Douglas battled to just their second win of the season in South Lancashire/Cheshire Division Two when they beat Trentham 27-20 at Port-e-Chee.
Douglas were in control at half-time and led 15-3 thanks to tries from Conor McCaughan and Seb Jeanneau, plus a penalty and conversion from Tom Chamberlain.
They survived a second half fightback by Trentham and edged clear with further tries from Ben Dutnall and Simon Heggs, plus another Chamberlain conversion.
FC Isle of Man back on travels for Longridge Town test
Ravens hoping to shrug off back-to-back defeats
Hockey: League titles and relegations could be decided this weekend
Honours up for grabs on penultimate mixed league gameweek
Rugby: Douglas hoping to maintain high standing at Firwood Waterloo
Vagabonds and Ramsey both at home, Vagabonds Ladies on the road at Bury
Football: Laxey and Onchan out to secure Railway Cup spots
Castletown and Colby continue tussle at top of Division 2
Dominic Herbertson joins KTS Racing for 2026
He'll compete for team at next year's TT and North West 200