MEN'S rugby sides from across South Ayrshire have continued their remarkable start to the campaign.
Each of the three teams in the region ensured that they maintained their perfect record so far this season on Saturday.
In the National Premiership, it is safe to say that Ayr have had it all their own way in their opening three fixtures.
But that was far from the case as they hosted Currie Chieftains - the only side to defeat them last season - at the weekend.
In a back-and-forth game, Ayr raced into a 12-point lead only to fall behind by seven after three quickfire tries from their opponents.
The Millbrae outfit bounced back before the break and took a five-point lead into half-time before the clubs traded blows in the opening stages of the second period.
A converted try by the visitors just before the hour mark saw Ayr two points down heading into the closing moments, only for Kerr Gossman to touch down with four minutes to play and hand Ayr a 43-40 victory.
Grant Anderson's men now stand alone atop the regular season table with a perfect 20 points from their first four fixtures.
Into National Division One and Marr have continued well in their quest to bounce right back into the top league of Scottish Rugby.
The Troon outfit made it three wins from three as they ran out 47-29 winners over Biggar on Saturday.
The bonus point win ensures the Fullarton side remain is second place as one of only two teams to take 15 to open their campaign.
Into the regional leagues and Carrick have also maintained their perfect start to life in West Division One.
The Maybole outfit were 31-10 winners on Saturday as they travelled to take on Oban Lorne.
The result means Carrick remain as one of only two sides with a perfect record in the division with four bonus point wins from their opening fixtures.
They will face their toughest test to date in their next league fixture as they travel to face table toppers Strathendrick on Saturday, October 4.
Into women's rugby and unfortunately the weekend did not prove to be so fruitful in South Ayrshire.
In West Division One, Ayr saw their perfect start to the season come to an end as they lost a narrow match away to leaders Wigtownshire 35-24.
In West Division Two, Marr remain in search of their first win of the new campaign after they were beaten 89-12 away to Oban Lorne on Sunday.
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