HEREFORD have been handed a tough draw in the North Midlands Cup as they have to travel to last season's winners Newport.

Both sides have been given a bye through the preliminary round for the quarter-final match which will be played on or before October 13.

Meanwhile Luctonians have also been handed a bye through the preliminary round and will host Bridgnorth in the quarter-finals on the same date.

In the North Midlands Shield preliminary round to be played on or before September 1, Ledbury will host Upton on Severn.

The winner will then play either Evesham or Oswestry in the quarter-finals.