HEREFORD Rugby Club are counting the cost of a dismal 2001/2 season today after being relegated to Midlands Two.

The Wyesiders finished third from bottom in Midlands One, but fell through the trap door because of the cascade effect of Walsall's defeat by Hull Ionians in the National League Three North play-off.

Stourport, who this year played their first season in Midlands West Four (South), have also been relegated to North Midlands One despite, again, finishing third from botttom.