Latest: Rob Cross denies Phil Taylor a fairytale finish by claiming first World Championship

Newcomer Rob Cross has claimed his first World Championship title with a win over retiring darts legend Phil Taylor.

Mon, 01 Jan, 2018 - 21:58

Update 9.58pm: Newcomer Rob Cross has claimed his first World Championship title with a win over retiring darts legend Phil Taylor, writes Denise O'Donoghue.

Taylor has played his last ever professional darts match, conceding to Cross who won with a 7-2 lead.

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