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Darts world champion Rob Cross reveals 5.30am call from uncle that changed his life forever - Daily Record
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Rob Cross says he is 'out' of Premier League darts mix and slams 'stupid' Masters event - Daily Star
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The trip that turned Rob Cross from pub player to world darts champion | PDC World Championships | The Guardian
![PDC Darts on Twitter: "CLEMENS WINS IT! Gabriel Clemens is into the Semi-Finals of the 2019 German Darts Masters after defeating Rob Cross 8-5 here in Cologne! https://t.co/sXu3vVWgZT" / X PDC Darts on Twitter: "CLEMENS WINS IT! Gabriel Clemens is into the Semi-Finals of the 2019 German Darts Masters after defeating Rob Cross 8-5 here in Cologne! https://t.co/sXu3vVWgZT" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D_YkPwrUYAAnE-U.jpg:large)
PDC Darts on Twitter: "CLEMENS WINS IT! Gabriel Clemens is into the Semi-Finals of the 2019 German Darts Masters after defeating Rob Cross 8-5 here in Cologne! https://t.co/sXu3vVWgZT" / X
![NSW Darts Masters: Rob Cross completes World Series double by hammering Damon Heta | Darts News | Sky Sports NSW Darts Masters: Rob Cross completes World Series double by hammering Damon Heta | Darts News | Sky Sports](https://e0.365dm.com/23/08/2048x1152/skysports-rob-cross-new-south-wales_6248778.jpg)
NSW Darts Masters: Rob Cross completes World Series double by hammering Damon Heta | Darts News | Sky Sports
![25 May 2018, Germany, Gelsenkirchen: Rob Cross of England in action during the German Darts Masters in the PDC World Series of Darts. Photo: Friso Gentsch/dpa Credit: dpa picture alliance/Alamy Live News 25 May 2018, Germany, Gelsenkirchen: Rob Cross of England in action during the German Darts Masters in the PDC World Series of Darts. Photo: Friso Gentsch/dpa Credit: dpa picture alliance/Alamy Live News](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MR159R/25-may-2018-germany-gelsenkirchen-rob-cross-of-england-in-action-during-the-german-darts-masters-in-the-pdc-world-series-of-darts-photo-friso-gentschdpa-credit-dpa-picture-alliancealamy-live-news-MR159R.jpg)
25 May 2018, Germany, Gelsenkirchen: Rob Cross of England in action during the German Darts Masters in the PDC World Series of Darts. Photo: Friso Gentsch/dpa Credit: dpa picture alliance/Alamy Live News
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NSW Darts Masters: Rob Cross completes World Series double by hammering Damon Heta | Darts News | Sky Sports
![World Cup of Darts: England and Wales progress as Belgium win classic encounter vs Netherlands | Darts News | Sky Sports World Cup of Darts: England and Wales progress as Belgium win classic encounter vs Netherlands | Darts News | Sky Sports](https://e0.365dm.com/23/06/2048x1152/skysports-rob-cross-michael-smith_6190666.jpg)
World Cup of Darts: England and Wales progress as Belgium win classic encounter vs Netherlands | Darts News | Sky Sports
![Rob CROSS (ENG), action, throw, throw, bust, German Darts Masters, on 25.05, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-104563754 | agefotostock Rob CROSS (ENG), action, throw, throw, bust, German Darts Masters, on 25.05, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-104563754 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/4a315dc55aa5c5ef8afe72bc379a2d0a/pah-104563754.jpg)
Rob CROSS (ENG), action, throw, throw, bust, German Darts Masters, on 25.05, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-104563754 | agefotostock
![Gottingen, Germany. 27th Oct, 2019. 27 October 2019, Lower Saxony, Göttingen: Darts: PDC European Championship, final in the Lokhalle. Fans sit and stand on benches at the final between Price and Cross. Gottingen, Germany. 27th Oct, 2019. 27 October 2019, Lower Saxony, Göttingen: Darts: PDC European Championship, final in the Lokhalle. Fans sit and stand on benches at the final between Price and Cross.](https://l450v.alamy.com/450v/2a6mwtk/gottingen-germany-27th-oct-2019-27-october-2019-lower-saxony-gttingen-darts-pdc-european-championship-final-in-the-lokhalle-rob-cross-from-england-gesticulates-in-the-final-against-price-credit-dpa-picture-alliancealamy-live-news-2a6mwtk.jpg)
Gottingen, Germany. 27th Oct, 2019. 27 October 2019, Lower Saxony, Göttingen: Darts: PDC European Championship, final in the Lokhalle. Fans sit and stand on benches at the final between Price and Cross.
![File:Rob Cross - 2017253190104 2017-09-10 PDC German Darts Grand Prix (GDGP) - Sven - 1D X MK II - 0043 - AK8I4697.jpg - Wikimedia Commons File:Rob Cross - 2017253190104 2017-09-10 PDC German Darts Grand Prix (GDGP) - Sven - 1D X MK II - 0043 - AK8I4697.jpg - Wikimedia Commons](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Rob_Cross_-_2017253190104_2017-09-10_PDC_German_Darts_Grand_Prix_%28GDGP%29_-_Sven_-_1D_X_MK_II_-_0043_-_AK8I4697.jpg/2560px-Rob_Cross_-_2017253190104_2017-09-10_PDC_German_Darts_Grand_Prix_%28GDGP%29_-_Sven_-_1D_X_MK_II_-_0043_-_AK8I4697.jpg)
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![PDC Darts on X: "🏆 𝗠𝘃𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡! 🟢 It's a THIRTY THIRD Euro Tour title for Michael van Gerwen who defeats Rob Cross 8-5 in a thrilling final and he PDC Darts on X: "🏆 𝗠𝘃𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡! 🟢 It's a THIRTY THIRD Euro Tour title for Michael van Gerwen who defeats Rob Cross 8-5 in a thrilling final and he](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNwwUMCWYAQjzkK.jpg:large)
PDC Darts on X: "🏆 𝗠𝘃𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡! 🟢 It's a THIRTY THIRD Euro Tour title for Michael van Gerwen who defeats Rob Cross 8-5 in a thrilling final and he
![Dortmund, Germany. 27th Oct, 2022. Darts, European Darts Championship, European Darts Championship of the Professional Darts Corporation in the Westfalenhalle: James Wade from Great Britain (l) talks with Rob Cross from Great Dortmund, Germany. 27th Oct, 2022. Darts, European Darts Championship, European Darts Championship of the Professional Darts Corporation in the Westfalenhalle: James Wade from Great Britain (l) talks with Rob Cross from Great](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2K9D4JC/dortmund-germany-27th-oct-2022-darts-european-darts-championship-european-darts-championship-of-the-professional-darts-corporation-in-the-westfalenhalle-james-wade-from-great-britain-l-talks-with-rob-cross-from-great-britain-credit-david-inderlieddpaalamy-live-news-2K9D4JC.jpg)
Dortmund, Germany. 27th Oct, 2022. Darts, European Darts Championship, European Darts Championship of the Professional Darts Corporation in the Westfalenhalle: James Wade from Great Britain (l) talks with Rob Cross from Great
![Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland. 26th May, 2018. Stefan STOYKE (left, GER) gives Rob CROSS (ENG) the hand, handshake, half figure, half figure, gesture, gesture, German Darts Masters, on 25.05.2018 in the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland. 26th May, 2018. Stefan STOYKE (left, GER) gives Rob CROSS (ENG) the hand, handshake, half figure, half figure, gesture, gesture, German Darts Masters, on 25.05.2018 in the Veltins Arena in](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MT2JDR/gelsenkirchen-deutschland-26th-may-2018-stefan-stoyke-left-ger-gives-rob-cross-eng-the-hand-handshake-half-figure-half-figure-gesture-gesture-german-darts-masters-on-25052018-in-the-veltins-arena-in-gelsenkirchengermany-usage-worldwide-credit-dpaalamy-live-news-MT2JDR.jpg)
Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland. 26th May, 2018. Stefan STOYKE (left, GER) gives Rob CROSS (ENG) the hand, handshake, half figure, half figure, gesture, gesture, German Darts Masters, on 25.05.2018 in the Veltins Arena in
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PDC European Tour: Michael van Gerwen wins Interwetten German Darts Championship | Darts News | Sky Sports
![Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland. 25th May, 2018. Rob CROSS (ENG), action, throw, throw, bust, German Darts Masters, on Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland. 25th May, 2018. Rob CROSS (ENG), action, throw, throw, bust, German Darts Masters, on](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MT2HWB/gelsenkirchen-deutschland-25th-may-2018-rob-cross-eng-action-throw-throw-bust-german-darts-masters-on-25052018-in-the-veltins-arena-in-gelsenkirchengermany-usage-worldwide-credit-dpaalamy-live-news-MT2HWB.jpg)
Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland. 25th May, 2018. Rob CROSS (ENG), action, throw, throw, bust, German Darts Masters, on
![File:Rob Cross - 2017253192312 2017-09-10 PDC German Darts Grand Prix (GDGP) - Sven - 1D X MK II - 0101 - B70I6577.jpg - Wikimedia Commons File:Rob Cross - 2017253192312 2017-09-10 PDC German Darts Grand Prix (GDGP) - Sven - 1D X MK II - 0101 - B70I6577.jpg - Wikimedia Commons](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e2/Rob_Cross_-_2017253192312_2017-09-10_PDC_German_Darts_Grand_Prix_%28GDGP%29_-_Sven_-_1D_X_MK_II_-_0101_-_B70I6577.jpg/800px-Rob_Cross_-_2017253192312_2017-09-10_PDC_German_Darts_Grand_Prix_%28GDGP%29_-_Sven_-_1D_X_MK_II_-_0101_-_B70I6577.jpg?20170915111453)
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Rob Cross beats Nathan Aspinall in thrilling New Zealand Darts Masters final to claim title | Darts News | Sky Sports
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Rob CROSS (ENG), action, throw, throw, bust, German Darts Masters, on 25.05, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-104563732 | agefotostock
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Darts results: Michael van Gerwen defeats Chris Dobey in German Darts Grand Prix thriller to set up clash with Rob Cross
![File:Rob Cross - 2017253191310 2017-09-10 PDC German Darts Grand Prix (GDGP) - Sven - 1D X MK II - 0238 - AK8I4892.jpg - Wikimedia Commons File:Rob Cross - 2017253191310 2017-09-10 PDC German Darts Grand Prix (GDGP) - Sven - 1D X MK II - 0238 - AK8I4892.jpg - Wikimedia Commons](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Rob_Cross_-_2017253191310_2017-09-10_PDC_German_Darts_Grand_Prix_%28GDGP%29_-_Sven_-_1D_X_MK_II_-_0238_-_AK8I4892.jpg/2560px-Rob_Cross_-_2017253191310_2017-09-10_PDC_German_Darts_Grand_Prix_%28GDGP%29_-_Sven_-_1D_X_MK_II_-_0238_-_AK8I4892.jpg)
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Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland. 26th May, 2018. Rob CROSS (ENG), action, throw, throw, portrait, portrait, portrait, close up, German Darts Masters, on 25.05.2018 in the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen/Germany. | usage worldwide Credit: dpa/Alamy
![World Cup of Darts: Rob Cross, Gary Anderson to take part as Australia aim to defend their title | Darts News | Sky Sports World Cup of Darts: Rob Cross, Gary Anderson to take part as Australia aim to defend their title | Darts News | Sky Sports](https://e0.365dm.com/22/12/2048x1152/skysports-rob-cross-world-darts-championship_6004975.jpg)
World Cup of Darts: Rob Cross, Gary Anderson to take part as Australia aim to defend their title | Darts News | Sky Sports
![PDC Darts on Twitter: "Classy display from Rob Cross, who rounds off Saturday's second round action in Jena with a thumping 6-1 win over Martin Lukeman. 100.48 average for the reigning European PDC Darts on Twitter: "Classy display from Rob Cross, who rounds off Saturday's second round action in Jena with a thumping 6-1 win over Martin Lukeman. 100.48 average for the reigning European](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FcUrTIzWQAA7lm9.jpg:large)
PDC Darts on Twitter: "Classy display from Rob Cross, who rounds off Saturday's second round action in Jena with a thumping 6-1 win over Martin Lukeman. 100.48 average for the reigning European
![25 May 2018, Germany, Gelsenkirchen: Rob Cross of England takes a selfie with a fan during the German Darts Masters in the PDC World Series of Darts. Photo: Friso Gentsch/dpa Credit: dpa 25 May 2018, Germany, Gelsenkirchen: Rob Cross of England takes a selfie with a fan during the German Darts Masters in the PDC World Series of Darts. Photo: Friso Gentsch/dpa Credit: dpa](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MR15AG/25-may-2018-germany-gelsenkirchen-rob-cross-of-england-takes-a-selfie-with-a-fan-during-the-german-darts-masters-in-the-pdc-world-series-of-darts-photo-friso-gentschdpa-credit-dpa-picture-alliancealamy-live-news-MR15AG.jpg)
25 May 2018, Germany, Gelsenkirchen: Rob Cross of England takes a selfie with a fan during the German Darts Masters in the PDC World Series of Darts. Photo: Friso Gentsch/dpa Credit: dpa
![Cross and Cullen only two seeds to fall so far at German Darts Open as Raman and Bunting move through | Dartsnews.com Cross and Cullen only two seeds to fall so far at German Darts Open as Raman and Bunting move through | Dartsnews.com](https://r.testifier.nl/Acbs8526SDKI/resizing_type:fill/watermark:Jonas+Hunold%2FPDC+Europe/width:1200/height:675/plain/https%3A%2F%2Fs3-newsifier.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fdartsnews.com%2Fimages%2F2023-07%2Frob-cross2-r2-edm23-64a044507f221.jpeg)
Cross and Cullen only two seeds to fall so far at German Darts Open as Raman and Bunting move through | Dartsnews.com
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![German Darts Grand Prix: Michael van Gerwen wins again but Rob Cross proves he's a star in the making German Darts Grand Prix: Michael van Gerwen wins again but Rob Cross proves he's a star in the making](https://www.sportinglife.com/images/news/945x532/a21d8fc1-665e-4302-9e2c-8fa105bf49d4.jpg)