"True equality won’t happen unless women are competing at the same standard as the men" - Robyn Byrne sees room for improvement in women's darts

The wider standard of women's darts has come on leaps and bounds in recent years thanks to the emergence of the likes of Beau Greaves, Fallon Sherrock and Lisa Ashton among others. There is still much work to be done though, something PDC Women's Series star Robyn Byrne is well aware of.

Byrne has twice claimed a title on the PDC Women's Series, qualifying for the Women's World Matchplay in Blackpool in 2023, where she reached the semi-finals before eventually falling to the aforementioned Greaves. An Irish Classic winner in the WDF system as well, Byrne has been one of the leading examples of the rising strength in depth of the women's game over the last few years.

"I believe there are more opportunities than ever in darts right now," the 27-year-old Irish darter says in conversation with Darts Fever, although as mentioned, she admits there is still much more work to be done. "True equality won’t happen unless women are competing at the same standard as the men and with the same number of entries. That said, the opportunities we’re currently being given are fantastic."

"I don’t think darts receives enough media coverage in general, but women’s darts gets particularly little attention. This is an area that could be improved significantly," continues Byrne, even offering a potential solution in continuing the growth of the women's side of the game. "I’d love to see the PDC continue expanding opportunities in women’s darts. They’re clearly the future of our game, providing TV exposure and major prize funds that can really elevate women’s darts to new heights. This kind of support is exactly what we need to keep growing."

Notably, in the current PDC Women's Series Order of Merit, Byrne sits 5th after the first 12 events, having earned £4,700. If she can keep up this form, a return to the Winter Gardens could be on the cards this summer.