The opening round of the Shimmin Wilson Manx Bowl finished all square at Poulsom Park as Castletown and Douglas B fought out a 19-19 draw.
Ed Alderson was on the mark for Town with a try and the remainder of their points came courtesy of the boot of Sam Peel as he kicked a conversion and four penalties.
Douglas hit back with tries from Andy Corris and Jon Hill, plus three penalties from Mark Shortland.
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