IT WAS a mixed weekend for South Ayrshire rugby sides in league action.
Saturday could prove to be a massive day for the area's men's rugby clubs pushing for both promotions and titles.
In the National Premiership, Ayr RFC cemented their place in top spot with their tenth straight bonus point win.
The Millbrae outfit ran out 40-3 winners as they travelled to take on Glasgow Hawks for their second meeting of the campaign.
In a comfortable afternoon, first half tries from Seth Rae, Alex McGuire, Chris Hyde and Robbie Orr - all of which were converted - secured the bonus point before half-time with only a penalty scored in reply.
Ayr then held their hosts to nil in the second period as Tim Brown and Fergus Johnston added to the winning margin.
Into National Division One and Marr RFC saw their promotion hopes dented as they hosted Musselburgh.
The visitors ran out 31-26 winners with the hosts slipping off the top three pace despite earning a bonus point from the fixture.
It was a huge weekend for West Division One title hopefuls Carrick RFC as they travelled to take on current league leaders Strathaven.
A rare draw, with the match finishing 19-19, keeps the visitors just seven points behind their hosts who have played a game more than the Maybole side.
With the season approaching its halfway point, West Division One looks set for a mightily close title race.
In women's rugby, just one South Ayrshire side was in action this weekend with Ayr hosting Stewarty.
The home club ran out impressive 33-19 winners to consolidate their standing in third place.
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