Ben FrancisJournalist·NZ Herald·9 Aug, 2026 11:01 PM4 mins to read‌Ross Smith will play at the 2026 New Zealand Darts Masters. Photo / PDCRoss Smith will play at the 2026 New Zealand Darts Masters. Photo / PDCWhen English darts star Ross Smith takes the stage against Kiwi players at next month’s New Zealand Masters, he’ll be reviving rivalries that began with online duels during the Covid-19 lockdowns.

Before establishing himself as one of the Professional Darts Corporation’s (PDC) most consistent players and biggest 180 hitters, Smith