Darts Legend George Noble Retires After Littler-Humphries Premier League Final

Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts prodigy known as 'The Nuke,' has made a significant impact in the sport by becoming the youngest ever World Champion and setting records in the Premier League Darts. Despite his rapid rise, darts legend Dennis Priestley believes Littler would not match the consistency or dominance of Phil Taylor, widely regarded as the greatest player, placing Taylor above both Littler and his rival Luke Humphries. Littler recently lost his Premier League title to Humphries, who credited Phil Taylor for providing valuable advice to help him secure the victory. Meanwhile, darts referee George Noble, a prominent figure in the sport for over three decades, has retired after officiating the 2025 Premier League final featuring Littler and Humphries. Noble's career highlights include calling the first nine-dart finish in PDC World Championship history and participating in 18 World Championships. The 2025 Premier League season concluded with Littler, Humphries, Gerwyn Price, and Nathan Aspinall competing for the title, with Littler favored to win again despite his recent loss to Humphries.