Douglas B win big Shield battle

Douglas B took the spoils in the big Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield game beating reigning champions Southern Nomads 29-24 in a pulsating game at Port-e-Chee.

Callum Carine, Scott Goodall, Niall Killey and Nick Hughes all crossed for Douglas with Goodall converting one as well.

Adam Howarth kicked two conversions and a drop goal.

Aaron Ledingham, Steve McHugh and Andy Joughin all picked up tries for Nomads with Will Cain converting three and adding a penalty.

In the other Shield game, Western Vikings picked up their first win of the season beating Ramsey B 32-7 at QEII.

Skipper Paul Wheeldon and Kevin Mellor both got two for Vikings with Tony Grundy and Sam Radcliffe getting one apiece.

Peter Richardson notched Ramsey’s consolation try.