Rugby: Douglas undone at Burnage

Southern Nomads win Cheshire Bowl derby against Western Vikings

A spirited Douglas peformance in the Regional 2 North West wasn't enough as the Island side slipped to a 42-27 defeat to Burnage this afternoon (26 October).

The loss sees Douglas - who picked up a try bonus point today - ninth in the league standings with two wins from their first seven matches with a home tie with Northwich next on the cards in two weeks time on Saturday, 9 November.

Elsewhere, Ramsey were unable to build on their opening Cheshire Vase competition victory in August earlier as they went down 36-12 at the hands of Counties 1 ADM Lancs/Cheshire outfit New Brighton on the Wirral.

Meanwhile, the local derby this afternoon in the Cheshire Bowl competition, last year's finalists Southern Nomads managed to eek out a 24-33 victory in Peel against a valiant Western Vikings.

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Results (26 October 2024)

Regional 2 North West

Burnage 42-27 Douglas

Cheshire Vase

New Brighton 36-12 Ramsey

Cheshire Bowl

Western Vikings 24-33 Southern Nomads