Vagabonds lost 16-15 at Ballafletcher to Fleetwood Grasshoppers but put in a vastly improved performance and almost recorded their first win of the season in RFU Women’s Championship North Two.
Number eight Tara Jackson was the star for Vagabonds with two tries, with speedster Lizzie Lennon picking up their third.
Fleetwood picked up tries from Stephanie Wilson and Wendy Voo but the winning points came courtesy of two penalties from stand-off Mel Box.
Hockey: Two wins for travelling junior sides
Under 14s come home victoriousÂ
Rugby: Vagabonds ladies stay with Island based sponsor
Gallagher renews deal with Manx team
Athletics: Christa Cain second in Athens 10km
Manx athlete sets new personal record
Taekwondo: Three golds for Isle of Man competitor at British Championships
Nino Ontoy claims 13th British overall gold
