Cork Constitution consolidated their position on top of the All-Ireland League table with a hard-fought win over Blackrock this afternoon.
Con, who remain the only top flight club with their unbeaten record intact, were pushed all the way by the visitors at Temple Hill but emerged with a 28-25 win.
Ballymena lost ground on the leaders after suffering a 6-9 defeat at home to St Mary's while Shannon, a point from the top before today's round of matches, face new boys Dolphin tomorrow afternoon.
Elsewhere, Buccaneers continue to build momentum with a 20-14 win over Co Carlow - their fifth victory on the bounce after opening their campaign with two defeats - while rock-bottom Galwegian's plight worsened as they were hammered 37-3 at Dungannon.
