Southern Nomads RUFC are an amateur rugby union team formed in 1982 with Senior teams running along side our mini/juniors from u5 – u16.  

The 1st XV have played competitively on the Isle of Man in the Manx Shield and Manx Cup competitions every year since inception and the 2nd XV (Emerging Nomads) have competed in the Manx Shield, Manx Plate and Manx Bowl for a large percentage of this time (a gap of a few years in the early 2000’s). A growth of the club before the 07/08 season gave rebirth to the Emerging Nomads. As well as providing a great platform for our less experienced players to develop their skills, this team also allows those who feel they are in twilight of their playing careers to stay involved. The Emerging Nomads greatly benefit rugby on the island as a whole by adding to the fixtures and diversity within the Manx competitions. The 1st XV have won the coveted Manx Shield on numerous occasions whilst also competing in the Cheshire knockout competitions for over 20 years, winning the Cheshire Plate three times and the higher level Cheshire Bowl once. The Club is based in the south of the Island, at Ballakilley Sports Field, the ‘Field of Dreams’.  The Nomads current clubhouse is The Railway Station, Port St Mary where we host our post-game cool-down.   

Nomads welcome all new players to the club, irrespective of playing experience so if you fancy coming down and seeing what it’s all about please get in touch or just come down to training (every Wednesday @ 6.30pm) and get stuck in.