DEFEATED finalists Malvern RFC have been drawn at home against Newport in the first round of the North Midlands Cup.

First round ties are to be played on November 27 or 28.

In the North Midlands Shield first round, Bromyard have been drawn at home to Stourport and Upton-upon-Severn face a visit to Ross-on-Wye

Ties to be played on December 18 or 19.