ARK Tigers took one large step closer to catching YMCA Raiders at the top of the Premiership after a dominant performance against the Rodney Richards Experience.

Tigers had James Gillard and John Crabtree to thank for their strong showing as they fell one short of maximum points.

With the win, Tigers were able to close the gap to just seven points, however YMCA Raiders still have one game in hand.

In Division 1, a Piotr Kopczyk maximum gave Saints Spinners an emphatic victory over The Levellers in a battle for the important second place spot.

The win leaves Spinners a strong position to secure second place.

But with onl a handful of games left the task of catching Tiverton Topspins looks impossible.

Premiership – Rodney Richards Experience 6, Ark Tigers 32; Tiverton Rockets 16, YMCA Raiders 27; YMCA Old Stars 29, Saints Edgers 14; Ark Angels 31, Ilminster Eagles 11.

Division 1 – The Levellers 14, Saints Spinners 27; Tiverton Topspins 30, Academy Tigers 9; Team X 30, Chimchimminney 8.