World Bowls Championships

The World Bowls Championship is the most important world bowls competition between national bowls organisations.

The World Outdoor Bowls Championships were First held in Australia in 1966. They happen every four years. From 2008 the men's and women's events were held together. Qualifying national bowls organisations (usually countries) send a team of five players. They play once as a single and a four, then again as a pair and a triple. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded and there is also a trophy for the best overall team — the Leonard Trophy for men and the Taylor Trophy for women. Northern Ireland & the Republic of Ireland compete as one combined Irish team.