Clontarf held their advantage at the top of the All-Ireland League Division One this afternoon as they recorded a convincing 30-10 victory over Cork Constitution.
The chasing pack however were equally as ruthless in their disposal of the opposition keeping the battle at the top of the table as intriquing as ever.
Ballymena weathered early pressure from visitors UCD at Eaton Park to turn in a powerful second half performance to beat the Students by 41 points to 23.
Lansdowne stayed in touch as they came out on top in a tough battle with Shannon to win 28-20 to hold onto third spot.
Terenure College's miserable season continued as Buccaneers were far from hospitable, beating their guests by 51 points to five to move into fourth spot.
Blackrock College took advantage of Shannon's slip up by hammering UL Bohmians 51-19, resulting in their accension to fifth spot.
Belfast Harlequins won somewhat of a local derby as they played host to Dungannon. Harlequins scored 22 without reply to move into serious contention for a top six spot.
Carlow did their efforts to escape the drop the world of good as they managed to hold of the challenge of Garryowen as they won 22-18 in Oak Park.
That result left the door open for St. Mary's to capitalise, and that they did with a solid home performance and a 45-18 win over Galwegians.