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England dream duo Humphries en Littler hammered by Germany, Netherlands through after whitewashing Scotland

England dream duo Humphries en Littler hammered by Germany, Netherlands through after whitewashing Scotland

England’s title hopes at the 2025 World Cup of Darts came to a crashing halt in the very first knockout round, as tournament favourites Luke Humphries and Luke Littler were sent packing by hosts Germany.

Rugby News / The42 / June 13

Arise Sir David! Football legend Beckham knighted

Former Wimbledon tennis champion Virginia Wade and teenage darts sensation Luke Littler were also recognised.

Darts News / BBC Sport / June 13

Wade becomes CBE in King's Birthday Honours

Darts duo Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are awarded MBEs in the King's Birthday Honours, while Virginia Wade earns a CBE.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 13
'It will be a very funny game against both Lukes because Luke Littler said he'll never come back to Germany' - Pietreczko & Schindler eye World Cup meeting with England

'It will be a very funny game against both Lukes because Luke Littler said he'll never come back to Germany' - Pietreczko & Schindler eye World Cup meeting with England

In Frankfurt, the host nation Germany made an excellent start to the 2025 World Cup of Darts on Thursday night. Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko were far too strong for Portugal, winning 4-2 in their first group match.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 13
'We'll see how egos go. They have the potential to fall apart' - William O'Connor casts doubt on super team status of Littler & Humphries

'We'll see how egos go. They have the potential to fall apart' - William O'Connor casts doubt on super team status of Littler & Humphries

The Republic of Ireland made a strong start to their 2025 World Cup of Darts campaign on Thursday. The pairing of Keane Barry and William O'Connor averaged a solid 92.41 to take a 4-2 over Gibraltar in the their opening group stage match.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 12
Analysis: Can England’s dream duo deliver at the 2025 World Cup of Darts?

Analysis: Can England’s dream duo deliver at the 2025 World Cup of Darts?

When the 2025 World Cup of Darts kicks off in Frankfurt from June 12–15, all eyes will be on Team England — and with good reason. The reigning champions

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 12
'On our day, we can beat players like Luke Littler and Luke Humphries' - Noppert & Van Veen confident ahead of 2025 World Cup of Darts

'On our day, we can beat players like Luke Littler and Luke Humphries' - Noppert & Van Veen confident ahead of 2025 World Cup of Darts

Danny Noppert and Gian van Veen will represent the Netherlands at the 2025 World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt this week, with Van Veen making his debut at the prestigious pairs tournament.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 12
Luke Humphries says he and Luke Littler don't need pairs practice ahead of World Cup of Darts: 'Me and Michael Smith didn't do that last year'

Luke Humphries says he and Luke Littler don't need pairs practice ahead of World Cup of Darts: 'Me and Michael Smith didn't do that last year'

Luke Humphries has offered a refreshingly honest insight ahead of England’s World Cup of Darts title defence, as he prepares to partner with rising superstar — and fierce rival — Luke Littler.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 12
Bobby George claims peak Phil Taylor would struggle to match Littler & Humphries: 'Phil was in a time where he could win a lot because the standard was not high'

Bobby George claims peak Phil Taylor would struggle to match Littler & Humphries: 'Phil was in a time where he could win a lot because the standard was not high'

With 16 world titles and 87 major tournament victories between the 1990s and 2017, Phil Taylor is in the books as the most successful dart player of all time.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 12
'I did what Gerwyn Price always does, go on Instagram, have a bit of a moan' - Luke Littler says German crowd drama was overblown

'I did what Gerwyn Price always does, go on Instagram, have a bit of a moan' - Luke Littler says German crowd drama was overblown

Luke Littler is looking to write another chapter in his meteoric rise this weekend, as he prepares to represent England for the first time at the World Cup of Darts.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 11
Analysis: How far can home nation Germany go at the 2025 World Cup of Darts?

Analysis: How far can home nation Germany go at the 2025 World Cup of Darts?

This Thursday, the World Cup of Darts returns to Frankfurt, bringing together 40 nations in pursuit of the sport’s only official PDC doubles title. Reigning champions England once again headline the field, this time with reigning World Champion Luke Littler joining Luke Humphries in a formidable pairing.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 11
'Us Welsh boys, we're going to stop them' - Fired-up Jonny Clayton sends message to Luke Littler & Luke Humphries

'Us Welsh boys, we're going to stop them' - Fired-up Jonny Clayton sends message to Luke Littler & Luke Humphries

Ahead of the start of the 2025 World Cup of Darts this Thursday, sparks are already flying. Two-time World Cup winner Jonny Clayton is the latest to try and play some mind games, sending a message of intent on behalf of the Welsh team to pre-tournament favourites, England's Luke Littler and Luke Humphries.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 11
Preview World Cup of Darts 2025: Can anyone stop Luke Littler and Luke Humphries giving the English another title?

Preview World Cup of Darts 2025: Can anyone stop Luke Littler and Luke Humphries giving the English another title?

One of the most entertaining tournaments on the darts calendar is just around the corner. This isn’t about individual glory, but teamwork—pairs representing their country on stage in pursuit of national pride.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 11
Luke Littler & Luke Humphries to dominate World Cup of Darts? Keith Deller isn't so sure: 'Two nations will fancy their chances of upsetting the odds'

Luke Littler & Luke Humphries to dominate World Cup of Darts? Keith Deller isn't so sure: 'Two nations will fancy their chances of upsetting the odds'

With the world number one Luke Humphries and the world champion Luke Littler teaming up, England head into the 2025 World Cup of Darts as the overwhelming pre-tournament favourites.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 11
Luke Humphries backs Luke Littler to silence German boos at 2025 World Cup of Darts: 'If they're on his back, I'll be there'

Luke Humphries backs Luke Littler to silence German boos at 2025 World Cup of Darts: 'If they're on his back, I'll be there'

Luke Humphries has pledged his full backing to England teammate Luke Littler should the German crowd turn hostile during this weekend’s World Cup of Darts.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 10
'Going to be like naughty school children': Analysts see Humphries-Littler World Cup of Darts dynamic as near unbeatable

'Going to be like naughty school children': Analysts see Humphries-Littler World Cup of Darts dynamic as near unbeatable

The World Cup of Darts gets underway next Thursday in Frankfurt. England starts this tournament as the defending champion and is also the top favorite to succeed themselves on the honor roll.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 7
'Puzzing display' from Luke Littler admits Mark Webster but not overly concerned ahead of Quarter-Finals

'Puzzing display' from Luke Littler admits Mark Webster but not overly concerned ahead of Quarter-Finals

Mark Webster was less than impressed Friday night with the way Luke Littler played against Viktor Tingstrom. 'The Nuke' was one of the PDC top players in action at the opening night of the Nordic Darts Masters in Copenhagen.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 7
PDC Form Guide Update: Luke Humphries dominates alongside Luke Littler, Nathan Aspinall's resurgence in full effect

PDC Form Guide Update: Luke Humphries dominates alongside Luke Littler, Nathan Aspinall's resurgence in full effect

PDC statistician Christopher Kempf again looked at the form of the ten hottest PDC players, based on their last 200 legs, immediately following the Premier League Playoffs and the European Darts Open in Leverkusen.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / June 6
Luke Littler leads the odds for 2025 Nordic Darts Masters — Luke Humphries tipped as closest challenger

Luke Littler leads the odds for 2025 Nordic Darts Masters — Luke Humphries tipped as closest challenger

Luke Littler heads into this weekend’s Nordic Darts Masters 2025 as the clear favourite to claim his third World Series of Darts title — and further cement his status as darts’ biggest rising star.

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