LUCTONIANS Rugby Club retained the North Midlands Cup after a 35-19 win in yesterday’s final against Dudley Kingswinford at Stourbridge.

Luctonians were made to sweat for the victory after romping into a 28-0 lead.

Ross-on-Wye retained the North Midlands Vase after a hard-fought 12-6 win over Evesham.

Reports and photographs from both finals will be in Thursday’s Hereford Times.