Vagabonds claimed an early advantage in the Shimmin Wilson Manx Trophy with a tight 13-5 win over Castletown.
The game was switched to Ballafletcher due to the heavy overnight rain which left Glencrutchery Road unplayable.
Luke Purdy picked up Castletown’s only try of the day.
Golf: 2025 Isle of Man Championships to begin this weekend
Qualifying to kick-off event at Comis at Mount Murray
Tennis: IoM to host international Islands tournament
Five days of competition in Douglas getting underway this weekend
Increased entries for Parish Walk in 2025
Close to 1,300 people signed up for 85-mile challenge
Football: Brown and Sumner take top honours at latest FA awards
Accolades recognise stars of the Manx game
Tim Reeves to make Island return at Southern 100
Former world and British champion was absent from TT 2025
