The Premier Division decider between Apple-more and Home James took place on Saturday, with Home James grabbing a 41-35 victory.

As their league positions suggest, both teams were very strong and evenly matched, but it was the experience of the Home James defence that made the difference in this high-stakes game.

Applemore held a slender one-goal advantage after the first quarter, but were quickly pegged back in the second as Home James built a lead of their own.

The influence of both coaches was clear, with both sides showing a mix of determination and error-free play.

The second half proved to be a similar affair to the first, with neither side able to build a significant advantage over the other.

However, it was the strength and extra experience of the Home James defence that proved crucial in the end, as they held off Applemore's late efforts at a comeback to seal the title and a hard-fought victory.