Match Preview

We will only be the third team to get to the Isle of Man, with the previous visitors being Carlisle (Douglas’ only win - by a point against the team immediately above them) and Waterloo.

Going into the final game of the first set of fixtures, Douglas sit at the foot of the table, but are three games behind some teams, with Broughton Park (11th); Bowden (12th) and Birkenhead Park (7th) yet to be played – although two of those are also another game behind !

Their points on the mainland came in a narrow loss at Vale of Lune on the opening day (I think they were leading going into injury time) and a draw against Altrincham Kersal (who clearly raise their game against the better teams) – everyone else has picked up a try scoring bonus point.

TEAM : Not announced yet

WEATHER : 90-95%+ chance of heavy rain (in Douglas)

MINT BRIDGE : For those (including me) not going to the Isle of Man, the second team are due to be at home on Saturday to Sedgley Park 3rds
Team Selection https://www.kendalrugby.co.uk/teams/92112/match-centre/1-9350409/lineup

Weather : As above

SUNDAY : A choice (sadly kicking off at the same time) of either: a Senior Colts league match, with the Colts leading the conference playing second placed Newcastle, or the Wasps playing a hastily arranged friendly v the Pink Warriors!

Main Pitch: Senior U18 Colts vs Newcastle (Staffs) - Halbro Colts Senior E Conference

3G Pitch: Wasps vs Littleborough Pink Warriors - friendly