Sure-sponsored Vagabonds Ladies travel to Preston Grasshoppers on Saturday in search of a win that has so far eluded them this season in Women’s NC1 North West.

The Manx side have come agonisingly close to securing victory on a number of occasions, especially when playing away fixtures with the support of travel sponsor Much Better.

They have played improved rugby every game and pushed teams at the top of this league to their narrowest margins of victory.

Coach Kyle Crouser remains impressed with his squad’s resilience and determination as once again Vagabonds find themselves hit by injury and illness ahead of travelling.

Natalie Bush continues to step up as captain in the absence of injured Lauren Ellison and will lead the team from the pack.

Vagas played and lost against Preston Grasshoppers earlier in the season and were frustrated by their performance.

They will be hoping that the combination of experienced heads and the ever-improving talent of their young guns will help them secure the win on Saturday.