Welsh Lawn Bowls Announces Senior International Squads for Ayr 2026

Welsh Lawn Bowls is pleased to announce the men’s and women’s senior international squads selected to represent Wales at the 2026 Home International Series, to be held in Ayr, Scotland, from 24–28 June 2026.

The selected players will proudly represent Wales as they compete against the other Home Nations in one of the most prestigious events on the international bowls calendar.

Men’s Senior International Squad

Team Captain: Steve Harris (RTB Ebbw Vale)

  • Steve Allen (Resolven)
  • Jack Davies (Harlequins) (New Cap)
  • Mark Thomas (Ely Valley) (Recall)
  • Mike Jackson (Tenby) (New Cap)
  • Ryan Mountstephens (Cardiff)
  • Elijah Minett (Merthyr West End) (New Cap)
  • Daniel Davies Jnr (Crosskeys)
  • Owain Dando (RTB Ebbw Vale)
  • Rhys Colwill (BFS Combine)
  • Carl Wood (Llanbradach)
  • Rhys Jackson (Llanbradach) (New Cap)
  • Andrew Fleming (Machynlleth)
  • Nick Evans (BFS Steel) (New Cap)
  • Oliver Price (Merthyr West End) (New Cap)
  • Sam Roff (Llandrindod Wells)
  • Mark Harding (Ely Valley)
  • John Roberts (Tenby)

Non-Travelling Reserves

  • Jack Mounty (Penylan)
  • Cory Bayliss (Ely Valley)
  • Oliver Witchell (Blackwood)

Women’s Senior International Squad

Team Captain: Sara Nicholls (Port Talbot)

  • Alis Butten (Lampeter)
  • Bethan Russ (Port Talbot)
  • Caroline Taylor (Berriew)
  • Emma Gittins (Berriew)
  • Ffion Stephens (Llandrindod Wells) (New Cap)
  • Jasmine Staton (Merthyr West End)
  • Joanna Weale (Presteigne)
  • Jodie McCarthy (Port Talbot)
  • Laura Daniels (Brynhyfryd)
  • Naomi Evans-Jerman (Llanidloes)
  • Olivia Jackson (Penylan) (Recall)
  • Seren Jones (Ammanford) (New Cap)
  • Sue Davies (Cardiff)
  • Tracy Gowen (Cardiff)
  • Ysie White (Tenby)
  • Hannah Williams (Dulais Rock) (Recall)

Non-Travelling Reserve

  • Libby Harris (Penylan)

Team Manager: Anwen Butten MBE

Any player requiring shirts, please contact the WLB Treasurer, Kath Evans by emailing treasurer@welshbowls.co.uk

Congratulations to Our International Representatives

Welsh Lawn Bowls extends its congratulations to all players selected to represent Wales in Ayr. Special congratulations go to those earning their first senior international caps and to players who have earned a well-deserved recall to the national squad.

The Home International Series provides an opportunity for Wales’ leading bowlers to compete at the highest level of the sport and showcase the strength and depth of Welsh bowls on the international stage.

We wish all players, officials and support staff every success as they prepare for Ayr 2026.

Photo Credit: Trevor Robinson Photography

Welsh International Team 2025 – Photo by Trevor Robinson Photography

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