McDonagh and Klöpper crowned King and Queen of the Roads

Anke Klöpper’s duel with west Cork's Hannah Sexton ranks as one of the best Queen finals ever and possibly the best women’s final of all time.

Arthur McDonough beat Colm Rafferty to win the King of the Raods title. Pic: Noel Sweeney

Arthur McDonagh and Anke Klöpper were crowned King and Queen of the Roads at Ballincurrig in performances worthy of their regal titles.

McDonagh was locked in an engrossing battle with Ulster champion Colm Rafferty. It was one brilliant bowl after another as they went toe-to-toe to the very last shot. Both beat the line in 15 throws, equalling the best achieved on the renewed surface at Ballincurrig.