THE weekend provided a perfect return to competitive action for rugby sides from across South Ayrshire.
All three clubs from the area picked up wins on Saturday as they got back onto the pitch following a brief winter break.
Despite testing weather conditions, which saw numerous matches postponed, Ayr RFC were in free-scoring form as they hosted Watsonian in the National Premiership.
The Millbrae outfit kept up their perfect record so far this season with a 14th consecutive bonus point win as they earned a 64-33 victory.
The hosts opened the scoring after just two minutes before tries from Cameron Van Wyk, Robbie Orr, Fergus Johnston and Alex McGuire had Grant Anderson's men cruising 29-7 up at the break.
There were tries aplenty, from both sides, in the second half with Bobby Beattie, Caleb Rae, Van Wyk, Jack Craig and Jamie McAughtrie adding to the hosts' tally.
The result means Ayr cannot be caught atop the regular season table and have guaranteed home advantage when the play-offs get underway.
In National Division One, Marr RFC also picked up five points with a resounding 36-10 win at home to Bouroughmuir.
Four tries from Jack Scott and a Jack Broadfoot effort earned victory for the Troon side who remain in the league's third and final promotion place.
Carrick RFC were involved in a thriller as they hosted Oban Lorne in the only West Division One game to beat the weather.
The Maybole outfit earned five points with a 38-37 win, which lifted them to the top of the table.
In a breathless contest, tries from Aiden Strachan, Scott Blackhurst and a Connor Wyllie double gave the hosts a narrow 26-24 lead at the break.
Ewan McKay extended that lead in the second half before the visitors moved ahead thanks to a score of their own and a pair of penalties.
With the game in the balance heading into the dying minutes, Scott Blackhurst grabbed what proved to be the winning try as Carrick earned a one-point victory.
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