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Teaming up against the World
The opportunity to represent Australia and New Zealand as a team on the world stage is gaining momentum by the day as new players look ahead to London this year and Dubai in 2027. With the ANZBGF looking certain to field a team in the World Team Championships in London this August, several leading players have already put their names forward for next year’s Dubai extravaganza. Unable to attend this year’s event, world-class players Mick Dyett and Malcolm Hutson are
Australian Championships a huge success!
A record crowd of more than 100 players from all over Australia and New Zealand – and a few from even further abroad – converged on Tweed Heads for the most successful Australian Open ever held. Overlooking the Tweed River, play started on Friday, November 14. The Doubles, won by Elsa and Shane McNally defeating Kiwis Richard Theunissen and Ivo Zarnic in a DMP last roll finish, was wrapped up on Day One, while early rounds of the Open
Simon Ustick claims online crown
After three months of highly-competitive play, Simon Ustick has emerged the Eva Bitel champion for 2025. Simon defeated Steve Quinn in a riveting best-of-three final, overcoming a 0-5 start in the decider to win 11-9 with a cubed gammon in the last game. Playing at a level worthy of such a significant tournament, Simon recorded world class 3.72 PR, with Steve returning a PR of 5.62. Cristian Ghena-Frisk finished in third place, with Kevin Jessup fourth. Ben Phillips defeated
Taking on the World
Many of Australia’s best players took up the challenge to compete against the giants of world backgammon this year, contesting huge events across Europe.
2026 ANZBGF Championships
6 – 8 June (Kings Birthday long weekend), 161 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
Open Championship, Masters, Intermediate, Doubles, BMAB
