What is World Bowls Championships?
The '''World Bowls Championship''' is the most important world bowls competition between national [[bowls]] organisations. The World Outdoor Bowls Championships were First held in Australia in 1966. They happen every four years. From 2008 the men's and women's events were held together. Qualifying national bowls organisations (usually countries) send a team of five players. They play once as a single and a four, then again as a pair and a triple. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded and there is also a trophy for the best overall team &mdash; the Leonard Trophy for men and the Taylor Trophy for women.<ref>{{cite book|last=Newby|first=Donald|title=Bowls Year Book 89|year=1989|publisher=Daily Telegraph|isbn=0-330-31093-3}}</ref> Northern Ireland & the Republic of Ireland compete as one combined Irish team. ==References== {{reflist}} {{sports-stub}} [[Category:Bowls]] [[Category:World championships]]