliver!
Across the remaining men’s divisions, there were some outstanding performances and plenty to celebrate. In Division 3, Point Chevalier Pirates claimed the title with 20 rink points, narrowly ahead of New Lynn Spiders (18). Both sides have earned promotion to Division 2, while Carlton Cornwall Kereru and Glen Eden Phoenix drop to Division 4.
Division 4 belonged to Mt Albert Roar, who produced one of the standout performances of the competition. With 24 rink points and a remarkable +119 score difference, they finished six points clear of Royal Oak Apollo (18). Both sides will step up to Division 3 next season.
In Division 2, Te Atatū Roosters and Railway Storm were unable to avoid relegation, completing the promotion and relegation picture for next season.
Any Combination: A Race to the Finish!
The Any Combination competitions produced some of the closest finishes of the entire Interclub campaign.
In the Blue Section, Rocky Nook Kotare claimed top honours with 20 rink points, just one ahead of Henderson Ozich and Glendowie Club, who both finished on 19. With so little separating the leading sides, every rink point proved valuable.
Over in the White Section, Carlton Cornwall Flamingos took the title with 23 rink points, holding off Bridge Park Sharks (21). Mt Eden Fire finished third with 14.
Sixes Champions Decided Decisively!
The Sixes competitions brought another exciting dimension to the Interclub programme, with two section winners emerging.
In the Blue Section, Blockhouse Bay Bowls AC 6s finished unbeaten on match points, securing the title with a perfect eight points. Carlton Cornwall Kiwi (6) finished second, ahead of Kohimarama Keas (6) on score difference.
In the White Section, Pakuranga completed an equally impressive campaign, taking maximum match points (8) and recording a commanding +72 score difference. Royal Oak Rockets finished second on six points, with Kohimarama Kiwis third.
A Fantastic Finish to Interclub!
Taylor Bowls Interclub showcased the depth of talent, competitive spirit and club pride across Auckland. Congratulations to all nine division winners, our promoted sides and everyone who represented their clubs throughout the competition. A special thank you to our host clubs, greenkeepers, officials, volunteers, and team managers who helped make another Interclub campaign possible.
Finally, a massive thank you to Taylor Bowls NZ, our naming rights partner for the interclub eights and sixes, whose continued support continues to help make this event possible.
With the rankings now updated, they are locked away until next season, when we do it all again.
