Vagabonds lost their 100 per cent record as they went down 30-16 away at Bowden in South Lancashire/Cheshire Division One.
Simon Heggs picked up a try for Vagas with Jonny Beckley picking up the rest of their points via two penalties, a drop goal and a conversion.
Vagas felt there was little difference between the teams but Bowden just got the rub of the green on the day.
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