The only game on-island this weekend is at Ballakilley Park, Port Erin where Southern Nomads take on Western Vikings in the Hartford homes Manx Shield.

The two have met already at QEII in this competition and Nomads won that tie convincingly.

Vikings are struggling player-wise and are likely to get some assistance from other clubs. Their standout players have been Jack and Harry Goodwin, but the two brothers have also been involved with Vagabonds’ league campaign. If they’re available for Vikings this week, it will make a big difference.

Nomads are likely to have too much quality for Vikings. Capable forwards, highly experienced half backs and youngsters with genuine pace out wide all make a heady mix which should see them with another comfortable win.

FIXTURES

Saturday, November 7:

Regional Two North West

Manchester v Douglas @ Manchester ko tbc

Counties Three ADM Lancs/Cheshire

Oxton Parkonians v Vagabonds @ Oxton ko tbc

Women’s NC2 North (West)

Eccles v Vagabonds @ Eccles ko 12pm

Hartford Homes Manx Shield

Southern Nomads v Western Vikings @ Ballakilley Park ko 2.15pm

- Reports from Saturday’s matches will appear in next week’s edition of the Isle of Man Examiner, on sale Tuesday morning.