Raymond van Barneveld gets one over rival Phil Taylor as ‘Stay at Home Darts’ match raises £15,000 for charity
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Five-time world champion Raymond Van Barneveld recovered from 6-3 down to beat Phil Taylor in a charity darts match played from their living rooms. It was billed as the biggest clash in stay-at-home darts history with Van Barneveld winning 7-6 as he renewed his rivalry with Taylor on a soft-tip interactive board. Van Barneveld, playing in The Hague in Holland, initially struggled as Taylor picked up the ninth leg to move within one of victory. “The most important thing was raising money for the NHS and those doctors and nurses are who are doing an amazing job.” Taylor races to a 5-3 lead but ended up in defeat Van Barneveld added: “We had great fun with some small banter.