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The Irish Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘What a feeling' – Topless Steve Bunting copies Luke Littler as he sleeps with Nordic Darts Masters Trophy
STEPHEN BUNTING is going global as he tries to prove his Premier League flop was a one-off. The Bullet, 40, picked up a second World Series of Darts title this year on Saturday night as he beat Rob Cross 8-4 in the final in Copenhagen. 2 Stephen Bunting won the Nordic Darts Masters on Saturday in Copenhagen Credit: PA 2 The 40-year-old took his trophy to his hotel room after beating Rob Cross in the final Credit: X The 40-year-old He wrote on X: "Good morning Copenhagen! What a great feeling waking up along side this beauty." Bunting's performances were a contrast to the misery he had endured during the 17-week Prem where he READ MORE ON DARTS Finishing bottom of the eight-man table would have rocked the confidence of lesser men. But the St Helens thrower – whose Trips to New York, Poland, Australia and New Zealand this summer could consolidate his position at the top of the rankings for this invitational series. He said: "Listen, in the Premier League, you're playing the best players in the world. Most read in Darts BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "For whatever reason, it just didn't happen for me. I said to my management and family, I won't lose heart. I still believe. "I put in some really good performances. Unfortunately it wasn't to be. Premier League Darts star Stephen Bunting 'moonlighting as Rangers steward' as incredible Ibrox doppelganger spotted "It was a long time since I had been in the Premier League, 10 years in fact, and it was like going back to a new school this year. I was proud of myself towards the end. "I have shown how good I can be, especially on the World Series. "I believe I am consistent. My doubles have let me down in the last two months. "Sometimes I have to pinch myself. I know how good I can be. It's dog-eat-dog out there. I'm glad to be up there in the rankings. "These aren't ranked tournaments. I will take these wins. It's all about gaining confidence, it's like a snowball effect. "Hopefully this can rub off in the likes of the World Matchplay and other ProTours. I am looking forward to the rest of the season. "When I went out in the arena, I saw the scarves, the shirts, the 'Bunting Mental' hats and cheers and chants. "It was a great venue. The crowd rooted for me and got me through my games."
Scottish Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘What a feeling' – Topless Steve Bunting copies Luke Littler as he sleeps with Nordic Darts Masters Trophy
Bunting is preparing for trips to New York, Poland, Australia and New Zealand TREBLE BED 'What a feeling' – Topless Steve Bunting copies Luke Littler as he sleeps with Nordic Darts Masters Trophy Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STEPHEN BUNTING is going global as he tries to prove his Premier League flop was a one-off. The Bullet, 40, picked up a second World Series of Darts title this year on Saturday night as he beat Rob Cross 8-4 in the final in Copenhagen. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Stephen Bunting won the Nordic Darts Masters on Saturday in Copenhagen Credit: PA 2 The 40-year-old took his trophy to his hotel room after beating Rob Cross in the final Credit: X Bunting, ranked fourth in the world, slept with the Nordic Darts Masters trophy in his hotel room before catching a flight home to the UK. The 40-year-old channelled his inner-Lionel Messi as he posted a cheeky topless snap of him cuddling up with the gong - just like rival Luke Littler. He wrote on X: "Good morning Copenhagen! What a great feeling waking up along side this beauty." Bunting's performances were a contrast to the misery he had endured during the 17-week Prem where he suffered 12 first-round losses. READ MORE ON DARTS PRICED OUT Gerwyn Price announces plan for retirement as he faces 'more' demands on tour Finishing bottom of the eight-man table would have rocked the confidence of lesser men. But the St Helens thrower – whose 'Bunting Mental' shtick is growing around the world – has always believed he can cope with the elite in knockout events. Trips to New York, Poland, Australia and New Zealand this summer could consolidate his position at the top of the rankings for this invitational series. He said: "Listen, in the Premier League, you're playing the best players in the world. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "For whatever reason, it just didn't happen for me. I said to my management and family, I won't lose heart. I still believe. "I put in some really good performances. Unfortunately it wasn't to be. Premier League Darts star Stephen Bunting 'moonlighting as Rangers steward' as incredible Ibrox doppelganger spotted "It was a long time since I had been in the Premier League, 10 years in fact, and it was like going back to a new school this year. I was proud of myself towards the end. "I have shown how good I can be, especially on the World Series. "I believe I am consistent. My doubles have let me down in the last two months. "Sometimes I have to pinch myself. I know how good I can be. It's dog-eat-dog out there. I'm glad to be up there in the rankings. "These aren't ranked tournaments. I will take these wins. It's all about gaining confidence, it's like a snowball effect. "Hopefully this can rub off in the likes of the World Matchplay and other ProTours. I am looking forward to the rest of the season. "When I went out in the arena, I saw the scarves, the shirts, the 'Bunting Mental' hats and cheers and chants. "It was a great venue. The crowd rooted for me and got me through my games."
The Irish Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Not good enough' – Darts star Gerwyn Price announces plan for retirement as he faces ‘more and more' demands on tour
GERWYN PRICE claims he has plenty left in the tank - but won't be content until he's world champion again. The 40-year-old 2 Gerwyn Price believes he has another decade of success in him Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 The 2021 world champion is desperate to win a second title Credit: PA Price proved himself king of the oche as he But he hasn't made it past the quarter-finals at Ally Pally since. Gezzy was KO'd in the final four of the Nordic Darts Masters by Rob Cross on Saturday. It followed a successful Premier League campaign for the Welshman, reaching the finals at London's O2. READ MORE ON DARTS Price claims he is more than happy to keep competing for the next decade at least. And he's made sure to put to bed any lingering questions of retirement. Price told "I mean, one World Championship, it's not good enough." Most read in Darts BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Price turned pro in 2012 after He's been the winner of seven major PDC titles - but admits as time goes on, he may be forced to pick and choose events. Gerwyn Price reveals darts rival who rattled him most and it led to awkward moment on stage The Iceman continued: "I would never give up totally. "But the Pro Tours and Europeans, depending on how many it's going to be at that time, because it's getting more and more every year, but I'll stop doing those. "I would never give my Tour Card up. I'd still do events and if they invite me to the Premier League and World Series, I'll still do them. "But none of the lower events and just stop the travelling." Darts' hectic pro schedule has become a major talking point among the sport's elite. The Asp fumed: "For us to take a weekend off, I have to pull out events. "So I'm losing ranking money because I just need a few days off. "And I've done that over the last couple of weeks because I was in a tight position in the Premier League, I really wanted to make the playoffs."
Scottish Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘Not good enough' – Darts star Gerwyn Price announces plan for retirement as he faces ‘more and more' demands on tour
Darts' hectic schedule is proving tough for some players PRICED OUT 'Not good enough' – Darts star Gerwyn Price announces plan for retirement as he faces 'more and more' demands on tour Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GERWYN PRICE claims he has plenty left in the tank - but won't be content until he's world champion again. The 40-year-old won the PDC's biggest prize back in 2021. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Gerwyn Price believes he has another decade of success in him Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 The 2021 world champion is desperate to win a second title Credit: PA Price proved himself king of the oche as he downed rival Gary Anderson 7-3 four years ago. But he hasn't made it past the quarter-finals at Ally Pally since. Gezzy was KO'd in the final four of the Nordic Darts Masters by Rob Cross on Saturday. It followed a successful Premier League campaign for the Welshman, reaching the finals at London's O2. READ MORE ON DARTS FINAL WOE Bunting wins Nordic Masters to deny Cross £30k jackpot after unpaid tax revealed Price claims he is more than happy to keep competing for the next decade at least. And he's made sure to put to bed any lingering questions of retirement. Price told talkSPORT: "I'm sticking around for the next 10 years. "I mean, one World Championship, it's not good enough." BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Price turned pro in 2012 after picking darts over rugby. He's been the winner of seven major PDC titles - but admits as time goes on, he may be forced to pick and choose events. Gerwyn Price reveals darts rival who rattled him most and it led to awkward moment on stage The Iceman continued: "I would never give up totally. "But the Pro Tours and Europeans, depending on how many it's going to be at that time, because it's getting more and more every year, but I'll stop doing those. "I would never give my Tour Card up. I'd still do events and if they invite me to the Premier League and World Series, I'll still do them. "But none of the lower events and just stop the travelling." Darts' hectic pro schedule has become a major talking point among the sport's elite. Nathan Aspinall recently branded the calendar "absolutely obscene". The Asp fumed: "For us to take a weekend off, I have to pull out events. "So I'm losing ranking money because I just need a few days off. "And I've done that over the last couple of weeks because I was in a tight position in the Premier League, I really wanted to make the playoffs."
The Sun
07-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Nordic Darts Masters 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Bunting BEATS Cross in epic final, Luke Littler dumped OUT at quarters stage
STEPHEN BUNTING has WON the Nordic Darts Masters 2025 after beating Rob Cross in an epic final. The Bullet overcame Jonny Clayton and Nathan Aspinall before dismantling Rob Cross 8-4 in the showpiece match to end a nine-game consecutive loss streak. As for Luke Littler, the teen sensation got his tournament debut off to the perfect start. But he ultimately suffered a damaging quarter-final defeat to Nathan Aspinall. Bunting now gets to take home a nice pot of prize money for his troubles. 21 minutes ago By Nyle Smith Run out of Luk As for Luke Littler, the teen sensation got his tournament debut off to the perfect start. But he ultimately suffered a damaging quarter-final defeat to Nathan Aspinall. It's been a week to forget for Littler, first losing the Prem finals match against Humphries and now this. 51 minutes ago By Nyle Smith Prize money Stephen Bunting is set to take home a nice bit of prize money for his huge Nordic Darts win. Here is the breakdown: Winner (1) £30,000 Runner-up (1) £16,000 Semi-finalists (2) £10,000 Quarter-finalists (4) £5,000 First round (8) £1,750 Today, 22:48 By Nyle Smith Bunting speaks Stephen Bunting said: "The way I have been playing, I was wondering if I was going to win another title again. 'My doubles have been atrocious over the last few months. It's something I need to work on. 'But when you win titles, against the calibre of players I am playing week-in, week-out, it means an awful lot. "Hopefully I am involved with the World Series for a few more years.' Today, 21:41 By Ian Tuckey *Stephen Bunting 0-1 Rob Cross Cross raced down to a 55 target by matching Bunting's 180. And with the Bullet stranded on 100, Cross completed an impressive 14-dart hold. Today, 21:39 By Ian Tuckey Stephen Bunting 0-0 Rob Cross* Cross opens with 100 - with both men averaging around 95 for the tournament so far. But it's Bunting who's in for the first 180. Today, 21:33 By Ian Tuckey Stephen Bunting vs Rob Cross Cross will throw first in what promises to be a fitting finale to this thrilling tournament. It's a tough one to call - with both men in excellent semi-final form. Today, 21:21 By Ian Tuckey FINAL - Bunting vs Cross It's an all-English finale to some gripping action in the Nordic Darts Masters. Stephen Bunting held off a storming revival from Nathan Aspinall to triumph 7-5 in the first semi-final. And Rob Cross came from 2-1 down to gradually outplay Gerwyn Price for an excellent 7-4 win. Today, 21:19 By Ian Tuckey RESULT: Rob Cross 7-4 Gerwyn Price Cross took his time with his double shots to finally clinch this leg and a place in the final in 18 darts. Price battled to stay in touch and got down to 20. But Cross always had the edge. He returned to clinch victory over the title-holder and most impressive performer of the earlier quarter-finals. It also means Cross has avenged his defeat against the Iceman in last year's final.
