Ballynahinch remain in control of Division 1B after digging deep to see off a committed Dublin University side 26-22 at Wallace High School.

Ballynahinch and Dublin University are locked together on 26 points at the top of Division 1B after both making it six wins out of six this afternoon.

Ballynahinch demolished lowly Blackrock College in a 52-19 success as they stormed to the top of the Division 1B standings.

Malone have taken over from UCD at the top of the Division 1B following their 60-3 demolition of Ulster rivals Ballymena this afternoon.

Dungannon 36 Galwegians 10

In a stunning run of results, the top three teams in Division 1B all suffered defeats today with Belfast Harlequins’ lead now standing at four points with just three rounds remaining.

DOLPHIN coach Steve Ford knew his side were out of the running for the Ulster Bank League title but knew they could have a say in the destination of the silverware in Division 1A.

Ninth-placed Bruff enjoyed an impressive 27-10 win over UCD at Kilballyowen Park after they made a splendid start.

Ballynahinch are the new leaders of Ulster Bank League Division 1B having come from behind to grab a share of the spoils with UCD this afternoon.

Today’s Division 1B clash at Annacotty was plodding along in a somewhat tedious manner until a three-try blitz in a seven-minute spell pushed Ballymena out of sight and on their way to a 30-13 success.

TOMÁS O’LEARY will make a rare appearance for Dolphin when his club meets arch local rivals Cork Constitution in the Ulster Bank League at Musgrave Park tonight (7.30pm), one of three Friday night fixtures.

YOUNG MUNSTER player coach Mike Prendergast marked his return from long-term injury with a welcome 23-19 Ulster Bank victory to provide holders Old Belvedere with a reality check at Clifford Park.

Shannon have started the new Ulster Bank League season with a marginal win over Dolphin today.

Buccaneers 14 Dungannon 17

UL Bohemians 32 Dungannon 22

NOTHING Bruff achieve these days ranks as a surprise and certainly UCD won’t land at Kilballyowen Park tomorrow with any expectations.

UL Bohemians 12 Clontarf 16

Dungannon 21 Lansdowne 18

IT was as coach Brian Walsh predicted – difficult – but Cork Constitution were resilient enough to secure the 26-20 victory over Shannon that was required to keep them on top of Division 1A of the All Ireland League.

Lansdowne 61 UCC 13

AIB LEAGUE DIVISION 1B:

RUGBY: AIB LEAGUE: RESULTS:

Ballymena 15 Dungannon 25

THE scene is set for a grandstand climax to the AIB League as high rollers Cork Constitution, St. Mary’s, Shannon, Dolphin as well as Garryowen and Blackrock continue to slug it out over three more weekends.

Dungannon 0 Old Belvedere 22

Dungannon 3 UCC 21

DUNGANNON 15 BALLYMENA 21

AIB LEAGUE DIVISION 1B:

Dungannon 13 Ballynahinch 8

Dungannon 14 Young Munster 8

Dungannon 22 Blackrock College 14

GARRYOWEN youngster Conor Murray provided the finishing touch to his side’s crucial AIB League victory over UCD at Belfield on Saturday.

Dungannon 15 Ballymena 19, Stevenson Park

AIB All-Ireland League Div One Half-Time Scores

Dungannon 3 Cork Constitution 49

Dungannon 19 Garryowen 26

Dungannon 23 Buccaneers 36

Dungannon 22 Dolphin 16

BLACKROCK COLLEGE exacted revenge for last season’s AIB All-Ireland Cup final defeat to Shannon with a thrilling 41-27 win at Stradbrook on Saturday.

Dungannon 10 St. Mary's College 27

JEREMY MANNING’S late penalty helped Cork Constitution record their fifth consecutive win in Division One of the AIB League after an 18-16 victory away to Ballymena.

Dungannon 19 Clontarf 23

Dungannon climbed into 13th place in the Division One standings thanks to this gritty win over UL Bohemians at Stevenson Park.

Dungannon 12 Old Belvedere 29, Stevenson Park