Reigning champions Clontarf, meanwhile, earned a victory at Old Belvedere, while Ballynahinch took the spoils from Cork Con.

Meanwhile, Clontarf captain Dylan Donnellan continued his try-per-game strike-rate since the new season began, as the defending champions powered their way to a bonus point win at Old Belvedere.

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