
Douglas and Ramsey clash in South Lancashire and Cheshire Division Two at Port-ee-Chee this afternoon (Saturday).
The league game earlier in the season was a little one-sided with the notherners claiming a 29-5 victory.
However, Douglas will be full of confidence after an excellent 18-15 success against promotion chasing Dukinfield last weekend.
In Football, there's a second attempt to play the four FA Cup 1st Round ties, which were postponed a week ago. Holders St George's make the short journey to neighbours Braddan.
Old Boys have the chance to go top of the Premier League if they manage a win at Michael, and in hockey it's week three of the mixed season, with Premier League table-toppers Vikings A taking on newly promoted Celts.
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