[2] In 2020, he was selected for the 2020 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Australia but the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

He then won a second bronze medal in the fours event (partnering McClure, Bennett and Adam McKeown) after winning their group but losing to Australia in the semi final.

[8] In the fours the team of Sam Barkley, Adam McKeown, Ian McClure and McHugh won the gold medal defeating India in the final.

[9] For the 2022 Commonwealth Games lawn bowler McHugh and boxer Michaela Walsh were the delegation's flagbearers during the opening ceremony.

[11] In addition to the six singles he has won six pairs (five with Barry Browne 2002, 2005, 2006, 2013, 2014) and (one with Sam Barkley 2021),[12] two triples (2016, 2017), two fours (1996 & 2005)[13] and two junior titles.