LEIGH Miners Rangers moved four points clear at the top of the Premier Division with a 30-20 win against West Hull side.

With just six points separating the sides going into the final minutes Wests were pushing for what could have proven the levelling score but Miners, led by the irrepressible Scott O’Brien, broke clear to seal the win with Brad Hargreaves’ second try of the game.

Hull's Danny Nicklas and it was the latter who opened the scoring when he dummied and scooted over for an early lead.

Miners took the lead when O’Brien chipped the defence and regathered before linking with Jonny Youds to put Harry Gagen over out wide, with Youds adding the extras.

Miners extended the advantage as Darryl Kay drove to the line and offloaded for the ball to be spread left and Hargreaves go over the line.

Nicklas found a gap t and scored for Hull as they regained the lead, Nicklas’ bobbling kick being missed by the back-tracking defence and Josh Nicklin nipping in to score, Dylan Price converting.

Just before the break, Miners had the interval advantage when some slick play saw O’Brien put Youds over for 16-14.

The opening stages of the second half were nervy, but Shaun Dowie scored a try and then with 12 minutes remaining and Gagen grabbed his second.

Hull rallied with a try by Ash Rout before Hargreaves put the icing on the cake with a try.