Welsh Lawn Bowls has announced the players selected for the 2026 Under 25 International Trials, which will take place at Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club on Sunday 5 July 2026.
The trials will bring together a strong group of emerging players from clubs across Wales as selectors assess performances ahead of future international team selection. Players are asked to arrive by 8:30am for a 9:00am start.
Men’s Under 25 Trialists
The following players have been selected to attend the Men’s Under 25 Trial:
- Oliver Witchell, Blackwood.
- Nathan Weale, Presteigne.
- Owen Kent, Llandrindod Wells.
- Evan Kent, Llandrindod Wells.
- Lewys Lavelle, Llanbradach.
- Jack Mounty, Penylan.
- Owain LeBreton, Whitchurch.
- Jack Evans, Kidwelly.
- Dion Peregrine, Llanelli.
- Elijah Minett, Merthyr West End.
- Cory Davies, Thomastown.
- Thomas Simms, Ferndale.
- Jack Davies, Thomastown.
- Oliver Price, Merthyr West End.
- Tal Gunter, Thomastown.
- Luke Isles, Gelli Park.
- Jack Thomas, Pontrhydyfen.
- Billy Flynn, Pontrhydyfen.
- Rhys Colwill, BFS Combine.
- Rhys Day, Tenby.
- Mackenzie Stevens, Dinas Powys.
- Kieran Pritchard, Bridgend Municipal.
- Joe Gape, Whitchurch.
- Ethan Williams, Taibach.
Reserves attending:
- Tommy Huffer, Presteigne.
- Ellis Thomas, Pontrhydyfen.
Any men’s player who is unable to attend should email the team manager at menstm@welshbowls.co.uk.
Women’s Under 25 Trialists
The following players have been selected for the Women’s Under 25 International Trial:
- Amy Dyer, Llandeilo.
- Anabelle Cook, Bridgend Municipal.
- Cara Dunne, Llandrindod Wells.
- Charlie Lewis, Bridgend Municipal.
- Chloe Thomas, Tenby.
- Chloe Wilcox, Bridgend Municipal.
- Eleanor Davies, Whitland.
- Ellie Davies, Merthyr West End.
- Elin Davies, Cardigan.
- Emily Mitchell, Whitchurch.
- Faith Burns, Bridgend Municipal.
- Ffion Stephens, Llandrindod Wells.
- Gwen Lewis, Penylan.
- Jasmine Staton, Merthyr West End.
- Jorja Crowdey, Harlequins.
- Katie Dickinson, Whitland.
- Lauren Viles, Trelewis.
- Leah Williams, Bridgend Municipal.
- Libby Harris, Penylan.
- Megan Jones, Bridgend Municipal.
- Nanci Minett, Merthyr West End.
- Olivia Jackson, Penylan.
- Rhianna Thompson, Melyn.
- Ruby Billingham, Bridgend Municipal.
- Ruby Willmott, Bridgend Municipal.
- Sophie Regan, Ammanford.
Not attending but to be considered for team selection:
- Lauren Gowen, Cardiff.
Players are requested to wear black bottoms and a club or county top. A packed lunch is recommended, although refreshments will also be available to purchase at the club.
Any women’s player who is unable to attend should email the team manager at womenstm@welshbowls.co.uk.
Event details
The 2026 Welsh Under 25 International Trials will be held on:
- Date: Sunday 5 July 2026.
- Venue: Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club.
- Arrival time: 8:30am.
- Start time: 9:00am.
Welsh Lawn Bowls wishes all selected players the very best for the trials and looks forward to an excellent day of bowls at Llandrindod Wells.