Manx Cup holders Douglas Celts picked up their first scalp of the season when they beat Oldershaw 26-0 away in the preliminary round of the Cheshire Plate.

Conor McCaughan ran in two tries for Douglas and supporting scores came courtesy of Harry Hewson and Rob Todd.

McCaughan also kicked two conversions with Phil Plaatjies also on target with the boot.

RESULTS: SATURDAY, AUGUST 31

Cheshire Plate

Oldershaw 0-26 Douglas Celts

Friendly

l The new league season begins this Saturday.

Previews in Thursday’s Manx Independent.