Cospicua Rangers have moved back into first place in the National Blackball Championship after defeating Ħamrun 147 A 11–6. The Bormla side now lead the standings with 18 points, two ahead of Qormi Pinto A in second place.

Ħamrun, meanwhile, responded to the defeat by securing an 11–9 win over Mrieħel Billiard House A earlier in the week.

In Regional Section A, Qormi Pinto B strengthened their position at the top of the table with an 11–3 win over San Ġwann Tiki Taka Boys.

In Section B, Ħamrun 147 B maintained their perfect record after eight matches, although they were pushed hard by PL Balzan before securing an 11–9 victory. Elsewhere, Siġġiewi Montekristo edged Birkirkara Youngsters 11–9, while Selmun Sports Club A claimed an important 11–7 win over San Ġwann Tiki Taka Spartans.

PL Floriana remain leaders in Regional Section A of the Community League after an 11–4 victory over Siġġiewi Montekristo C. Two matches ended in draws: Żebbuġ St Joseph B vs Mrieħel Billiard House B finished 10–10, as did Cospicua Rangers B vs Ħamrun 1889 Bar.

Birkirkara Juve recorded an 11–5 win over Birżebbuġa St Peter’s B.

In Community League Section B, Ħamrun 147 D continue to lead the standings after an 11–8 win over PL Balzan B. They hold a five-point lead over Birkirkara Boċċi, who defeated Żebbuġ St Joseph C 11–4. Siġġiewi Montekristo and Selmun Sports Club B also shared the points after a 10–10 draw.

Standings

National Championship: Cospicua Rangers A – 18 pts, Qormi Pinto A – 16 pts, Ħamrun 147 A – 13 pts, Mrieħel Billiard House A – 7 pts.

Regional Section A: Qormi Pinto B – 22 pts, San Ġwann Tiki Taka Boys – 13 pts, Ħamrun 147 C – 13 pts, Valletta Fossa Boys – 9 pts, Żebbuġ St Joseph A – 7 pts, Domus Kids Żejtun A – 0 pts.

Regional Section B: Ħamrun 147 B – 24 pts, San Ġwann Tiki Taka Spartans – 15 pts, Birkirkara Youngsters – 15 pts, Selmun Sports Club A – 7 pts, Siġġiewi Montekristo A – 6 pts, PL Balzan A – 4 pts.

Community League Section A: PL Floriana – 34 pts, Cospicua Rangers B – 32 pts, Birkirkara Juve – 30 pts, Ħamrun 1889 Bar – 25 pts, Birżebbuġa St Peter’s B – 17 pts, Żebbuġ St Joseph B – 13 pts, Selmun Sports Club C – 13 pts, Siġġiewi Montekristo C – 9 pts, Mrieħel Billiard House B – 8 pts.

Community League Section B: Ħamrun 147 D – 35 pts, Birkirkara Bocci – 30 pts, Siġġiewi Montekristo B – 28 pts, San Ġwann Tiki Taka Buddies – 28 pts, Selmun Sports Club B – 23 pts, Qormi Anici – 19 pts, Birżebbuġa St Peter’s A – 13 pts, Żebbuġ St Joseph C – 7 pts, PL Balzan B – 1 pt.