Warkworth & Districts RSA

DARTS

In House every Thursday 7.00pm - 10.00pm

Inter-club (Seasonal) Saturday

Contact: Grant Dixon 021 486061

Fancy throwing some darts in a friendly and social environment?

Well if you answered yes to the question above then that's you, come down to Warkworth RSA on Thursday nights at 7pm and check it out, with games to start at 7:30pm.

We have 4 dartboards in play and use an online scoring system making it easier and quicker for all scoring, doesn't matter your ability as we do a handicapped system. Entry is $5, The bar will be open with a good selection of refreshments at great prices its an RSA.

If you enjoy throwing darts then you will enjoy your night, any level of player, beginner to pro, all welcome! Hope to see some new faces as well as the usuals!

Darts night starts back on Thursday 15th January 2026

Warkworth RSA Darts – Match Night Recap

It was a fantastic night of darts at the Warkworth RSA with 20 starters, and great to welcome Tee and Daryl Walsh to the line‑up.

The night featured four groups, with the top three from each advancing to the main knockout and the remaining players moving into the consolation.

Group Winners

Group 1: Rodney Smith, Grant Hunter, Steve May
Group 2: Taine Hodgson (back in top form), Luke Fry, Kare
Group 3: Grant Dixon, Murray Hill, Tony Tionko
Group 4: Graham Rhead, Daryl Walsh, Tee

Murray Hill was enjoying one of his best nights yet—and there was more to come.

Consolation Final

Rob Hopner had an outstanding run, taking the consolation title with a 2–0 win over Robert Blunden.

Main Event Highlights

Murray Hill continued his great form, including a quarterfinal win over Rodney Smith, before narrowly missing a place in the final against Graham Rhead—left on D1 in the deciding leg.

On the other side of the draw, Steve May powered through to the final. In a closely fought match, Steve took the title 2–1, despite Graham averaging 83. A standout moment was Steve’s 14‑dart leg (351).

Nightly Stats

180s: Graham Rhead (4), Rodney Smith (2), Luke Fry (1), Tee (1)
Highest Out: Grant Dixon – 134

An excellent night of darts, with four players just short of moving from 426 to 501—it won’t be long now.

Darts Update

Darts Night - Thursday 19th February 2026

We had an exciting night at the oche with 19 dartists participating in two separate events: the remaining games of the Summer Cup and a round robin for those not in that event.

Round Robin Highlights:

It was great to have Taine Hodgson, Alex Calder, and Reggie Green join us. They competed in the round robin, with Taine taking the overall honors ahead of Steve May and Max Newby. Taine stood out with 16 ton-plus scores, while Bobby Green had the high finish of 108. Super stuff!

Summer Cup Highlights:

Luke Fry took the overall honors after 10 random round robin games. Outstanding darts from Luke tonight, including a 114 finish.
There were 180’s from Graham Rhead (2) and Rodney Smith (1).

Knockout Event:

We had time for a knockout event for the Summer Cup players. Rupert Mather played superbly to make the final, where he faced Graham. Although Graham's title chances were damaged in the cup last week, he excelled in this knockout event and secured a well-deserved win.

Special Mention:

The other major highlight of the night was Maggie Kane's win over Luke. Outstanding!

See you all Thursday 26th February 2026 @ 7:00 pm for a 7:15 pm start

Darts Update - Wednesday 18th February

Summer Handicap League: A Flying Start!

The darts were flying tonight as we kicked off the Summer Handicap League with a strong field of 16 starters.

This league features a unique round-robin format that keeps everyone on their toes: while you'll play plenty of matches, only your first 10 games count toward the final standings. It’s a true test of consistency where the "luck of the draw" plays a massive role—you never know which heavy hitter you’ll face in those crucial scoring rounds!

The Leaderboard So Far

Most players managed to get 6 matches under their belt. As it stands, the race for the top spot is heating up:

Rodney Smith: Currently leading the pack and remains unbeaten.
Luke Fry: Hot on Rodney’s heels, also maintaining an unbeaten record.

Standout Performances

It wasn’t just about the wins; we saw some incredible clinical finishing and power scoring across the board:

Big Checkouts: Luke Fry set the standard with a slick 102 finish.
Maximums: The 180s were raining down! Graham Rhead and Grant Dixon notched 2 apiece, while Rodney Smith added 1 to his tally.
Performance of the Night: Grant Dixon was in clinical form, averaging just over 100 to edge out Graham Rhead. Grant also claimed the fastest leg of the night, pinning the double in just 13 darts.

We will be wrapping up the Summer Handicap League on Thursday.

Missed the first week? Don't worry! We’ll still have our usual club night play running alongside the tournament, so there’s plenty of board time for everyone.

See you all next week to see who crowns themselves the handicap champion!

Darts Update

Bullseyes and Big Turnouts: Warkworth RSA Darts Update

It was a packed house at the Warkworth RSA recently as we shifted our club night to Wednesday. The change in schedule didn't slow anyone down, with a fantastic turnout of 16 players stepping up to the oche.

We were especially pleased to welcome some friendly faces from the Manly Bowling Club Darts—Mark Shearer, Paul Mangino, and Steve Higgins. It was also great to see Max and Steve back in the mix this week!

The field was split into four groups, with everyone battling it out to make the knockout stages. After some fierce group play, the winners emerged:

Group 1: Myself & Mark Shearer
Group 2: Steve Higgins & Rupert
Group 3: Grant Hunter & Rodney Smith
Group 4: Graham Rhead & Paul Mangino

The Consolation Round saw some nail-biting finishes. Max edged out Tony Tionko in a thriller, while Robert Blunden just managed to sneak past Murray Hill. In a final that went the absolute distance, Robert Blunden claimed the title.

In the Main Round, the tension stayed high. Grant Hunter faced Graham Rhead, and Rodney Smith took on Steve Higgins in the semis. Graham and Rodney advanced to a spectator-pleasing final. After falling behind 2-0, Rodney Smith pulled off a massive comeback to win 3-2 and take the night!

The visitors showed us how it’s done in the scoring department, but the locals held their own on the finishes:

180s Steve Higgins (2), Paul Mangino (1) Maximums

Highest Checkout Rodney Smith 117 Finish

Best Leg Steve May 14 Darter

It was a night filled with laughs, great spirit, and even better darts. We are moving back to our regular Thursday slot this week.

When: This Thursday
Time: 7:00 PM for a 7:15 PM start
Format: Normal club night plus Club Handicaps

See you all there!

Darts Update - Thursday 29 January 2026

It was awesome to see 20 players on the floor tonight! A huge welcome to Steve, Max, and Chris.Great to have you as part of the crew.

The "Quick-Fire - we kicked things off with some high-pressure challenges. It’s fair to say we all need our practice, but there were some standout moments:

Quickest 101 Finish: Luke (4 darts).
Most Bullseyes (9 Darts): Grant Hunter (6 points).
Highest Score (9 Darts): Luke (264 points), narrowly beating out a very stiff challenge from Jodie Green (200 points).
Most Doubles (9 Darts): Let's just say... we’re working on it!

Round Robin and knockouts of 301

With 4 groups of 5, the competition was fierce. Congratulations to our group toppers who made it through to the main round:

Group 1: Grant Hunter & Bobby Green
Group 2: Graham Rhead & Rupert
Group 3: Steve (great debut!) & Rob Hopner
Group 4: James Semisi Siupeli Jenner & Luke

The Knockouts: the highlight of the night was the quarter-final battle between Graham and Luke. Luke hit a 9-dart leg finishing on 136, only to be matched by Graham hitting his own 136 finish in the very next leg!

After Bobby and Grant put up a great fight in the semis, it came down to a JJ vs. Graham final.

Congratulations to Graham Rhead for taking the win on the night!

Shout out to Robert Blunden and Tony Tionko who made the Consolation Final—sorry we ran out of time to play it out, but great arrows to get there!

NB: This week Darts is on Wednesday 4th February due to the long weekend.

Darts Update - 28th January 2026

Darts Night on Thursday 22 January at the Warkworth RSA, the atmosphere was electric as we welcomed 18 enthusiastic players to the oche for an exciting evening of darts. Among the highlights was the debut of Kare, who impressed everyone with his dart-throwing skills. We hope to see you back regularly, Kare!

Group Highlights

The competition was fierce, with players divided into three groups of six:

Group 1: Graham Rhead took the top spot, followed by Tane Stewart, who made a triumphant return to the game after months away. Grant Hunter secured third, with Murray Hill finishing fourth.
Group 2: Luke Fry emerged victorious, with Rodney Smith, John Haydon, and Kare following in that order.
Group 3: In a remarkable first, Jodie Green topped the group, showcasing exceptional skill. She finished ahead of Grant Dixon (2nd), Rob Hopner (3rd), and Craig Brown (4th), along with talented players Robert Blunden and Rupert Mather.

Knockout Rounds

The action intensified in the knockout rounds:

Consolation Knockout: Rupert Mather claimed victory over Tony Tionko in a nail-biting final, winning 2-1.
Main Draw Knockout: Semifinal matchups saw Graham Rhead defeat Grant Dixon 2-1, while Grant Hunter triumphed over Tane Stewart with a solid 2-0 victory.
Final Match: In another historic moment, Grant Hunter capped off a fantastic night by defeating Graham Rhead 2-1 in the finals. Congratulations, Grant!

Notable Achievements

180s: Grant Hunter, Grant Dixon, and Graham each scored 180s, showcasing their remarkable skills.
Best Leg: Grant Dixon achieved the best leg with an impressive 15 darter.
Highest Out: Graham Rhead hit the highest out of the night with a stellar 113.

It was also great to see some interested spectators, including Steve May. We hope to see you all again next time!

Until next time, keep practicing those throws!

See you all on Thursday 29 January @ 7:00 pm

Darts Update - 20th January 2026

It was great to see the familiar faces back at the oche for the first club night of 2026.

Just 12 of us tonight so two groups of six and it was the usual culprit leading the way in group 1 with Graham Rhead ahead of Grant Dixon on leg difference and Grant just ahead of Tony Tionko also on leg difference. Murray Hill also qualifying out of that group in fourth place.

In Group Two it was Grant Hunter winning the group and only dropping 2 legs along the way. Super darts to start the year from Grant H.

Luke Fry qualified in second spot ahead of Lewis Thomas (great to see you Lewis) and Maggie Kane also playing well to qualify for the knockout main round.

Congratulations to Robert Blunden in winning the consolation event with a 2-1 victory over Bobby Green.

The main event knockout saw Grant Dixon progress into the finals with victories over Lewis and Grant Hunter while on the other side of the draw it was Graham who had victories over Maggie and Tony. The final was a close game but in the end the score was a 2-0 victory for Graham. Congratulations on the first nightly win of the year.

Best leg was a 14 darter for Graham and he also currently leads the highest out for the year with a 120 and he has started the 180 count well also - 3 tonight and none for anyone else.

See you all on Thursday 22 January @ 7:00 pm

Darts Season Kicks-off Thursday 15 January 2026 @ 7:00 pm

Ready to get back to the oche. Club nights are Thursday at 7pm at the Warkworth RSA.

Whether you’re a garage player or a pro, we want you there.

Bring a mate, test your skills, and earn those bragging rights, see you there.

Those of you who are interested the Birkenhead RSA Darts has the

2026 Summer Open on Saturday 17th January