Leinster beat Benetton but Connacht lost to Cardiff.
Athlone's Robbie Henshaw completed 80 minutes as Leinster defeated Benetton in their opening PRO14 fixture.
Leo Cullen's side were 37-25 winners away in Italy on Saturday, securing the bonus point.
Cullen says it was a great opening test for his side:
Elsewhere Jack Carty kicked a conversion in Connacht's disappointing defeat to the Cardiff Blues.
It was a tough day at the office for the Westerners, who lost 29-7 at Rodney Parade.
Offaly Managers Point To 'Unprecedented" Injuries In Seventh Straight Loss
Offaly had already lost Division Two status before a 2-22 to 18 point loss to Meath.
Midlands Counties Enjoy Comfortable Minor Hurling Wins
Laois and Offaly were in action in Portlaoise and Carlow over the weekend.
Leinster Minor Football Championship Throws In
Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath are all in action this evening.
Comprehensive Mayo Win Not Enough For Westmeath
Kerry's victory over Meath ensured their promotion from Division Two.
"The Lads Deserve Enormous Credit" - Laois Surpass Expectations Against Down
Laois ended Down's winning run in Newry on Sunday.
Laois Set For Portlaoise League Final
Laois play Kerry in O'Moore Park this Saturday.
Athlone Fall To Defeat In League Of Ireland
Ian Ryan's side went down 2-0 to Treaty United.
Westmeath Fall At Final Hurdle In Wexford
The Lake County footballers surrendered their ticket for promotion in the last moments.
Westmeath Ladies Face Crucial Contest In Athlone
The Lake County face Mayo on Sunday.
Laois Face Westmeath In Camogie League Derby
The action in Portlaoise throws-in on Saturday.
"They Do The Upmost For Their County" - Offaly Playing For Promotion Play-Offs
Offaly take on Longford in Cappincur on Sunday.
Buccaneers Hoping For Bounce Back Win Against UL Bohs
This weekend's Division 2B game gets underway in Limerick at 2.30pm.
Athlone Insist Focus Is On DLR Waves After Sullivan Resignation
John Sullivan led Athlone to a league and cup double last year.
Westmeath Manager Expects Two Point Onslaught In Wexford
Mark McHugh and his players are playing for promotion from Division Three this weekend.
Patchy Laois Wrap League Campaign Against Table Topping Down
Justin McNulty's side will be looking forward to a Midlands derby in the Leinster Championship next.
Laois And Offaly Begin Minor Hurling Campaign
Laois are at home with Offaly on the road this weekend.
"Special Doesn't Do These Lads Justice"
Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar's manager is singing the praises of his players.
Upwardly Mobile Athlone Take On Treaty
Ian Ryan's side are enjoying a productive start to the season.
Ireland Name Nine New Caps For Six Nations Squad
Midlands players Aoife Dalton, Anna McGann, and Beibhinn Parsons are all called up.
Panthers Promotion Hopes Dashed On Final Weekend
Jack Scully's side were seven point winners on Saturday.
