Droitwich 5 Kidderminster 13

North Midlands Shield Quarter final

DROITWICH RFC crashed out of the North Midlands Shield after Kidderminster Carrolians edged them out at the Glynn Mitchell Memorial Ground on Saturday.

A second half fight back by Droitwich's Worcestershire rivals made sure they will end the season without a trophy.

Windy weather in Droitwich made the game difficult to play and neither side could get to grips with the game.

Spa had to resist pressure by Kidderminster and good defending by James Davies and Steve Poke kept them at bay.

After a scoreless first half Droitwch's opponents opened the scoring with a penalty. The home side replied though when powerful ball carrying run by Nick Godfrey set up Ben Cotterell for a try.

But Spa's lead was short lived as a second penalty by Kidderminster edged them ahead, before a try sealed Droitwich's defeat.

Droitwich aim to seal third place in the Midlands Division Four West (South) when they go to second from bottom Shipston-on-Stour on Saturday, April 4.

l Droitwich under-17s booked their place in the semi-final of the North Midlands Cup by defeating Whitchurch 34-0 on Saturday.

Scott Morris bagged a hat trick of tries, while Alex Shaw and Mike Penn also scored to seal the rout.

Spa will now meet the winners of Worcester or Moseley in the final on Sunday, April 9.