THE reigning eightball world champion, Englishman Michael Hill, is to play exhibition matches in Launceston.

The 2008 and 2010 world masters champion and winner of 26 professional titles will be at the Launceston Working Men's Club on Thursday, April 7.

Spectators are invited to attend and watch a man considered to be the best eightball potter in the sport's history. Call the club on 6334 2100 for more information or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 6344 8788

Works Green flourishing

WORKS Green, the reigning billiards roster premier, remains on track to win back-to- back titles after a 4-0 drubbing of Works Blue.

It moves to second outright on the ladder and will play Black in the match next week, when handicaps will play a vital role.

Exeter RSL was the other big winner, winning 3-1 at Longford RSL. Exeter moves to third and could still get the double chance, needing to win against Navy next week, to play Green for second spot in the final round.

Works Red moved above Longford RSL with a 3-1 win against the Flaming Devils, who dropped a place to fifth. Josh Rainbow, the league's youngest player and still in the running for the consistency award, was Devils' only winner, scoring an exciting one- point win over Peter Seaman.

The other match resulted in 2-2 draw between Works Black and Works Navy.

The fight for the consistency trophy, which is determined on a percentage of wins over losses, is down to just five players. Only two can pass David Bates, who has 11 wins from 13 matches, and Bruce Lockley, who this week dropped to third with 10 wins from 14.

RESULTS: Works Green whitewashed Works Blue - Lee Morcom (240) d Michael Leslie (225) Glen Johansen (255) d Hans Georgeiff (245), David Thompson (310 ) d Peter Donati (90), George Zammit (270) d Graeme Pickett (-95).

Works Black drew 2-2 with Works Navy - David Bates (-100) d Ben Conrads (305), Peter Wallace (275) d Ray Skinner (260), Phil Page (270) d Andrew Saltmarsh (220), Alan Legg (290) d Bruce Lockley (190).

Works Red defeated The Flaming Devils 3-1 - Phil Rowbottom (285) d Roydyn Bishop (135), Barry Glover (245) d Andrew Rainbow (280), Keith Coomber (170) d Heath Rainbow (270), Josh Rainbow (295) d Peter Seaman (300).

Exeter RSL defeated Longford RSL 3-1 - Derek Peart (285) d Wayne Purdon (240), Chris Reid (265), d Graeme Purdon (320), Lloyd Rogers (300) d Greg Williams (280), Adrian White (180) d Rex Swain (180).

Best breaks: David Bates 59, 46, 38, Adrian White 44, Lee Morcom 26

Ladder after round 16, (two weeks remaining): Black 56, Green 49, Exeter RSL 44, Gold 43, Flaming Devils 42, Red 41, Longford 37, Navy 37, Blue 35.