The knockout singles and doubles have now reached finals nights while the three-a-side are at the semi-final stage.

In the premier league, Spring A tightened their grip on pole position with a resounding 8-1 victory at the Redburn, King Street had a free week, while North Arms B welcomed the Piper and will be comfortable with their 6-3 win.

The Berkeley travelled to Seahorse B and squeezed past the home team with a 5-4 win while Black Horse made the short trip to Residence A and left with the same 5-4 score.

Finally Spring Gardens B managed to pip Blake again 5-4 in the final premier game of the night in North Shields.

In the first division there were 6-3 wins for Hunting Lodge when hosting the Station, North Arms A at the Fat Ox and probably more significantly PJ's at home to the Albert A.

The Residence B travelled to Earsdon and left the Red Lion with a sneaky 5-4 win while Beaumont continued their charge up the table with an 8-1 win at home to VI's.

So in the premier league, Spring A lead the way with 177 followed by the Seahorse A on 159 and King Street on 158 while PJ's retake top spot in the first division on 163, a point – and game – more than the Albert B.

The Residence B lie third on 150, some way behind the front runners.

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