Hereford clinched second place in the North Midlands Under-18 League when won their third and last match of the series 24-14 at Droitwich.

Hereford, who led 17-0 at half-time, scored tries through Nick Nugent (2) and fly-half Colin Osborne who also kicked three conversions and a penalty.

The Wyesiders' under-16 team warmed up for their North Midlands Plate final with a 22-7 away win over Worcester.

Tries were scored by George West, Chris Northmoor, Ross Griffiths and Lee Simpson and Patrick Hill added a conversion.

l Luctonians took part in the Whitchurch Under-18 Festival.

They beat Newport 55-5 and Shrewsbury 35-0 in the pool stages before losing to eventual winners Whitchurch 5-0.

The hosts beat Bethesda 35-10 in the final.

Luctonians under-16 beat Droitwich 12-7 with tries from Tony Nicholls and Tom Siddins, who also landed a conversion.