Douglas Celts beat Southern Nomads 43-7 to retain their Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield title.

Against the run of play Douglas led 12-0 at half-time with tries from Carl Conroy and Nathan Knights plus a conversion from Phil Plaatjes.

Early second-half scores from Will Cain and Mike Osborn saw Douglas forge further ahead and, as Nomads tired, Owen Carvin, Shaun Garland and Conor McCaughen all crossed for tries to underline Douglas’ second half dominance. Gerard Landels picked up a late consolation for Nomads which was converted by Mark Young.

Results: April 28

South Lancs/Cheshire Division Two

Vagabonds 0-64 Wigan

Lancs/Cheshire Division Three

Ramsey 34-27 Garstang

Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield play-off

Douglas Celts 43-7 PDMS Southern Nomads