WORCESTERSHIRE Men's 'A' pool team made a winning start to the new Inter League season with victory at Gloucestershire.

Captain Darrell Bareham, named player-of-the-match, praised the team spirit as the county won 24-20 in Stroud. There were also fine performances from Dave Couch and Richie Hines, who both marked their debuts with two victories out of four apiece.

Meanwhile, the Men's 'B' team lost the reverse fixture 26-18 with Matt Wykes selected as player-of-the-match.

Cordelia Flynn was player-of-the-match as the Ladies' team thrashed their Gloucestershire counterparts 37-7, while the youth side lost 24-20. Player-of-the-match was Ashley Barnes.