They are affiliated with the English Rugby Football Union with their Men's Team currently playing in the South Lancs/Cheshire 3 division and the Ladies team playing in North West 1.

In October 1980, the club moved to a site on Glencrutchery Road, adjacent to the famous TT Grandstand.

Also, due to the sharing of a pitch for many years, a fierce rivalry now exists between Douglas Rugby Club and Vagabonds.

Since 2019, the second XV have been known as the "Hornets" due to the black and gold striped kits they wear.

The Men's and Ladies' kit consists of a white jersey with a gold band across the chest along with the club crest and sponsor, black shorts and black and gold striped socks.