Inaugural Crown Cup takes place in Guernsey this month
A Manx rugby club hopes an annual match against Guernsey Raiders will help the team become semi-professional.
Douglas Rugby Club will travel to Guernsey later this month for the inaugural Crown Cup.
The Raiders play national league rugby, something Douglas is hoping to achieve in the next three years.
Douglas's director of rugby Carl Murray hopes it will show the Manx players what they need to do to reach that goal:
Hockey: Sienna Dunn confirmed in 2026 England Under-21 squad
Manx player also part of this year's GB Elite
TT 2026: Tim Reeves to make return in sidecar class
World and British champion to be joined by passenger Melanie Farnier
Boxing: Jade Burden confirms first title fight in April
Manx fighter looking to win Commonwealth Super Featherweight Title in Portsmouth
Young athletes meet with record-breaking track cyclist
Matthew Richardson is guest of honour at 2025 Isle of Man Sports Awards