While three of the afternoon's games were postponed due to weather conditions, there was a surprise 17-7 victory for Gilfach Goch at third place Rhydyfelin. Michael Hughes and Adam Powell were the try scorers for the visitors.
Penallta overturned a half-time deficit to beat Mountain Ash 17-11, while the fireworks came early at Bedlinog in Division 2 East, as tries from Ian Smerton, Thomas Hiscox and Leon Rees helped the home side cruise to a 30-0 win over Senghenydd.
Struggling Fleur de Lys narrowly missed out at home to Rhiwbina, going down 22-17 to earn a losing bonus point, while Garndiffaith brushed past Abercynon, 22-9.
In Division 3 East, Rhys Morgan defied the cold and bagged all three tries in Risca's 22-7 victory against Brynmawr. At the bottom of the table, it was further frustration for Tredegar Ironsides as Abercarn crossed four times to pick up a much needed 22-3 victory.
Ynysddu put on a show away at Machen and fully deserved their 64-10 victory in Division 4 East, scoring nine tries. Leaders Cilfynydd slipped up away at Cwmbran in a tense encounter, losing out 21-20.
It was equally nervy at Trinant in Division 5 East, but Carleon came away with the goods in a tight 22-21 victory. Top of the table Nantyglo dropped their first points of the season as they drew a 17-17 stalemate against Llanhilleth.
