All-Ireland Division 1A round-up: Old Belvedere go top, UCD overcome Nenagh Ormond

Elsewhere, defending champions Clontarf got back to winning ways in what was a repeat of last season's semi-final.
All-Ireland Division 1A round-up: Old Belvedere go top, UCD overcome Nenagh Ormond

Old Belvedere contest a line out. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Clohessy.

Old Belvedere continue to impress on their return to Division 1A rugby, moving to the top of the table after beating Ballynahinch 32-17 at Ollie Campbell Park.

Belvedere, champions of the Energia All-Ireland League's second tier last season, had two tries from powerful prop Ryan McMahon, and replacement Joe White went over for an 81st-minute bonus point score.

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