The new Voisin champions carried away the Huelin Shield by just one point from the previous champions St Helier.

In their final match the team of Nick Le Masurier ,Steve le Couilliard, Graham Huelin, Kevin de Gruchy, Marcus Bisson and Paul Vibert eased past St John by 14 points.

Nick Le Masurier, whose great grandfather was president of the club when it last won the competition, said: ‘that good things come to those who wait …’