PERSHORE RFC’s men’s first team lifted the North Midlands Shield with a 32-17 victory against Ross-on-Wye in the final.
Brothers Charlie Westby and Harry Westby both dotted down for Pershore at Worcester RFC’s Offerton Lane ground.
And H Westby scored a second try after the break while Damo May and Louie Prosser also touched down for Pershore while Ben Crouch added seven points from the kicking tee.
Pershore applied sustained pressure on the opposition line early on only for the referee to award Ross a penalty try against the run of play.
However, Pershore responded when C Westby crashed through the Ross defence to score.
And H Westby followed in his brother’s footsteps with a try under the posts as Crouch converted both tries and then kicked a penalty.
However, Ross recovered to draw level by the half-time break with the scores level at 17-apiece at the interval.
Pershore reclaimed the lead minutes into the second half as H Westby crossed for his second try of the game.
And May then powered over following a well-drilled lineout and driving maul to extend Pershore’s lead.
Pershore sealed the trophy when Prosser completed the scoring as Ross failed to trouble the scoreboard in the second period.
Pershore coach, Martin Hope said: “What a fantastic way to end the season.
“It has been a challenging year, with poor weather affecting many clubs in the region and disrupting fixtures and training.
“However, Pershore pulled together and stayed focused.
“We finished the league season strongly, and winning this prestigious competition reflects the squad’s talent, hard work and commitment.”
Pershore will return to the pitch to begin pre-season training in July while Pershore’s ladies touch team will compete through the summer in the Midlands Ladies Touch League.
