Five point festive lead for Douglas
After a two and half hour flight delay, Douglas beat New Brighton 35-10 away from home to bring down the curtain on 2016.
It leaves them with a five point lead at the top of South Lancashire/Cheshire Division One going into the new year.
Sam Randle added to his impressive tally against New Brighton with two tries and there were additional tries for Sam Reid, Carl Murray and Carl Markl-Ferns with Reid also kicking five conversions.
Football: Braddan and Rushen United progress in Ecap FA Cup
Poor weather once again heavily disrupts local fixtures
Rugby: Ramsey take early lead in Counties 3 ADM minor conference
Celts win 'old firm' clash in Manx Cup
Hockey: IoM Ladies A march on in EH Championships
Bacchas B keep up perfect run in Men's Division One
FC Isle of Man's trip to Barnoldswick Town postponed
Travel disruption and player welfare behind decision
Hockey: Bacchas Men's B looking to keep up flawless league form
Two national teams in EH Championship action in this weekend's fixtures