Ramsey B got off to a flying start in their Cheshire Junior Plate tie against Southern Nomads.
Davide Mazzone crashed over for an early try and skipper Darren Ideson potted a drop goal to give them an early 8-0 lead.
However, Nomads replied with interest to run out 22-8 eventual winners.
Athletics: High turnout expected for Manx Mountain Marathon
Nearly 200 signed up for full and half marathon challenges on Saturday (4 April)
TT 2026: Nathan Harrison to race again under H&H Motorcycles banner
Manxman managed three top-ten finishes last year
Snooker: Hurricanes join PSM Legion at league summit
Mike Boyle sets new league record for Port St Mary Strollers
FC Isle of Man lose out at free-scoring Chadderton
Hosts deliver first-half blitz to hand 'The Ravens' defeat on the road