Sligo are the only team with a 100% record in Division 2C after just two rounds. Ross Mannion's men brought newcomers Malahide back down to earth with a 36-14 defeat on Saturday, while Omagh and Midleton's action-packed 29-29 draw saw both sides remain unbeaten and near the top of the table.

Over a century of points for leaders Railway Union and impressive displays from Old Belvedere, reigning champions UL Bohemians and Cooke marked the second weekend of the Women's All-Ireland League, writes Michael Gallagher.

Second row Dean Moore marked his Dooradoyle debut with a try as Garryowen battled past Division 1A rivals Buccaneers for a 29-17 bonus point victory yesterday afternoon.

Flanker Kevin Allen produced a man-of-the-match performance as Dolphin opened their win account for the new season by defeating Ballymena 10-6 at Eaton Park on Saturday.

UCD, Naas, Malone, Wanderers and Sligo are the table toppers in the Ulster Bank League following an exciting second round across all five divisions.

Four of this weekend's Ulster Bank League Division 1A games are in the capital, beginning with tonight's derby between last season's beaten finalists Clontarf and St. Mary's College, who are now coached by Peter Burke and Steve Bradshaw.

Division 1B's three Ulster clubs, Ballymena, Ballynahinch and Banbridge, are all at home in Saturday's second round, while early pacesetters Naas have Fionn Carr and James Connolly in the mix for the visit of UL Bohemians.

There are two Women's All-Ireland League clashes in Dublin on Saturday, and two more in Belfast and Limerick on Sunday. Railway Union are the early leaders after their stunning 76-5 demolition of Galwegians out west.

The only two teams to notch a try-scoring bonus point last week will face off in Belfast tomorrow as promotion hopefuls Malone and Highfield meet in Ulster Bank League Division 2A's match of the day.

A Friday Night Lights showdown between Skerries and Wanderers, the two leading clubs after the opening weekend, will kick off the second round action in Ulster Bank League Division 2B.

Division 2C front runners Malahide, Midleton and Bangor are all on the road in this weekend's second round. Midleton will visit Omagh whose first All-Ireland League home game in 17 years brings back memories of their two qualifier wins over the Corkmen from 1997.

Visiting Italian referee Andrea Piardi will take charge of the Ulster Bank League Division 1A clash between Clontarf and St. Mary's College at Castle Avenue on Friday, while Irish officials are on duty in Italy, South Africa, Wales and across the country over the weekend.

The Ulster trio of Malone, Queen's University and City of Armagh were among the winners in the opening round of Division 2A action. Tim Ryan's Highfield joined fellow bonus point winners Malone at the summit after defeating Blackrock College 35-19 on home soil.

Wanderers overwhelmed City of Derry as their landslide 71-3 victory on the Aviva Stadium's main pitch propelled them straight to the top of Division 2B. Meanwhile, Navan, Skerries and Old Crescent all showed their mettle by winning tight games on the road.

Malahide enjoyed a dream debut in the Ulster Bank League with a thumping 55-7 home win over Bective Rangers on the opening night, while fellow newcomers Omagh, who are back at this level after a gap of 17 years, also made a winning start away to Bruff (14-13).

Malahide got their debut Ulster Bank League season off to a flying start with a comprehensive 55-7 bonus point win over Bective Rangers at Estuary Road on Friday night.

The Women's Rugby World Cup has seen a surge of interest in Women's rugby this year and the IRFU are planning a series of 'Give It A Try' roadshows in universities and colleges over the next month.

Old Crescent are building for the future as they officially opened two new pitches that will be used specifically for age-grade rugby.

There were big wins for Cooke, Raliway Union, Blackrock and defending Champions UL Bohemians in the first round of matches in the Women's All-Ireland League at the weekend.

Buccaneers' first game back in Ulster Bank League's top flight after a 10-year absence ended in a 19-10 defeat to Lansdowne, last season's table toppers.