Jason Tustain led the way as St James A stayed right in touch at the top of the Division 1 table after a 7-3 win over Rutherford.

The victory keeps them in third, but just two points off top spot, with a game in hand over the leading two sides.

Neil Hurford did his best for Rutherford with singles wins over Michael Wilkins, Andy Misseldine and then a doubles success with Glen Freeman, but it was to no avail.

Tustain’s maximum gave St James the points.

Tony Gorman was another to win all three matches as Bicester A beat Vikings B 7-3. Jeff Rigby chipped in with two.

Eddie Herrity made the difference for Begbroke A, as they beat Gladiators A 7-3.

In Division 2, top side Gladiators B beat Vikings E 6-4, then Vikings D 7-3.

Against Vikings E, Xing Jiu-Huang and Yungtai Hsu both got their usual maximums, but the duo had to take a back seat as Geraint Lloyd reeled off three quite remarkable wins.

Second-placed Vikings C hammered clubmates Vikings D 9-1, who again relied on Lloyd to avoid the whitewash.

John Duncalfe set up Forum D for a 6-4 victory over Haddenham A with a good maximum.

Forum E had a good week in Division 3, first beating Vikings G 6-4, then holding clubmates Forum F to a draw, despite a maximum for Laurel Christer.

There were too many Joes for Vikings to cope with when Bicester C faced up to Vikings F.

Joe Marrs teamed up with Joe McGivern and both hit maximums, while Tom Marrs won one to give Bicester a 7-3 success.

In Division 4, Holton extended their lead at the top by crushing Vikings H 8-2.

Paul Howard was in form for Vikings, ending Brian Dobson's 100 per cent winning record, but Ewan Shearer got his maximum for Holton.

Second-placed Haddenham B lost ground by fielding just a two-man team and losing 6-4 to Forum I.

Vikings H had more luck against Forum G and settled for a draw.

Forum H drew with Forum L, with David Berkon picking up a maximum.

While Thomas Bowden won all three games for Forum G in their draw with Forum L.