Douglas picked up a bonus point win against bottom side Ellesmere Port to keep their hat in the promotion ring in South Lancashire/Cheshire Division Two.
They ran out 62-19 winners at Port-e-Chee.
Skipper Ryan Maddox picked up a hat trick of tries and there were also scores from Andy Evans (two), Andy Jones, Scott Goodall, Nick Horsthuis and Mark Magee.
Football: Corinthians go top of premier league as Peel stumble
Castletown pull clear at summit of Division 2
Rugby: Douglas Celts begin Manx Shield title defence with a win
Champions earn narrow victory over Ramsey at Port-e-Chee
Hockey: 2026 Isle of Man mixed season gets underway
Opening ties of new campaign take place across the Island
FC Isle of Man soundly beaten at Nelson
Ravens concede four on day to forget in Lancashire
