4 Sep 2023

NZ bowler Tayla Bruce wins world title

From Morning Report, 8:52 am on 4 September 2023

Christchurch bowler Tayla Bruce came storming home to win the women's singles crown at the World Bowls Championships in Australia yesterday.

Down 18-16 against Canadian Kelly McKerihen, Bruce won three points on each of the last two ends to power home to a 22-18 victory.

She became the third New Zealand woman to win the world title, joining Elise Wilkie - who won two titles - and Val Smith.

World Champion Tayla Bruce spoke to Corin Dann.