THE 2018 Auckland Darts Masters, presented by TAB and Burger King, begins on Friday at the Trusts Arena.

TAHUNA IRWIN has spoken of his ambitions as he prepares for his big-stage debut at the Auckland Darts Masters.

BEN ROBB will compete in the Auckland Darts Masters, presented by TAB & Burger King, following the withdrawal of Corey Cadby.

DUTCH duo Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld are aiming to provide the knockout blow at the Auckland Darts Masters.

SIMON WHITLOCK is in positive mood ahead of the this weekend's Auckland Darts Masters, presented by TAB & Burger King, which kicks off August's World Series of Darts treble-header Down Under.

THE fields for the Melbourne Darts Masters and Brisbane Darts Masters have been finalised after Justin Thompson and James Bailey sealed qualification.

RAY O'DONNELL and Barry Gardner secured qualification for the World Series of Darts events in Melbourne and Brisbane.

GORDON MATHERS and Mike Bonser secured qualification for next month's World Series of Darts events in Brisbane and Melbourne respectively.

AUSTRALIAN ace Damon Heta enjoyed a double success with qualification for the PDC World Series of Darts events in Melbourne and Brisbane next month.

MARK CLEAVER and Haupai Puha have qualified for the World Series of Darts in Brisbane and Melbourne respectively.