Vagabonds were beaten 21-13 on an extremely heavy pitch at Wigan despite a much improved second-half performance on Saturday.

Jonny Beckley gave the Manx side a 3-0 lead, before Wigan hit back with three converted tries.

Jake Coates and Jonny Beckley scored either side of half-time, but Wigan held on for the win in South Lancs/Cheshire Division One.

The victory means Wigan are just three points behind Vagabonds in the table.

Meanwhile, Douglas got back to winning ways with a 18-15 victory over Duckinfield at Port-e-Chee in Division Two.

The match was tied at 15-15 before a late Mike Hebden penalty sealed the victory.

Despite the win Douglas remain 10th whilst Ramsey are seventh after losing 15-9 at home to fourth place Warrington.

Elsewhere, Ramsey B completed the double over Emerging Nomads, winning 22-7 at King William's College in the Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield, whilst Vagabonds claimed an early advantage in the Shimmin Wilson Manx Trophy with a 13-5 win over Castletown.

Saturday, 5 February

South Lancashire/Cheshire Division One

Wigan 21-13 Vagabonds

South Lancashire/Cheshire Division Two

Douglas 18-15 Duckinfield

Ramsey 9-15 Warrington

Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield

Emerging Nomads 7-22 Ramsey B

Vagabonds B 13-5 Castletown

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