Dunn’s 5-28 came at a crucial time for his Rugby Blue side, as they were defending just 164 against CYMS.

Dunn ripped through the Cougars middle, with four of his five wickets all rattling the stumps as CYMS were bowled out for 132.

Mat Sharp’s 48 was the top score for CYMS while earlier in the day Ayrton Holland (35), Adam Stone (34) and Matt Naden (33) all contributed to Rugby Blue’s total.

The win means both Rugby sides hold the top two spots on the ladder.

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Macquarie bounced back from last week’s loss in a big way on Saturday, cruising past Newtown Black.

The Blues knocked over the Black Tigers for 129 before reaching the target for the loss of just three wickets and with more than four overs to spare.

Andy Blake bowled well for the Blues, taking 3-31 with the new ball before Luke Patis led the run chase and was unfortunate not to make 50 as he fell for 46.

Graham Baker had earlier been Newtown’s best, top scoring with 44 while Ben Walker (2-4) and Nilesh Solanki (2-34) also chipped in with the ball for Macquarie.

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A committed bowling performance led Newtown Gold to victory on Saturday, continuing their strong start to the season.

The wickets were shared around among the Newtown Gold bowlers as they dismissed RSL-Colts YD for 163.

Kevin Newbold (44 not out) then played a handy knock to get his side to victory.

Sam Whalan (3-27) was again one of Newtown Gold’s best while Mike Jeffrey (3-32), Eric Woolnough (2-22) and Jake Carman (2-31) all helped roll Colts.

Mick Davis was the one shining light for his side, top scoring with 62.

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Rugby Red kept hold of top spot of the Kelly Cup ladder with what turned out to be a comfortable win over South Dubbo Green.

The Kelly Cup leaders didn’t have it all their own way and when they were bowled out for just 134 it seemed an upset was on the cards.

But they came out firing with the ball, reducing Souths to 5-34 early on before eventually dismissing them for 93.

Wayne Munro had been the only player to put together a meaningful total for Rugby Red, making 49, before Mitch Rosenbaum (4-18) starred with the ball for the eventual winners.

Brett Paul continued his good run of form, taking 3-10 from eight overs while Will Grant (2-27) also played a role in Rugby’s victory.

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Ben Bruce played a brilliant match-winning innings for RSL Colts on Saturday as his side defeated South Dubbo Gold.

Chasing the Hornets’ total of 172, Bruce helped his side recover from 6-41 and go on to record their fourth win of the season.

He finished with 73 not out and his 72 run partnership with Zarak Yousafzai (39 not out) was a crucial one.

The win now means the top five have started to pull clear with six points between Colts, in fifth, and the sixth-placed South Dubbo Green.