The action got underway on the previous Wednesday evening as Newport hosted Cross Keys and went down to defeat by 24pts to 32.

On the following Saturday Merthyr consolidated a top place finish in the East conference, overcoming a 19pts to 23 interval deficit to claim a 33pts to 23 home win over bottom placed Bargoed. Pontypridd held on to second position after a hard fought 20pts to 18 victory over Cardiff, despite being outscored on tries by two to one.

A resurgent Ebbw Vale came out on top against Bedwas at Eugene Cross Park by a margin of 33pts to 17