Luctonians grabbed their first win of the season

Luctonians claimed the local bragging rights after a hard-fought win against rivals Malvern at Kingsland in National Three Midlands.

Steve Jacques crossed the line early on but Lucs were pegged back as Malvern took a 14-7 half-time lead through tries from Tom Hales and Tom Beechey.

Lucs flanker Paul Hulland then scored two tries, before home full-back Michael Thompson made the score 27-14.

Bromsgrove are in second place after a 21-20 win against South Leicester.

Ben Copson's dramatic conversion won it with the last kick of the game.

Brosmgrove's Jamie Lloyd-Jones had scored a try from a five-metre scrum with just seconds left on the clock to give Copson the chance to poach victory.

Meanwhile Hereford demolished Bedford Athletic 66-12 at Wyeside, running in 10 tries.

Adam Knight got hat-trick of scores, while prop Harry Jenkins crossed the line twice.

Sean Day, Adam Gwynne and Gary Preece also scored tries with Dean Powell converting seven kicks.

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