Vagabonds lost 36-14 away at high flying Bowdon in South Lancashire/Cheshire Division One but gave a good account of themselves in a game in which they were always underdogs.
Akkie van der Berg and Steve Gawne both crossed for tries for Vagas and both were converted by Simon Heggs as Vagabonds caused some problems for second placed Bowdon.
In the end, however, Bowdon were just too strong.
Football: 2026 Paul Henry Gold Cup final to conclude latest Manx season
Ramsey Youth Centre & Old Boys to meet Castletown at The Bowl this weekend
Triathlon: Draper records strong showing in San Francisco
Manxman just misses out on top ten place on T100 tour
IoM men's squad relishing TNS test, says Bass
Manx national side facing Welsh champions in friendly this weekend
2026 King's Baton Relay to start on Island this weekend
Five-day event coming to Manx shores ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games
Nickolas Ellis impresses at Le Mans
Island-born driver battles to top-ten place