RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD, Steve Beaton, Alan Green and Andy Callaby won places in the 2006 SkyBet World Grand Prix at the PDPA Qualifiers in Newport on Friday.

PHIL TAYLOR will start the defence of his SkyBet World Grand Prix title against Wes Newton next month - and he could face Raymond van Barneveld in round two.

The Professional Darts Corporation have received the following statement from the Darts Regulation Authority regarding Robbie Green.

THE weekend's tournaments in Newport are not the only make-or-break events taking place in the world of darts - with the Australian Grand Prix coming to an exciting conclusion.

RAY CARVER beat off the challenge from a number of top PDC stars and leading American players to win the Windy City Open in Chicago.

THE FOUR All-Ireland qualifiers for the 2006 SkyBet World Grand Prix came through Sunday's knockout in Dundalk.

BOARD ASSIGNMENTS for the first Regional Final of the 2006-2007 UK Open, which will take place on Sunday 24 September at The Newport Centre.

BOARD ASSIGNMENTS for the PDPA Players Championship to take place at The Newport Centre, Wales on Saturday 23 September.

BOARD ASSIGNMENTS for the SkyBet World Grand Prix PDPA Qualifiers, which will be held at the Newport Centre on Friday 11 September.

THE funeral of Phil Da'Casto took place on Tuesday 12 September, with representatives from the world of darts paying their respects.