Vagabonds lost a lead and the points as they went down 22-18 away at bottom side Anselmians in EuroManx South Lancashire/Cheshire Division One.
The defeat means they are still hovering precariously around the danger zone.
Akki van der Berg, back from a serious knee injury, picked up a try in his comeback game and there were also tries from Jo Louw and Chris Bradshaw, plus a penalty from skipper Jonny Beckley.
Vagas actually led 18-12 going into the last 10 minutes but were unable to hang on as Anselmians made a late bid of their own to avoid relegation.
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