Guernsey bowls duo falls to Northern Ireland at Glasgow 2026

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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Guernsey bowls duo falls to Northern Ireland at Glasgow 2026
Summary

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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  • Merrien and Ogier lost both sets 4-1 and 8-1.
  • Northern Ireland leads the group and remains undefeated.
  • Guernsey must win their next two matches to stay in contention.
  • Merrien and Ogier were previously unbeaten before this match.
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Alison Merrien and Rose Ogier's hopes of making the knockout stages of the women's pairs at the 2026 Commonwealth Games suffer a blow.

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