'More Islanders can make it professional' - Cringle

London Scottish prop says Manx rugby is in a positive place

Manx rugby is in 'a brilliant place', according to London Scottish prop Phil Cringle.

The Colby Bull believes there are a whole host of players on the Island who can follow in his footsteps and make the transition into the professional game.

Cringle's made more than half a century of appearances for the Richmond Athletic Ground club and has aspirations of one day playing in the Premiership.

He told Manx Radio Sport he's optimistic about the future of the sport: