HEREFORD bounced back from a recent slump in form by narrowly beating a strong Bridgnorth side 7-3 in Midlands 1 West.

The home side started well, but were forced on the defensive in the seventh minute.

A penalty was conceded, which Bridgnorth duly kicked over.

Hereford immediately responded from the restart, resulting in Bridgnorth conceding a penalty.

However, Morgan Goodall missed his kick before the same player again kicked wide four minutes later.

Hereford were reduced to 14 players when Lewis Jordan received a yellow card for a high tackle, but they still applied pressure.

They were rewarded was rewarded in the 34th minute, which Connor Sullivan converted.

Hereford captain Ali McColl was also yellow carded before a Bridgnorth player was sent to the sin bin 11 minutes from the end.

Tempers flared even more just a minute later when Josh Bell was sent off for a punch, but Hereford survived the last 10 minutes and earn the win.

McColl said it was a hard-earned victory.

"We wanted this and kept out a determined team with some great defence," he said.

"This was a win we worked hard for, and deserved.

"I am pleased that James Harris was chosen as man-of the-match by match sponsors Listers Landrover.

"He had a majestic game."

Due to the Rugby World Cup Final being played on Saturday afternoon, Hereford do not have a game this weekend.

They are next in action on November 7 when they travel to third-placed Burton.