HEREFORD men’s hockey team will face Ross-on-Wye in their opening fixture of the Verde Recreo Hockey League De Cymru & The Marches One.

The season commences on September 28, when Leominster will host Bristol and West in the Premier Division.

The West Club’s Women’s Hockey League also commences on the same date when Hereford will travel to Gloucester thirds.

Leominster are also away on the opening day at Cirencester seconds.