A weekend of competitive bowls across two greens
The 2026 Roy Dupre and Florence Le Claire Triples played out across a full weekend of bowls, with Saturday’s sessions hosted at Sun Bowls Club and Sunday’s concluding rounds at St Saviours Bowls Club. Four clubs competed across both competitions, and when the final ends were played, both defending champions had held their ground.
Roy Dupre Triples – Men
Sun BC claimed the Roy Dupre title in convincing fashion, finishing top of the standings with 6 points and an impressive shot difference of +37 – a margin that reflected their dominance across the weekend. JBC pushed them closest, finishing second on 5 points with an exactly level shot difference of 0, making for a tight race behind the leaders. BJ Mens secured third on 4 points, edging out St Saviours and St Brelade who finished fourth and fifth respectively.
| Position | Club | Points | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sun BC | 6 | +37 |
| 2nd | JBC | 5 | 0 |
| 3rd | BJ Mens | 4 | -3 |
| 4th | St Saviours | 3 | -24 |
| 5th | St Brelade | 2 | -10 |
Florence Le Claire Triples – Ladies
The ladies’ competition produced an equally compelling weekend, with JBC taking the Florence Le Claire title on 6 points and a remarkable shot difference of +52 – the standout individual performance across both competitions. St Saviours matched JBC on points but were separated on shot difference, finishing a creditable second on +20. BJ Ladies took third, ahead of Sun BC and St Brelade.
| Position | Club | Points | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | JBC | 6 | +52 |
| 2nd | St Saviours | 6 | +20 |
| 3rd | BJ Ladies | 4 | -8 |
| 4th | Sun BC | 3 | -26 |
| 5th | St Brelade | 1 | -38 |
Congratulations to Sun BC and JBC on retaining their respective titles, and to all clubs who took part across what was a fine weekend of Jersey bowls.
Behind every result on the board is a community worth being part of. Bowls in Jersey offers something genuinely rare – a sport where beginners and seasoned competitors share the same green, the same camaraderie, and the same love of the game. Clubs across the island are always welcoming new faces, and the learning curve is gentler than most. If this weekend has sparked any curiosity, the door is open – come and see what it’s all about.
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