Northern Ireland won the World Cup of Darts for the first time by upsetting two-time champions Wales in a thrilling last-leg shootout in Frankfurt.
Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney – the tournament’s fourth seeds – broke down in tears after holding their nerve to make history with a 10-9 defeat of Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Price.
NORTHERN IRELAND ARE THE 2025 @BetVictor WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) June 15, 2025
Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney have done it... Northern Ireland win the World Cup for the very first time!!
What a final as they beat Wales 10-9 pic.twitter.com/wK5jDQa0YD
Having trailed 7-5, the triumphant pair hit back to lead 9-7, only to miss four match darts for the title at 9-8, allowing Clayton and Price – champions in 2020 and 2023 – to force a decider.
Rock and Gurney, who threw first in the final leg, regained their composure to clinch the title before sinking to their knees during an emotional embrace.
