England Bowls Team
Sam Tolchard
Men's Singles
Age: 37
D.O.B: May 27, 1989
County: Devon
CWGs History: Delhi 2010 | Glasgow 2014 (Pairs Bronze)| Gold Coast 2018 (Fours Bronze) | Birmingham 2022 (Pairs Silver, Fours Bronze)
Bio: Sam Tolchard has translated family sporting pedigree into international sporting success, medalling at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Tolchard family lives and breathes sport, especially bowls. Sam and his sister Sophie have both represented England at the CWGs, with Sophie winning Gold in the Women’s Triples in 2014 and Silver in the Pairs in 2022. They take inspiration from their father and grandfather, one a County player for Devon and the other an England international. Outside of bowls, Tolchard’s uncle played Test cricket, his father was a First-Class cricket umpire and a second uncle made appearances as a footballer for Torquay United and Exeter City.
Glasgow 2026 will be Tolchard’s fifth CWGs appearance and he is ready to claim an elusive Gold medal in the Men’s Singles. He has taken four medals (three bronzes and a silver) in four consecutive events and returns in 2026 to complete the set.
Tolchard heads into the summer in fine form, winning the Men’s Singles at the inaugural World Bowls’ World Cup in Kuala Lumpur before reaching the Quarter-Finals of the World Bowls Tour UK Open, losing a thrilling tiebreaker to fellow team member, Nick Brett.
News: ‘Tolchard Excited to Keep Legacy Going at CWGs | World Cup 2025: England Bring Home Fours Medals | BBC: Tolchard Joy at Gold in Fifth CWGs
Jamie Walker
Men's Pairs
Age: 34
D.O.B: December 20, 1991
County: Devon
CWGs History: Birmingham 2022 (Pairs Silver)
Bio: Jamie Walker is another member of the England team who was destined to excel in sport. As a youngster, Walker looked set on a career in Rugby Union as part of the Northampton Saints academy and representing England U18’s, however a severe shoulder injury forced him to hang up his boots. Drawn to bowls by his father, Walker showed natural ability which saw him win Junior Bowler of the Year in 2014 and 2016. He followed those accolades up by becoming National Singles Champion in 2017 and 2024.
Walker made his mark internationally by winning the Men’s Singles at the prestigious World Indoor Bowls Championships in 2023, defeating Scotland’s Jason Banks in the final. He has since claimed gold in the Singles at the 2025 British Bowls Championships and once again shone in the World Indoor Bowls Champs, this time taking the Mixed Pairs crown alongside Ireland’s Chloe Wilson.
Walker heads to Glasgow to take part in the Men’s Pairs for a second time after bringing home a silver medal from Birmingham 2022. He will be looking to go one better this summer, alongside Birmingham 2022 Triples Gold medallist, Nick Brett.
News: History Made at World Indoor Bowls Champs | World Cup 2025: England Bring Home Fours Medals
Nick Brett
Men's Pairs
Age: 52
D.O.B: May 14, 1974
County: Huntingdonshire
CWGs History: Birmingham 2022 (Triples Gold, Fours Bronze)
Bio: Nick Brett might be best known for his ‘Wonder Bowl‘, which has gone viral many times and been seen by millions online, but his achievements stretch far beyond that. Before threading the needle to hit that shot in 2020, Brett established himself as one of the best bowlers in the country, taking the National Singles title home in 1999 and the National Mixed Fours trophy with Cambridgeshire in 2013.
Brett has also shone internationally, winning a superb gold medal at Birmingham 2022 in the Men’s Triples, defeating Australia in the final before recomposing himself to join Sam Tolchard in claiming a Men’s Fours bronze. Adding to Brett’s pedigree are seven World Bowls Indoor Championship gold medals which puts him fourth on England’s all-time list, behind David Bryant CBE, Tony Allcock OBE and Katherine Rednall.
Brett will compete in the Men’s Pairs in Glasgow alongside Jamie Walker. Both carry Commonwealth Games medals, and Brett will be looking to add another gold to his collection.
News: Brett Thrilled to Return to Bowls’ Biggest Stage | Brett Wins 2026 UK Open
Katherine Rednall
Women's Singles
Age: 30
D.O.B: January 7, 1996
County: Norfolk
CWGs History: Gold Coast 2018 (Triples Bronze)
Bio: Bowls at the Commonwealth Games has migrated indoors for Glasgow 2026, and that means only one thing – the stage is set for Katherine Rednall to shine. Since first taking the Singles title at the World Indoor Bowls Championships as an 18-year-old in 2014, Rednall has won the tournament seven times, most recently in 2026 after a thrilling final against Nicole Rogers. 2021, a rare year in which she didn’t win the title, Rednall miraculously still managed to compete while 8-months pregnant, taking home a superb silver.
Bowls excellence runs in Rednall’s blood as she grew up being taught by her father, John, who earned an unprecedented 100 caps for England before retiring from international duty in 2022. That natural talent has also seen her succeed abroad, taking a bronze in the Women’s Triples at the 2018 Gold Coast CWGs and, more recently, silver in the Women’s Singles at the inaugural World Bowls World Cup in Malaysia.
2026 has already seen Rednall top the world once at the Indoor Champs. Confidence is high that she can stay at the top with a gold in Glasgow.
News: Rednall Hopes World Title Can be Springboard to CWG Glory | Super Seven for Record-Breaking Rednall | World Cup 2025: England Bring Home Fours Medals | Rednall Headlines Day 6 of CWGs
Amy Pharaoh
Women's Pairs
Age: 47
D.O.B: March 20, 1979
County: Lincolnshire
CWGs History: Manchester 2002 (Pairs Bronze) | Melbourne 2006 (Triples Bronze) | Delhi 2010 (Pairs Gold) | Birmingham 2022 (Pairs Silver)
Bio: 2025 saw Amy Pharaoh named as one of the first ever inductees into the World Bowls Hall of Fame, perfectly illustrating the impact she has had on the sport during her long and illustrious career. Since rising to prominence by reaching the National Triples Final at just 14, Pharaoh has represented England at four Commonwealth Games, winning a medal at each. Perhaps the pinnacle moment of her career so far came in Delhi 2010, where she brought home a brilliant Women’s Pairs gold alongside Ellen Falkner.
In recent years, Pharaoh has shown she is still at the top of her game with wins in the Women’s Pairs and Triples at the 2025 National Bowls Finals, as well as taking bronze while paired up with Sophie Tolchard in the Women’s Pairs at the notoriously tricky Hong Kong International Classic.
Pharaoh will compete in the Pairs again at Glasgow 2026 and will hope that her experience combined with the vast international know-how of teammate Sian Honnor brings a repeat of her achievement at Delhi 2010.
News: Pharaoh Hitting Reset Button Ahead of CWGs Return | HKIC Report: England Bring Home Bronze and Silver | Bowls Champ Amy Inducted into Hall of Fame | Lincolnshire bowls lovers hope game can become national obsession during Commonwealth Games | BBC: Women’s Pairs Claim Gold
Sian Honnor
Women's Pairs
Age: 38
D.O.B: January 14, 1988
County: Kent
CWGs History: Delhi 2010 (Triples Bronze) | Glasgow 2014 (Triples Gold) | Gold Coast 2018 (Triples Bronze) | Birmingham 2022 (Triples Gold)
Bio: Sian Honnor’s name is synonymous with bowls and with success at the Commonwealth Games. The Kent bowler has represented England at the CWGs on four consecutive occasions, winning a fantastic two golds and two bronzes in that time. Consistency is the name of the game when it comes to Honnor’s record on the biggest stage, ensuring that she has never failed to win a medal.
Honnor’s bowls journey began with her grandparents as a youngster in Canterbury. Those early experiences with her family built a love for the game which has translated into a glittering career of domestic and international success. Bowls fans will also know Honnor’s voice as a regular contributor to BBC coverage.
2026 will see Honnor swapping the Women’s Triples for the Pairs as she partners Amy Pharaoh. Should the experienced pair win a gold medal, it will be the first time Honnor has won golds at consecutive CWGs.
News: Sian Proving Sky’s the Limit | Kent Athlete Named in CWGs Squad | Keeping Mum: Honnor Eyes Fifth Commonwealth Medal | BBC: Women’s Pairs Claim Gold
England Para Bowls Team
Kieran Rollings
Men's Para Pairs (B6-B8)
Age: 26
D.O.B: December 2, 1999
County: Northamptonshire
CWGs History: Gold Coast 2018 | Birmingham 2022 (Pairs Bronze)
Bio: With a name like ‘Rollings’, some would say that Kieran has the perfect name for bowls. It just so happens that he has the ability to match and is one of the stars of the Para Bowls scene. 2026 sees the Northamptonshire player heading to his third Commonwealth Games at just 26 years old. He has been in and around the international squad since 2016 and boasts a litany of medals from the top competitions in our sport, including a bronze medal from Birmingham 2022.
Rollings is also a hugely positive member of the bowls community and a fantastic ambassador for disability sport. He admittedly ‘has been hooked’ on the sport since discovering it through his grandfather in 2011 and has never looked back.
Glasgow 2026 will see Rollings partner indoor specialist Joe Peplow in the Para Men’s Pairs. They will be hoping that their mix of youth, experience and skill will put them in good position to return to the Midlands with a medal.
News: Rollings Benefitting from Break Ahead of CWGs Return | Commonwealth Star Makes Time for Club Admin
Joe Peplow
Men's Para Pairs (B6-B8)
Age: 66
D.O.B: November 14, 1959
County: Worcestershire
CWGs History: Debut
Bio: Glasgow 2026 will see talented Para bowler Joe Peplow making his Commonwealth Games debut as the event moves indoors for the first time in history. Peplow is an indoor specialist, winning multiple national titles on carpet as well as helping England to win the 2023 Para Indoor Home Nations title.
Peplow found bowls after losing both his legs in a motorway collision 17 years ago. His natural talent shone through almost immediately, and within a couple of years he was representing Disability Bowls England and learning from the top players in the country.
Peplow is a passionate voice for disability sports and hopes that success at the CWGs will inspire other people with disabilities to give our sport a go.
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Michelle White
Women's Para Pairs (B6-B8)
Age: 51
D.O.B: January 12, 1975
County: Hertfordshire
CWGs History: Birmingham 2022
Bio: Michelle White is a fantastic example of what can be achieved with a positive attitude in the face of adversity. A regular club representative and winner of domestic competitions, she has described bowls as her ‘lifeline’ after falling in love with the sport immediately.
White has represented Disability Bowls England in several international test matches and was an important member of the England Para Bowls team at Birmingham 2022. She returns to the Commonwealth Games in the Women’s Pairs alongside indoor specialist Helen Wood and has another chance to turn what was once a hobby into international success.
Helen Wood
Women's Para Pairs (B6-B8)
Age: 60
D.O.B: July 26, 1966
County: Leicestershire
CWGs History: Debut
Bio: Indoor specialist Helen Wood will be making her Commonwealth Games debut at Glasgow 2026 after three-decades of prominence playing in Yorkshire. A natural sportsperson, Wood represented Great Britain in wheelchair basketball between 1986 – 1992 before her health deteriorated and she had to retire from the sport. A few years later she discovered bowls while on holiday, and despite early misgivings, became immediately attached to the sport.
Wood’s skill on carpet saw her ranked by the English Indoor Bowls Association (EIBA) as one of the best in the sport, placing her on their Women’s Rankings List in 2009. She has also won Disability Bowls England’s ‘Player of the Year’, took home the DBE National Singles title in 2004 and been named captain by DBE in a Para Home Nations tournament.
Ron Homer BEM
VI Mixed Pairs (B2-B3)
Age: 73
D.O.B: August 7, 1952
County: Somerset
CWGs History: Debut
Bio: Ron Homer is a long-standing and decorated member of the bowls community and has given 30 years of service to the VI bowls club in Yeovil. His commitment to our sport resulted in a British Empire Medal in 2025, as he was recognised in the King’s Honours. As valuable as he is to his club and community off the green, Homer is even better on it.
Since giving bowls a try for the first time in is 40s after suddenly losing his sight, Homer has risen through the ranks to become a stalwart at the international level. He has competed for Visually Impaired Bowls England (VIBE) many times at the International Blind Bowls Association World Championships, winning two bronze medals in the B2 Mixed Pairs and a superb gold in the 215 tournament, partnering Keith Cook in the B2 Pairs.
News: ‘Bowls Saved my Life – Now I’m Competing on the World Stage’ | Homer Recognised in New Year’s Honours | BBC: Visually Impaired Bowler says the sport saved him | Homer has no complaints after narrowly missing Gold
Sally-Ann Lewis-Wall
VI Mixed Pairs (B2-B3)
Age: 52
D.O.B: September 7, 1973
County: Leicestershire
CWGs History: Debut
Bio: Sally-Ann Lewis-Wall discovered bowls in 1987, but her skill in lawn sports began with Tennis, where she competed as a professional player and worked as a respected umpire and line judge. After her eyesight deteriorated, Lewis-Wall took up bowls on the recommendation from her grandfather and – despite having vision restrictions to just four metres – has reached the top level of the sport.
Lewis-Wall is a prominent figure on the Para Bowls scene and, along with Director Elizabeth Shipley, has become a force of nature on the international stage in recent times. 2025 saw Lewis-Wall name England Para Player of the Series in the British Bowls Para Series and in November the pair won the Para Women’s Singles gold at the inaugural World Bowls World Cup in Malaysia. The World Cup was seen as a prelude to Glasgow 2026, so Lewis-Wall will expect to be among the medals if she plays to her best.
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Sue Davies
VI Mixed Pairs (Director)
Age: 69
D.O.B: October 12, 1956
County: Worcestershire
CWGs History: Debut
Bio: Former England international bowler Sue Davies heads to Glasgow 2026 as the Director for VI bowler, Ron Homer. Davies will guide Homer during each game, using her bowls nous and experience to help him make winning decisions. After beginning her bowls journey in 1995, Davies worked her way into the England setup, making it to the long list of potential bowlers going to Delhi 2010, but didn’t quite make the final team. Davies’ nephew Andy Walters, and his wife Amy, have also played bowls for England. In Birmingham 2022, Davies cheered the England team on from the stands. This summer, she will take centre stage.
Elizabeth Shipley
VI Mixed Pairs (Director)
Age: 27
D.O.B: June 17, 1999
County: Leicestershire
CWGs History: Debut
Bio: Every successful VI bowler needs a brilliant Director to ‘be their eyes’ on the green. VI bowler Sally-Ann Lewis-Wall has achieved a lot on the international stage in recent times, and she attributes a huge part of that success to her Director, Elizabeth Shipley. Shipley has directed Lewis-Wall on several occasions, including during November’s World Bowls World Cup in Malaysia, where the pair won a bronze in the Para Mixed Pairs before claiming a superb gold medal in the Para Women’s Singles. Shipley and Lewis-Wall make a fantastic duo and will fancy their chances to replicate World Cup success at the Commonwealth Games.
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