boost when they defeated Police 47-11 yesterday.

Fullback Kevin Harris led the way with a try and five conversions worth 15 points.

The win moves Teachers into first place, just one point ahead of the Blues.

Tensions were high with five minor midfield skirmishes.

Teachers standoff Ross Webber found himself in three shoving episodes, while Police prop Terrance Maxwell was involved two others.

Reds' winger Dave Cooke opened Teachers' account with a converted try after six minutes.

And Noel Capewell added five more points in the 10th minute when Police fullback Ian Jameison fumbled the ball deep in his half.

Reds now had a commanding 12-0 lead but Alan Oliver gave the Blues three points with a penalty.

Two minutes later, Harris scored a try to enable Teachers to be ahead 19-3 at the half.

Blues hooker Mike Deevy scored a converted try nine minutes into the second half, but Reds hooker Capewell and skipper Alvin Harvey scored a converted try each to blow the game wide open 33-11.

Andre Simons and Steve Christiansen added two more converted tries.

Meantime Renegades defeated Mariners 27-22 in the first game. Mariners were ahead 12-7 at the half with try from Gavin Corcoran and a converted try from scrum half Danny Soares.

Renegades got a try and a conversion from Richard Willis.

Pat Jones and Stevie Given had a converted try each and Pat Donnelly had two penalties for Renegades in the second half, while Declan O'Laughlin and Soares scored a try each for the Greens. Only O'Laughlin's try was converted.