Vagabonds had a sniff of a win at Orrell in Counties Three AMD Lancashire/Cheshire and led narrowly after an hour before the Wigan side clawed their way back to win 25-20.
Two Cam Findlay penalties gave Vagas an early 6-0 lead.
However, tries from Orrell’s James Glover and Max Huxley, both converted by Craig Thomas then saw the hosts go ahead.
Vagas replied with a Cal Donnell try converted by Findlay, which left the half-time score 14-13 in Orrell’s favour.
Findlay bagged a second try for the Manx side just after the break, and when he converted his own score Vagas were 20-14 in front before the Orrell fightback started.
A Callum Forshaw try closed the gap to a single point and two Craig Thomas penalties were enough to make the game safe for Orrell.
Results: Saturday, September 14
Regional 2 North West
Douglas 13-15 Widnes
Counties Three ADM Lancashire/Cheshire
Orrell 25-20 Vagabonds
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