It was left to Douglas to keep the Manx end up in the opening game of the season and they did in style, winning 24-0 away at Ellesmere Port, picking up a winning bonus point in the process.
Will Latta was the star of the show for Douglas picking up a hat-trick of tries, two in the first half and one in the second.
Tom Quayle also crossed for Douglas to secure the bonus point and Snellgrove added a second conversion to round off an impressive opening day performance.
Football: Castletown beat southern rivals to go top of Division 2
Peel win nine-goal thriller at Laxey in the premier league (Results: 25 Oct)
Rugby: Douglas continue strong run at Birkenhead Park
Western Vikings win close-fought Manx Shield encounter
Hockey: Valkyrs B move to the top of Mixed Division One
Two Island national sides take EH Championship wins
Ravens go three unbeaten with win at City of Liverpool
Middleton and Pinnington fire FC Isle of Man to victory
