A Douglas side, weakened by the wedding of skipper Niall Killey and the absence of a number of his team-mates, were comfortably beaten at home by Warrington in South Lancashire/Cheshire Division Two.
They lost 38-5 with their only crumb of comfort coming via a Johnny Howarth try.
Football: Ayre begin title defence with win in ten-goal thriller
Foxdale also victorious on top-flight return (Results: 31 Aug)
Rugby: Ramsey win Cheshire Vase opener
Robson and Atchison shine at Prenton
Ten-man Ravens claim draw at Colne
Pinnington finds the net as Higgins sees red
Hockey: IoM junior sides to contest UK friendlies
Three age groups to face matches over next three days
MGP rider suffered 'multiple injuries' following crash on opening day
43-year-old's inquest is opened and adjourned
Tennis: IoM County Championship finals beckon this weekend
Senior and Junior events being held this week at Albany and Douglas
