Whitchurch went from one extreme to the other as they returned to winning form in spectacular fashion – thrashing Stratford-upon-Avon 60-24.

Shrewsbury Rugby Club skipper Simon Evitts is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines – after suffering a suspected broken neck on a stag do in Gran Canaria.

Fabulous Newport turned in their best performance of the National League Three Midlands season to record a deserved 15-11 away win at in-form Malvern.

Cleobury Mortimer bowed out of the RFU Senior Vase as they fell to a 26-12 defeat at home to Woodrush.

Oswestry returned to winning ways in South Lancs/Cheshire Two with a sizzling 44-17 success against previously unbeaten Crewe and Nantwich.

Whitchurch paid for some slack tackling as they fell to a heavy home defeat against Worcester Wanderers.

Newport found themselves on the wrong end of a 48-27 scoreline with an entertaining Scunthorpe in National League Three Midlands.

Struggling Shrewsbury hit rock bottom in Midlands Two West (North) – after a 68-10 drubbing at Old Saltleians.

Delighted Whitchurch claimed maximum points from their league clash with Camp Hill – and sealed a place in the semi-finals of the North Midlands Cup at the same time, writes CHRIS HUDSON.

Newport were left to rue two first half injuries as they slipped to a 14-9 defeat in a close-fought National League Three Midlands clash at Longton.

Newport secured an impressive National League Three Midlands victory at home to Old Northamptonians – but it came at a cost as they picked up a handful of injuries.

Delighted Ludlow believe they have established themselves as a Midlands One West force – with a stunning derby win at Whitchurch that could have transformed the Shropshire pecking order.