Guernsey bowls duo falls to Northern Ireland at Glasgow 2026

Alison Merrien and Rose Ogier lost their first match at the women's pairs competition in Glasgow on July 26, 2026. The Guernsey pair, previously unbeaten, suffered a comprehensive defeat to Northern Ireland's Chloe Wilson and Shauna O'Neill, who won both sets decisively. The loss puts Guernsey in third place of the group, needing to win their next two matches against Singapore and Niue Island to have a chance at advancing to the knockout stages. Merrien expressed disappointment with their performance, citing difficulties with the playing conditions.

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