AIL Division 1A round-up: Former stars haunt St Mary's College and give UCD fourth win in a row

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.

St Mary's Rob Gilsenan scores a try against his former team. Pic: ©INPHO/Nick Elliott.

Rob Gilsenan and Ruairi Shields both touched down against their former club UCD as St. Mary's College won 45-24 to move five points clear at the top of Energia All-Ireland League Men's Division 1A.

Mark McHugh's men, who were beaten semi-finalists last year, scored four tries by half-time at the Bowl, including a couple of scores from halfwayHow, as they made it four victories on the trot.