Rugby: Travel disruption scuppers opening ties of 2026

Ramsey and Vagabonds had both been due to travel this afternoon

Travel disruption earlier today (3 January) means the two opening Manx rugby ties of the new year did not go ahead this afternoon.

Both Ramsey and Vagabonds had been due to be in Counties 3 ADM Lancashire/Cheshire action at Orrell and Colne & Nelson respectively.

However, delays and cancellations to flights at Ronaldsway Airport this morning because of cold weather conditions meant both were unable to travel.

Rearranged dates for both matches will be confirmed in due course.

The runway at the airport closed for several hours this morning due to 'heavy ice' on the runway itself.