Ramsey lose out at Hoylake in Cheshire Plate
Report by Dave Christian:
The Hartford Homes Manx Shield delivered a classic at Ballakilley Park with Douglas Celts snatching a late 21-17 victory over Southern Nomads in a tight game.
Nomads took an early lead with a Tom Collister try; Jack Telford then hit back for the Celts and with Craig Martin’s conversion Douglas took a two-point lead.
As half time approached, Alex Maher went over and Mark Young converted to put Nomads back in front, but Craig Martin cancelled it out with a try from the restart, he converted that himself to leave Douglas 14-12 up at the break.
Finn Macgregor’s try with 15 to play put Nomads back into the lead and as the clock ticked down it looked like they might just hold on.
Five from the end though, Craig Martin sneaked down the left-hand touchline and a high tackle on the line earned his side a penalty try to claim the game.
Ramsey defeated at Hoylake
Ramsey’s foray into the 2026-27 Cheshire Plate ended at the first hurdle when they lost 45-12 away at Hoylake.
Tries from Adam Dunlop and Dan Kelly plus a Scott Kneale conversion kept the scoreboard respectable and the squad put in big defensive shift, but it wasn’t enough to stop Hoylake advancing to the semi finals.
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