The Cardiff Blues Academy star led the way as the Ironmen ran in 15 tries in a massive 99-0 win that further enhanced their status as the team to beat in the Championship. Much troubled Llanharan arrived with only 15 players and the game started with passive scrums.
Benham notched is hat-trick in the first half as Merthyr raced into a 40-0 lead. There were six tries in the opening period and Matthew Jarivs went through the 200 points barrier for the season as he helped himself to 12 conversions during the day.
Other tries came from flanker Osian Davies (2), replacement Matt Luckwell (2), scrum half Rhys Downes, wing Dan Parry, full back Dean Gunter, hooker Joe Page, centres Matthew Trowbridge and
James Lang had a game to remember for RGC 1404 as his two tries and fine kicking display helped the north Walians defeat Narberth 21-16. The windy conditions made it a difficult game for both sides and a late Narberth try was not enough to grab victory for the home side.
Newbridge were defeated 16-10 by Bridgend Athletic at the Welfare Ground, as the visitors managed to steal the points in a game of fine margins.
A strong second half performance from Swansea gave them a 30-9 victory over Beddau, despite the visitors leading 9-8 at the break. Andrew Claypole scored for Swansea in the first half, before a brace for Will Lewis and a bonus-point try from Josh Flye made sure the All Whites stay second.
Glynneath surrendered a 15-point lead to narrowly lose at home to Pontypool, with the final score 19-15 to the visitors. Tries from scrum-half Ben Jones and a Craig Pennant double gave the hosts a 15-0 lead, but Pooler fought back with a fantastic second half showing. Ex-Glynneath winger Dan Brooks was among the Pooler scorers.
Tata Steel got back to winning ways with a bonus-point victory over Cardiff Met, with tries from Rory Williams, Steve Lewis, Dan Zella and Daniel Hawkins for the Saints.
Bargoed made it two wins from two with a 36-5 over Newcastle Emlyn. Darren Humphreys, Lewis Protheroe, Ali Gardener and Lee Meades all touched down to secure the bonus-point for the home side, while Dan Davies was on the score sheet for Emlyn.
