Brinkburn Dene are looking good to repeat their league and cup success of last season.

Well clear of their rivals in the league they had a comfortable win over Barnard Castle in the semi-final of the Harrison Cup and will now meet Railway Athletic in the final.

Rink scores as follows Dene names first: M Buckley, P Simpson, T Peacock 18, J Finlay, D Walker, H Davison 21; K Hutchinson, D Heseltine, D Hird 31; R brass, T Roe, b Carter 8; D Fudge W Tmas, L Walker 16, R Littlefair, B Sparrow, M Branthwaite 15. Dene won by 21.

A close game in the champion of champions saw John Green (sp) leading Richard Gent (RA) 16-9 but a good right back by Gent saw him leading 19-16. Despite dropping a four to gibe Green the lead again, A two on the final end gave Gent a close victory 21.20.