THE PDC World Series of Darts will be bigger than ever in 2016 with the addition of an event in China to accompany tournaments in Dubai, New Zealand, Japan and Australia which will feature eight of the sport's biggest names.

THE draw for the first two rounds of the Coral UK Open has been made, with former champion Robert Thornton set to star on the main stage at the Butlins Minehead Resort when the tournament kicks off on Friday March 4.

THE final 13 Rileys Amateur Qualifiers have secured their places in next month's Coral UK Open following the last weekend of knockouts in Rileys Sports Bars.

THE field of professional qualifiers for the 2016 Coral UK Open has been confirmed following the conclusion of the six UK Open Qualifiers in Wigan.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN completed the 2016 Coral UK Open Qualifiers with a third victory in six events as he defeated Steve Beaton 6-2 in Sunday's final at the Robin Park Tennis Centre in Wigan.

GARY ANDERSON cemented his qualification for the Coral UK Open by producing a stunning performance to defeat James Wade 6-1 in the final of Qualifier Four at the Robin Park Tennis Centre in Wigan.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN defeated Gerwyn Price in emphatic style to win his second Coral UK Open Qualifier of 2016.

PETER WRIGHT moved two points clear at the top of the Betway Premier League table with a comeback win over James Wade in Dublin - Night Three round-up here.

THE world's top four players will clash in the Betway Premier League in Dublin on Thursday, as Michael van Gerwen faces Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson takes on Phil Taylor.

ROBERT THORNTON will return to action in the Betway Premier League on Thursday when he takes on Raymond van Barneveld as the tournament visits Dublin's 3Arena.