Clontarf set for home advantage in play-offs

Clontarf are odds-on for home advantage in the Ulster Bank League play-offs after hammering bottom side Ballynahinch 31-13 at Ballymacarn Park on Saturday.

‘Tarf have moved seven points clear in Division 1A with just two rounds remaining. Their five-try haul in Down included one from senior debutant Neil Reilly, the former Ireland U18 Clubs captain.

Old Belvedere shot clear of the relegation zone with a six-try 32-24 dismissal of Galwegians at Crowley Park. Their number 8 and captain Jonathan Slattery scored two tries.