HEREFORD Rugby Club clinched promotion after a hard-fought 16-9 win in this afternoon’s (Saturday) Midlands 2 promotion play-off clash at Heslam Park.

The Wyesiders were outstanding and deserved their victory over Scunthorpe.

Nick Harrison scored Hereford’s try in the first half, while Dean Powell kicked three penalties and a conversion.

Hereford were hamstrung early in the second half when Des White was yellow-carded.

Hereford, who led 10-3 at half-time, were much the better side and should have won by a larger margin.

A full report, photographs and post-match reaction will be in this Thursday's Hereford Times.