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Peter Wright News / Sporting News / September 14

PDC darts superstars - Peter Wright career highlights, key facts and things to know

...a flamboyant performer and two-time world champion whose stage presence and skill have made him a fan favourite....

Darts News / Sporting News / September 12

Slimline Snakebite: Peter Wright's tungsten appetite and ambition restored

Lately, though, Snakebite has looked more lost puppy than venomous reptile. His ranking has slipped toward the brink of the top 16, and his form has wobbled like a cheap pub table.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / September 12
Peter Wright uses Luke Humphries as inspiration whilst targeting major titles

Peter Wright uses Luke Humphries as inspiration whilst targeting major titles

Peter Wright has shown fleeting glimpses of the player he once was in recent times. Now fallen to the brink of the top 16 whilst failing to consistently find his best game, he has turned to different methods, citing weight loss as the way to go.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / September 11
'I don’t see him returning to top level every week': Age is 'merciless opponent' for ailing Peter Wright

'I don’t see him returning to top level every week': Age is 'merciless opponent' for ailing Peter Wright

In the latest episode of the Darts Draait Door podcast, Damien Vlottes and Vincent van der Voort cast their eyes over a number of big talking points in the sport.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / September 10
Peter Wright struggling for form after shedding three stone: 'He feels like he’s lost some of the power in his throw'

Peter Wright struggling for form after shedding three stone: 'He feels like he’s lost some of the power in his throw'

Peter Wright has undergone a remarkable physical transformation in recent months. The two-time world champion has lost around three stone (19 kilograms) and says he now feels “fantastic” both physically and mentally.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / September 7
'Trying to play like the old Snakebite' - Peter Wright debuts new streamlined look with vow to return to best at Czech Darts Open

'Trying to play like the old Snakebite' - Peter Wright debuts new streamlined look with vow to return to best at Czech Darts Open

Peter Wright added a little color to a very mediocre summer at the Czech Darts Open in Prague. The two-time world champion struggled with his form, but did manage to beat Benjamin Pratnemer 6-2 on Saturday.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / September 2
Fourth Euro Tour title for Luke Littler, but Michael van Gerwen remains unchallenged leader with a whopping 38 titles

Fourth Euro Tour title for Luke Littler, but Michael van Gerwen remains unchallenged leader with a whopping 38 titles

Luke Littler won the Flanders Darts Trophy last weekend. The Nuke beat Josh Rock 8-7 in the final in Antwerp. For Littler it is already his second title on the European Tour this year, after winning the Belgian Darts Open in early March.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 31
'It’s snowballing in the wrong direction' – Durrant & Dawson fear for Peter Wright’s career after latest thrashing

'It’s snowballing in the wrong direction' – Durrant & Dawson fear for Peter Wright’s career after latest thrashing

Two-time world champion Peter Wright endured another chastening defeat on the European Tour, brushed aside 6-1 by Luke Woodhouse in Antwerp in a performance that left pundits Glen Durrant and Dan Dawson openly questioning where “Snakebite” goes from here.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 30
Peter Wright & Dave Chisnall dumped out in Antwerp as seeds tumble on dramatic Saturday at Flanders Darts Trophy 2025

Peter Wright & Dave Chisnall dumped out in Antwerp as seeds tumble on dramatic Saturday at Flanders Darts Trophy 2025

A dramatic Saturday afternoon at the 2025 Flanders Darts Trophy saw some of the tournament’s biggest names bow out early, most notably both defending champion Dave Chisnall and Peter Wright suffered heavy defeats at the Antwerp Expo.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 29
Only Michael van Gerwen and Peter Wright left standing as remarkable World Series Finals record continues

Only Michael van Gerwen and Peter Wright left standing as remarkable World Series Finals record continues

On Wednesday in Milton Keynes, the PDC Tour Card Holder Qualifier for the 2025 World Series of Darts Finals took place – and it brought an end to a proud streak for Michael Smith.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 29
Preview Friday afternoon Flanders Darts Trophy: Van Veen, Menzies and Gilding v Suljovic among highlights

Preview Friday afternoon Flanders Darts Trophy: Van Veen, Menzies and Gilding v Suljovic among highlights

From Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, the Flanders Darts Trophy in Antwerp is on the program. This is the tenth Euro Tour tournament of the season.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 28
'We should just be really happy about the fact that we're going to get to watch him play': Paul Nicholson eagerly awaits Adrian Lewis return

'We should just be really happy': Paul Nicholson eagerly awaits Adrian Lewis return

Adrian Lewis is making his long-awaited return to competitive darts. For the first time since the 2023 UK Open, the two-time world champion will reappear on the oche.

DRAW PDC Players Championship 24 | Opponents confirmed for Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen, Beau Greaves Peter Wright and more

DRAW PDC Players Championship 24 | Opponents confirmed for Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen, Beau Greaves Peter Wright and more

The Pro Tour roadshow heads to Barnsley for PDC Players Championship 24 this afternoon, and with the calendar edging towards its decisive stretch, some of the sport’s biggest names are back in action – looking for form, confidence, and crucial ranking money.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 20
'Gary Anderson and Peter Wright are the exceptions' - Van der Voort says the days of over-50s in the PDC are numbered

'Gary Anderson and Peter Wright are the exceptions' - Van der Voort says the days of over-50s in the PDC are numbered

Vincent van der Voort believes the darts landscape will undergo a dramatic shift in the coming years, with younger players set to dominate the Pro Tour.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 19

Back in the day: ONE HIT WONDERS: Aden Kirk - The man who beat Phil Taylor and Peter Wright at the 2014 UK Open

In this column, we highlight "One Hit Wonders," players who achieved one remarkable feat but then disappeared from the big stage just as quickly. Today it is the turn of Aden Kirk, the Englishman who caused a big stunt at the 2014 UK Open by winning consecutively from Phil Taylor and Peter Wright.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 6
Analysis: Scotland sees resurgent Gary Anderson leading the way with Cameron Menzies as Peter Wright fears the drop

Analysis: Scotland sees resurgent Gary Anderson leading the way with Cameron Menzies as Peter Wright fears the drop

Scotland has had a lot of recent success in darts. They boast two of the greatest players to throw a dart in Gary Anderson and Peter Wright, along with six other tour card holders - only bettered by England (43), Netherlands (21) and Germany (12).

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / August 4
The inside story of the 2025 World Matchplay - Luke Littler's Triple Crown completion, Jonny Clayton's Hulk Hogan heartbreak and James Wade's fish & chip fury

The inside story of the 2025 World Matchplay - Luke Littler's Triple Crown completion, Jonny Clayton's Hulk Hogan heartbreak

The 2025 World Matchplay is in the history books and what an edition of the yearly Winter Gardens spectacle it was. Dartsnews.com was there, present in the press room, seeing all the action first hand.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 24
'Had Rock on the ropes': Michael van Gerwen spurns golden opportunity in frustrating second round World Matchplay exit

'Had Rock on the ropes': Michael van Gerwen spurns golden opportunity in frustrating second round World Matchplay exit

In the latest episode of Sportnieuws.nl’s World Matchplay Draait Door podcast, Vincent van der Voort and Damian Vlottes were joined by special guest Gian van Veen to dissect the standout clash between Michael van Gerwen and Josh Rock at the 2025 World Matchplay.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 23
Preview Wednesday night World Matchplay 2025 | Gerwyn Price, Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen in action

Preview Wednesday night World Matchplay 2025 | Gerwyn Price, Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen in action

Wednesday evening, July 23, the last four matches of the second round of the World Matchplay 2025 are scheduled with Luke Littler, Gerwyn Price and Michael van Gerwen in action.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 21
'They should send some Polish guys over, they'll do a decent job plastering': Jermaine Wattimena berates lack of practice facilities

'They should send some Polish guys over, they'll do a decent job plastering': Jermaine Wattimena berates lack of practice facilities

Jermaine Wattimena produced one of the shocks of the tournament on Sunday night, knocking out former World Champion Peter Wright in emphatic fashion at the Winter Gardens.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 21
'People were saying, ‘you can’t get your first win’ – but now it’s happened': Wattimena breaks World Matchplay duck

'People were saying, ‘you can’t get your first win’ – but now it’s happened': Wattimena breaks World Matchplay duck

Jermaine Wattimena finally got his long-awaited first victory on the World Matchplay stage – and he couldn’t hide his relief as he dumped out Peter Wright speaking to the media including DartsNews post win.

Darts News / Dartsnews.com / July 20
All seeded players from the afternoon session eliminated at the World Matchplay.

All seeded players from the afternoon session eliminated at the World Matchplay.

The big names continue to tumble at the 2025 World Matchplay albeit perhaps not as big of a shock as last night as Peter Wright and Rob Cross led the exile of top names from Blackpool.

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