Douglas’ promotion challenge took a serious blow when they lost 29-8 away at Moore in difficult conditions.
All is not yet lost for Douglas as fellow challengers Crewe & Nantwich could only draw at Dukinfield but the Port-e-Chee men need some positive results if they want to catch the breakaway pair at the top of the table.
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