The top two in Division Three both lost this afternoon as leaders Banbridge maintained the pace in first despite coming asunder 22-15 at Wanderers and Instonians also lost out.

Division Three leaders Banbridge won for the seventh time this season today in their hunt for promotion, as once again their dominant pack saw them to the points, but only just, winning 22-20 against visitors Old Wesley.

Leaders Banbridge maintained their promotion push with a fifth consecutive win this season, this time gunning down Skerries 22-10 at Rifle Park.

Ulster sides Instonians and Banbridge lead the way in Division 3 following the third round of games.