COBRA start 2019 as the WRU North Wales League Two top dogs following a comfortable win over Welshpool.
With a number of players missing, Welshpool knew they were in for a tough afternoon, and faced a COBRA side growing in stature as the season progresses.
Richard Jones dazzled with four tries, with Daniel Jones, Iolo White and Iwan Vaughan also scoring while Will Worthington added five conversions.
A Ryan Manuel try and three Harry Davies penalties gave Pool something to cheer about.
It was a tighter derby down the road where Newtown edged Llanidloes 13-10 to stay in touch at the top.
Hooker Ieuan Phillips and centre Dafydd Duggan gave Llanidloes a 10-0 lead at the break before Gareth Williams’s penalty and a Twm Jones unconverted try closed the gap to two points.
With time running out, Junior Dean crossed the line to ensure Newtown remain third in the table.