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Burgess Hill Bowls ClubEst. 1895 · Burgess Hill, West Sussex

The Edward & Gladys Rowland Cup

Hosted by Burgess Hill Bowls Club — one of Sussex's premier inter-club competitions.

About the Competition

The Rowland Cup has been a fixture in the Sussex bowls calendar for many years, organised and hosted by Burgess Hill Bowls Club. Around 50 clubs from across Sussex enter each year, competing in the Edward Rowland Cup and the Gladys Rowland Cup.

Clubs may enter one or both draws. Matches are played throughout the season on a knockout basis, with both competition winners meeting at Finals Day, held at BHBC's ground in Burgess Hill.

Current Season

Competition Rules

Past Winners

2025

Preston, winners of the 2025 Edward Rowland Cup
Edward Rowland Cup 2025 — Preston
Shoreham, winners of the 2025 Gladys Rowland Cup
Gladys Rowland Cup 2025 — Shoreham

2024

Southwick, winners of the 2024 Edward Rowland Cup
Edward Rowland Cup 2024 — Southwick
Horsham, winners of the 2024 Gladys Rowland Cup
Gladys Rowland Cup 2024 — Horsham

Venue & Finals Day

Finals Day 2026 is on Sunday 6 September 2026 at Burgess Hill Bowls Club, Westhill Drive, Burgess Hill RH15 9PP.

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