Douglas lose to strugglers
Douglas were pipped at Winnington Park in South Lancashire/Cheshire Division One on Saturday.
They lost out 25-22 in a tight game against the strugglers.
Nick Hughes, Bryn Snellgrove and Dion Spice all crossed for Douglas with Snellgrove adding a penalty and two conversions.
Douglas finished within seven of Winnington Park so pick up a losing bonus point which will be little consolation.
The defeat leaves Douglas in sixth place in the standings.
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