National LeaguesA workmanlike performance by Hutchesons'/Aloysians against Livingston kept their momentum going at the top of Division One.
The Auldhouse men were sluggish after the lay-off and went behind to an early try. Two Euan Baillie penalties gave them a narrow half-time lead, but in the second half they clicked into gear and ran in four tries with Baillie converting two for a 30-5 win.
Hillhead/Jordanhill kept up the pressure on their Glasgow neighbours with a 60-7 thrashing of bottom club, Trinity Accies.
Langholm, the other club in contention in the top Division had their trip to Annan postponed.
In Division Two, Murrayfield Wanderers and Ross High moved further clear of the pack when third-placed Dalziel lost 13-10 to Edinburgh University. MW edged home 20-11 against struggling Dunfermline, while Ross High ran up five tries in a 31-7 victory over Linlithgow.
Perthshire maintained their 100% record in Division Three with a 26-6 win at Garnock, but coach Derek Busby was dismayed that his charges failed to turn early promise into a resounding victory and was very disappointed not to gain a bonus point Graeme Binnie, at least, seemed sharp, scoring 21 points.
The leading clubs in Division Four - Highland, Aberdeenshire and Clydebank had victories to keep things tight at the top.
Highland had a 33-12 win over Lismore, Aberdeenshire beat Lochaber 32-10 and Clydebank travelled to Paisley and won 14-7.
Forrester FP upset RAF Lossiemouth, winning 26-5 in their Division Six clash. Leaders Cumnock beat Falkirk 26-0 and Hamilton thrashed Earlston 45-0 to move clear of the RAF men.
The Division Seven leaders Strathendrick's Fintry pitch was unplayable last week, and this week the Heriot-Watt bus broke down. Irvine pepped Orkney 17-15 to close the gap, but Strathendrick are still well ahead.
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