JAMES WADE and Robert Thornton created history by BOTH hitting nine-darters at the partypoker.com World Grand Prix on Wednesday night, as Phil Taylor, Kevin Painter and Gary Anderson all came from behind to secure second round wins in Dublin.

PICTURES from the partypoker.com World Grand Prix first round.

RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD produced a resilient fightback to come from a set down to defeat Dave Chisnall in the partypoker.com World Grand Prix, as Michael van Gerwen won his all-Dutch clash with Vincent van der Voort in straight sets.

PHIL TAYLOR began his bid to win a 12th partypoker.com World Grand Prix title by brusing aside Steve Beaton on Monday night, as Gary Anderson, James Wade and Mickey Mansell impressed.

PHIL TAYLOR is aiming to complete his double-in dozen at the partypoker.com World Grand Prix as he begins his bid for a 12th title with a clash against Steve Beaton at Dublin's Citywest Hotel on Monday night.

HISTORY MAKER Brendan Dolan believes that his return to Dublin for this week's partypoker.com World Grand Prix can be the catalyst for a successful autumn.

PHIL TAYLOR will undertake a series of book signings across the UK to coincide with the launch of his new book, "Staying Power - A Year in My Life".

JUSTIN Pipe secured his first PDC title in over two years as he defeated Michael van Gerwen in the final of Players Championship 15 in Dublin.

BRENDAN DOLAN continued his love affair with the Citywest Hotel as he sealed success in Players Championship 16 with a 6-2 win over Gary Anderson on Sunday.

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