AIL League:Blackrock powered their way back to the top of Division One with a bonus point 33-19 victory over Young Munster at Stradbrook.
Shane Monahan scored his ninth of the campaign, while their were tries from Paul Huntley, Paul Graham, Jayden Hill and David Rowan as Blackrock edged away in the second half after the sides went into the break tied at 13-13.
With Clontarf going down to a 17-13 defeat against UL Bohemian in Limerick, ‘Rock now go top, one point ahead of Dolphin, who claimed a 25-12 win away to Ballymena. ‘Tarf are two points back in third spot.
Dolphin made it five-straight wins at Eaton Park, taking a 22-0 half-time lead with George Finn, Gary O'Keeffe and Barry O'Mahony all getting over for tries.
Rob Johnson and Jamie Smith put a better look on the scoreboard when they went over for Ballymena in the second half, but it was all too easy for the Cork side.
Reigning champions Cork Constitution moved up to fourth spot with a 49-3 drubbing of Dungannon at Stevenson Park.
Richie Lane helped himself to 24 points, including a try, while there were five-pointers for Tom Gleeson, Evan Ryan, Cronan Healy and Daragh Lyons as Con opened up after the break.
Shannon go fifth after taking the points from their encounter against Galwegians at Crowley Park. Hooker Mike English got over for the vital score in the 66th minute as they ran out 18-9 winners
Garryowen move up a place to sixth after a 22-15 win over Terenure College at Lakelands, while UCD jumped up the table following their 30-24 victory over Buccanneers at the Belfield Bowl.
St Mary’s got the better of Old Belvedere in the mid-table clash at Anglesea Road winning the Dublin derby 20-9.
