29 Nov 2016

Mixed results for NZ on opening day of bowls world champs

7:15 pm on 29 November 2016

There's been mixed results for New Zealand on the opening day of the world bowls champs in Christchurch.

Current Commonweath Gold Medalist Jo Edwards lost her second game of the day to Kelly McKerihen of Canada 16-21.

The men's triples won two of their three games beating Jersey 16-13 in the first round but were trounced by Australia 19-9 in their second but bounced back with 23-8 win over Canada.

The NZ men's triple of Ali Forsyth, Blake Signal and Mike Nagy enjoyed a 23-8 win over Canada.

The NZ men's triple of Ali Forsyth, Blake Signal and Mike Nagy enjoyed a 23-8 win over Canada. Photo: Supplied

The women's four had a surprise first up loss to Singapore but then enjoyed wins over South Africa and Australia.

The men's pair of Shannon McIIroy and Mike Kernaghan had two wins and a loss