AIL round-up: Old Belvedere crush Cork Con as Terenure run riot against UCD

JOB DONE: Jhy Legg, right, and Patrick Dowling of Old Belvedere after the Energia Men's All-Ireland League Division 1A match between Cork Constitution and Old Belvedere at Temple Hill in Cork. Photo by Eakin Howard/Sportsfile

Old Belvedere and Terenure College are the teams to beat in Division 1A following another action-packed round of the Energia All-Ireland League, while Clontarf returned to winning ways with an impressive victory over Ballynahinch.

Blackrock College moved to the summit of Division 1B, Cashel edged a dramatic encounter against Dungannon in Division 2A to move top, Malone maintained their perfect start in Division 2B North, while in Division 2B South Clonmel continued their unbeaten start with victory over Old Crescent.

Clontarf bounced back from their defeat to Old Belvedere with a 39-21 bonus-point victory over Ballynahinch at Castle Avenue, inspired by a hat-trick from hooker Dylan Donnellan.

Donnellan opened the scoring after five minutes, but Ballynahinch responded through captain Claytan Milligan to leave the sides level at 7-7 at half-time. The second half produced a flurry of tries, with Paul Deeny crossing for Clontarf before Pierce Crowe and Aaron Sexton replied for the visitors.

However, Donnellan struck twice in quick succession to complete his hat-trick, while Oisin McCormack added another try. Conor Kelly contributed 14 points with the boot as Clontarf secured an important victory.

Old Belvedere maintained their excellent form with a 24-7 bonus-point victory away to Cork Constitution at Temple Hill.

Evan Clarke gave Cork Con an early lead, but Jayden Beckett responded almost immediately to leave the sides level at the interval.

Belvedere took control after the restart, with Calum Dowling crossing twice in the space of 11 minutes before George Hadden secured the bonus point with a fourth try in the 74th minute.

Terenure College produced the highest score in Division 1A, defeating UCD 47-25 at Lakelands Park.

The hosts ran in seven tries, including a double from Aran Egan, while Caolan Dooley, Adam LaGrue, Dylan Murphy and Luke Rigney also crossed alongside a penalty try. Bernard White scored twice for UCD, with Luke Coffey adding another try.

St Mary's College secured a 26-17 bonus-point victory over Old Wesley at Energia Park.

Richie Bergin opened the scoring for Mary's to cancel out an earlier penalty from Tom Larke to leave it 7-3 at the break. Matias Jensen responded for Wesley shortly after the restart, while replacement Richie Fahy crossed twice in the second half before Ruairi Shields added a fourth try. Paidi Farrell scored late for Wesley.

Lansdowne recorded a 36-26 bonus-point victory away to Young Munster at Tom Clifford Park.

Bobby Sheehan and Matt Healy crossed early for Lansdowne, but Young Munster responded through Brock Gallagher, Rob Carney and Oisin Minogue to lead 19-17 at half-time.

Benjamin Whatley extended the hosts' advantage after the restart, but Daniel Hurley and Hugo McLaughlin crossed for Lansdowne before Tom Roche completed the scoring in stoppage time.

In Division 1B, Blackrock College moved top following an emphatic 43-16 victory over Garryowen at Dooradoyle. The visitors ran in seven tries through Harry Waters, Thomas Quinn, Barry Galvin, Jack Treanor, Derry Moloney, Luke McAuliffe and Tommy Butler.

Naas sit in second place following a 43-17 bonus-point victory over City of Armagh at Forenaughts. Cillian Redmond scored twice inside the opening 21 minutes, while Ryan Casey, Darragh Murphy, Tadhg Brophy and Dylan Duffy also crossed. Daniel Ticklepenny contributed 13 points from the tee.

Instonians continued their impressive form with a 28-22 victory over Dublin University at Shaw's Bridge. Oli Clark crossed twice, while Sebastian Clark and Bevan Prinsloo also scored, with Josh Eagleson converting all four tries. Trinity had led 17-14 at half-time, but Prinsloo's 76th-minute try secured the victory.

Nenagh Ormond edged MU Barnhall 18-16 at New Ormond Park in another dramatic finish. Oliver Ayling and Robbie Tynan crossed during the first half, but Barnhall fought back through Daniel Norval's try and Jack Hannon's kicking.

With the visitors leading late on, replacement Conor McMahon landed a stoppage-time penalty to snatch victory for Nenagh. The scheduled encounter between Highfield and UCC at Woodleigh Park was abandoned due to a floodlight failure.

In Division 2A, Cashel moved to the top of the table with a dramatic 21-20 victory over Dungannon at Spafield. Fearghail O'Donoghue scored twice for the hosts, while Toby Gribben and Peter Nelson crossed for Dungannon.

Nelson's second-half penalty appeared to have secured victory for the visitors, but Ben Twomey landed a drop goal five minutes into stoppage time to give Cashel a remarkable win.

Wanderers defeated Ballymena 24-17 at Eaton Park, with Sean Sexton completing a hat-trick and Dylan Ryan also crossing.

Corinthians continued their strong form with a 24-3 victory over Shannon, with Dara Walsh, Harry Rogers and Aidan Vetjens scoring tries.

Galwegians secured a dramatic 22-15 away victory over Greystones to record their first victory of the season, with Duinn Maguire crossing twice, including a stoppage-time try after Jacob Johnson had put the visitors ahead with a late penalty.

Queen's University produced an impressive second-half display to defeat UL Bohemian 40-24, running in six tries. Fraser Cunningham scored twice, while Charlie Hargy, Dan Green, Oliver Hughes and Tom Bell also crossed.

In Division 2B North, Malone are the only side unbeaten following a 34-28 victory over Clogher Valley at Gibson Park.

Michael Crothers and Tane Hotham crossed for Malone, who also benefited from a penalty try. Clogher Valley responded with four tries, including scores from Ryan Stewart, Philip Wilson and Callum Smyton.

Enniskillen defeated Skerries 29-21, with James Trotter, Eddie Keys, Harry Ingram and Sam Balfour crossing for the hosts.

Banbridge secured a convincing 39-17 victory over Ballyclare, with Stefan Hillebrand scoring twice and Adam Doherty, Zac Solomon and Peter Cromie also touching down.

Rainey edged Malahide 36-33 in a high-scoring encounter at Hatrick Park, while Sligo claimed a narrow 15-14 victory over Navan, with Cameron Griffith's 69th-minute try proving decisive.

In Division 2B South, Leaders Clonmel defeated Old Crescent 16-5 at Ard Gaoithe to end their winning streak, with Tom Ross scoring the hosts only try and Joey O'Connor contributing 11 points from the boot.

Midleton produced the biggest victory of the round, defeating Dolphin 62-0 at Virgin Media Park. The visitors ran in nine tries, with Alejandro Martinez Jimenez scoring twice, while Andrew Beyrooti, Jack Colbert, Mikey Lyne, Sean Busteed, Idris Rqibi, Conor McCarthy and Gabriele Baffigi also crossed.

Bective Rangers maintained their impressive form with a 29-12 victory over Thomond at Liam Fitzgerald Park. Matthew Gilsenan, Evan Galvin, Gavin Kelly and captain Christopher Hennessy all crossed during a dominant first half.

Bruff secured a 31-25 victory away to Enniscorthy, with Clem McAuliffe scoring twice alongside tries from Wiktor Wilczuk, Andrew O'Byrne and Paul Collins. Buccaneers held off Monkstown 28-24 at Sydney Parade, with first-half tries from Sean Glennon, Andrew Henson, Conor Dowling and Ross Murphy Sweeney laying the foundations for their narrow victory.