ON FRIDAY, September 9, the Barry Darts League returned for the new season.

Champions of the premier league for the last five years, The Poachers, travelled to newly crowned division one champions, the Tynewydd Inn and carried on as they finished and came away with an 11 - 4 away victory, Dai Randel hit a 124 out shot.

Last season's runner-up, the Plastics C, beat Throws of Despair 10 - 7, with Richie Boucher hitting a 113 and Mark Jackson hitting a 102 out shot.

The Billy derby was won by The Ghosts who overcame The Wanderers 9 - 7, Eddie Deacon hit 100 and Simon Nettleship hit 127 out shots.

The Park Weasles and the Liberal Allsorts drew 8 - 8.

In division one, the new (but old) team from Rhoose are back with a huge 13 - 3 win for Runways B against Darty Rotten Scoundrels.

Former premier team Mariners '66' also recorded a 13 - 3 win against What's the point, the main talking point was David Davies with 180.

Runways beat Raiders of the last Dart 11 - 5.