Vagabonds lost 29-7 to league leaders Manchester Medics in South Lancashire/Cheshire Division Two but put in a credible performance against a Medics side which put 60 points past them in the reverse fixture.
Vagas drop to sixth place in the division but will be heartened by the performance and looking forward to a week off, followed by a game at Ballafletcher against bottom side Wallasey.
Athletics: Big Island turnout expected at Manchester Marathon
It's the second largest event of its type in the UK
Football: Colby stun defending champions in Hospital Cup
Douglas High School Old Boys relegated from premier league during Saturday clashes
Rugby: Douglas beaten in Regional 2 North West play-offs
Ramsey win final home game of their season against Congleton
Spirited FC Isle of Man lose out at Padiham
Both sides finish the game with ten men after entertaining contest
Hockey: IoM Women's Over-45's set for EH Championship semi-final
They could become second Island side to reach an EH final this season