Douglas battled the elements and Stockport at Port-e-Chee and came away with a priceless 8-7 win on Saturday to keep them firmly in touch at the top end of North One West.

The visitors led 7-0 at the break with a try from wing Matt King and a conversion from stand-off Liam McGovern.

In the second half Douglas paceman Sam Mete went in for a try and an injury time penalty from Bryn Snellgrove sealed the win by the narrowest of margins.

Results: Saturday, December 15

North One West

Douglas 8-7 Stockport

South Lancashire/

Cheshire Division Three

Ramsey P-P Vagabonds

Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield

Castletown 27-36 Douglas Celts

Southern Nomads HWO Western Vikings

Ramsey B P-P Vagabonds B

Junior Friendly

Ramsey U15 P-P Vagabonds U15