Sharples Yellows demonstrated why they look destined to play in a the division higher next season, with a controlled performance against Eccles.

Stamping their authority on the first part of the match, Sharples then relaxed while still threatening the overall lead.

A spirited Eccles pushed on until the end, just outscoring their opponents in the second half.

Hough End Ladies continued their successful season with a decisive victory over Peers Steelers.

Even a stoic defence in the shape of Kath Leighton, could not stem the tide, as Julia Knowles shot Hough End well into the lead. The final score was a well deserved 25-9 win for Hough End.

Results - Division 1: DB3 34, CBs 14; Barnstormers 23, Olympia 'A' 32; CBs 23, Holy Cross 32; Sharples 19, Red Lion Ladies 20; Tobutt Sports 6, DB3 30. Division 2: BIHE 23, Higsons 13; Chequers 18, High Spirits 12; Dreams & Drapes 15, Gilnow Arms 22; St Bonifaces 17, Originals 25; Smithills S.C.'A' 28, Eagley Sports 22. Division 3: Olympia 'B' 0, Tyldesley 5; Andrea Whipp 0, Olympia 'B' 5; B.A.D. Girls 24, Inscape 9; Bupa 'A' 20, Healey Karwat 24; Tyldesley 11, Russell & Russell 25. Division 4: Bolton Metro 18, Royal Mail 16; Bupa 'B' 10, Redskins 38; Hough End Ladies 25, Peers Steelers 9; The Blue Belles 25, Stags Head 23. Division 5: Birthdays 23, United Seven 15; Dabs.Com 7, Smithills S.C.'B' 16; Eccles 14, Sharples Yellow 19; Wingates Ladies 22, West Bolt Juniors 13.