ROY Brown's long absence from the Hampshire county scene comes to a welcome end for the county's trip to Lancashire next weekend.

The former Basingstoke player, who has won over 100 caps, had moved with his job to County Durham but is now available again.

His place in the B side is one of two changes following Steve Greenough and Dennis Murrell's appearances in the A and B sides against Cambridgeshire.

There are also changes in the ladies' teams.

Jill Field is on holiday and Elaine Harty is given her place in the A team.

Sarah Morgan is back in the B team to replace Harty.

Sandra Wheeler's decision to take a rest from county darts means a debut appearance for Louise Pearce, a former county under-21 youth player.

Pennie Lewis receives her first call-up and travels as reserve.

HAMPSHIRE TEAMS:

Men's A: Steve Ballard, Jon Bramble, John Burbidge, Kevin Ede, Steve Greenough, Rick Lowther, Andy Mitchell, Dennis Murrell, Colin Philpott, Steve Phipps, Doogie Ralph, Sam Rooney.

Ladies' A: Elaine Harty, Kerry McGuire, Jane Monaghan, Joanne Senior, Jo Sibley, Zo Wood

Men's B: Danny Ballard, Roy Brown, Troy Butler, Greg Cheesbrough, Paul Clarkson, Andy Elvin, Graham Hardy, Martin Harper, Darren Hogg, Neil Neat, Anthony Whitcher, Alan Yates

Ladies' B: Amanda Humphrey, Mandy Keith, Sue Lowther, Sandie Wheeler, Wendy Reinstadtler

Men's Reserves: Ricky Cull; Ladies' Reserve: Pennie Lewis

INTERNATIONAL:

Seven Hampshire players are in Newport, Wales, this weekend for three PDC events.

Andy Jenkins heads the line-up, competing in the PDPA Players Championship today.

He then plays in the Budweiser UK Open Welsh regional event tomorrow.

Colin Monk is there too, but he and the other five Hampshire players will be competing for one of four places at the World Grand Prix event in Dublin next month.

Ian Eames, James Wade, Robert Heard, Bob Crawley and Martin Harper will all be chasing points and money in the weekend-long event.

Wade's World GP play off will see him facing former Hampshire man Cliff Lazarenko. And just to make it easy, Wade is in the same group as Phil 'The Power' Taylor tomorrow!

HAMPSHIRE LADIES' SUPER LEAGUE:

Bridget McGuire (Havant), Sue Lowther (Havant), Jill Field (Winchester), Cheryl Richens (Winchester), Dee Bennett (Portsmouth) and Carole Shinar (Portsmouth) all hit 180s in the opening round of matches.

Tina Martin (Havant) and Jean Penn (Gosport) both hit 107 finishes.

Top average of the week went to Jill Field with 20.31, but beaten Carole Shinar averaged 19.31.

Zo Wood hit 19.38 and Sue Lowther threw 19.78. Elaine Harty's average was 18.33.

Bishop's Waltham MEN - SUMMER

Rob Newland (Sam's) stormed his way to a first-ever individuals title in Bishop's Waltham with a 2-0 win over Jason Richards (Crown).

Newland was in form from the start as he blasted an 11-dart leg against veteran Jo Freemantle.

The 76-year old, about to start his 59th season in the winter league, was hit with 140, 140, 121 and a two-dart 100 finish.

Ian Reid and Mick Fall (Crown) are the Open Pairs champions after beating Darren Cook and Dave Laurent (Bishop's Waltham SC) 2-0 in the final.

Steve Perren and Lisa Holloway (Hedge End) were 2-0 winners in the Mixed Pairs final against Brian Colenutt and Sue Challis (Hill Park Memorial WMC).

ITCHEN & DISTRICT MEN:

Derek Winkworth (West End A) and K Chandler (Woolston T&L) have thrown maximums.

A reminder has come from the organisers to please use full names. One player has recorded a 14-dart leg, but the lack of a name means no mention!

Eastleigh TOWN & GUESTS LEAGUE:

Obelisk players completed their summer season in some style. Having won the title, John Harfield, Steve Ballard and Bob Crawley all hit 180s. And Crawley tossed in an 11-dart leg for good measure.

RESULTS:

Hampshire Ladies' Super League South Sunday Section: Havant 4 Gosport 5, Winchester 3 Portsmouth 6

Eastleigh Town & Guests

Division 1: Sam's 8 Netley BL 1, Obelisk 7 Loco A 2 Division 2: Eastleigh WMC 7 Imperial 2, Loco C 7 Longmead 2, Lock Stock & Barrel 4 Grantham 5.