Rugby: Southern Nomads win Manx Shield opener

Forty-two point win away at Western Vikings

Report by Dave Christian:

Southern Nomads started their Manx Shield campaign with a bonus point 54-12 win away at Western Vikings on Saturday (5 September).

Youngster Ethan Watt helped himself to nineteen points in a sparking performance. 

Vikings didn’t make life easy for them though and perhaps should have scored more than their final tally.

Tony Quinn struck first for Nomads and was quickly followed by Seb Meechan. 

Captain Richard Seed went in just before half time and with Ethan Watt kicking all three conversions, Nomads were 21-0 ahead at the break.

Two quick tries early in the second half from Watt and Alex Maher, both converted by Watt, effectively put the game beyond Vikings’ reach. 

Just after the hour Josh Linwood added another for Nomads but this was swiftly cancelled out when Josh Corteen crossed for Vikings at the other end. 

Richard Seed then raced in for Nomads from the restart to restore the balance. 

There was a final flurry in the last five minutes. 

Jack Goodwin powered over for Vikings with Josh Corteen converting and Alex Maher intercepted for Nomads to pick up his second of the day.