STOURPORT coach Ron Hobbs is warning his players to get out of their rut after an 18-9 home Midlands Four West (South) defeat to Droitwich.

The home team were unlucky but were undone by dubious refereeing decisions and their indiscipline.

Stourport were down to 14 men almost straight away as Richard Dorrell was sin-binned for stamping and Droitwich took the lead from the penalty.

Dorrell made up for his mistake when he returned to convert a difficult kick to pull the sides level.

But then Les Pymm was sin-binned dubiously and Droitwich took full advantage this time.

They scored two quick tries to lead 15-3 but Stourport came out stronger in the second period.

Man-of-the-match Matt Roberts won three balls against the head in the front row.

Dorrell kicked two penalties but his team-mates were denied by a strong defence as a further penalty completed Droitwich's victory.

Droitwich 12 Stourport 2nds 12

Ed Osbourne junior gave Stourport the lead with a try but Droitwich were 7-5 ahead at the interval.

The home side scored a second unconverted try only for the visitors to hit back through Phil Randle's score.

Front-row Melvin Saddles stepped forward to slot home a difficult conversion from near the touchline to claim the draw.

Fixture, Saturday: Woodrush v Stourport, 1sts away, 2nds home, 3rds v Aldridge.