Midlands 4 West (South)
Counties 3 Midlands West / is a level 9 English Rugby Union league and level 4 of the [English Rugby, Warwickshire|Rugby Union Midland Division|Midlands League], made up of teams from the southern part of the West Midlands region including clubs from parts of Birmingham and the West Midlands, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and even on occasion Oxfordshire, with home and away matches played throughout the season. Each year some of the clubs in this division also take part in the RFU Junior Vase - a level 9-12 national competition.
Formed for the 2006-07 season, the division was originally known as Midlands 5 West but changed to its present name for the 2008-09 season due to league restructuring. Further restructuring followed in the wake of the RFU's Adult Competition Review and from season 2022-23 it has been known by its current name. For season 2024-25 a new season a new East division was introduced.
Promoted teams move up to Counties 2 Midlands West (East) or Counties 2 Midlands West (West), depending on location, while relegated teams drop to Counties 4 Midlands West (South).
East
Departing were Syston II and Lutterworth II promoted to Counties 2 Midlands East (North) and Counties 2 Midlands West (East) respectively. Old Saltleians II were relegated to Counties 4 Midlands West (East). Also leaving were Lichfield II on a level transfer to Counties 3 Midlands West (North).| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Atherstone | Atherstone Town Cricket Club | Atherstone, Warwickshire | 3rd | |
| Bedworth | Nicholas Chamberlaine School | Bedworth, Warwickshire | 6th | |
| Broadstreet 2XV | Ivor Preece Field | 1,500 | Binley Woods, Coventry, West Midlands | Relegated from Counties 2 Midlands West (East) |
| Handsworth | Charles Lewis Memorial Ground | Walsall, West Midlands | Level transfer from Counties 3 Midlands West (North) | |
| Hinckley III | De Montfort Park | Hinckley, Leicestershire | 5th | |
| Keresley | John E. Radford Fields | Corley, Warwickshire | Promoted from Counties 4 Midlands West (South) | |
| Nuneaton II | Liberty Way | Nuneaton, Warwickshire | 7th | |
| Old Wheatleyans | Stade Wheats | Coundon, Coventry, West Midlands | Relegated from Counties 2 Midlands West (East) | |
| Pinley | Wyken Croft | Wyken, Coventry, West Midlands | 8th | |
| Stoke Old Boys | Albert Gale Field | Binley, Coventry, West Midlands | Relegated from Counties 2 Midlands West (East) | |
| Tamworth II | Wigginton Park | Tamworth, Staffordshire | 10th | |
| Veseyans II | Memorial Ground | Walsall, West Midlands | 9th |
South
Departing were Upton-upon-Severn and Bournville II promoted to Counties 2 Midlands West (East) while Malvern II, Kings Norton and Worcester II were all relegated to Counties 4 Midlands West (South).Droitwich II and Evesham II were both promoted into the league from Counties 4 Midlands West (South) having finished 4th and 2nd respectively. Both however withdrew from the league leaving ten sides to contest the outstanding fixtures.
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Bishop's Castle & Onny Valley | Bishop's Castle Community College | Bishop's Castle, Shropshire | Promoted from Counties 4 Midlands West (South) | |
| Cleobury Mortimer | Love Lane | Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire | 4th | |
| Dudley Kingswinford II | Heathbrook | Kingswinford, Dudley, West Midlands | 6th | |
| Edwardians II | Memorial Ground | Solihull, West Midlands | 8th | |
| Hereford II | Wyeside | Hereford, Herefordshire | 9th | |
| Old Yardleians | Tilehouse Lane | Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands | 5th | |
| Pershore | Mill Lane | Pershore, Worcestershire | 7th | |
| Walsall II | Broadway Ground | 1,150 | Walsall, West Midlands | Relegated from Counties 2 Midlands West (West) |
| Warley | Tatbank Road | Oldbury, West Midlands | Promoted from Counties 4 Midlands West (North) | |
| Woodrush | Icknield Street | Forhill, Worcestershire | 3rd |
2024-25
Ahead of the season a new East division was introduced.East
The league was formed with three teams - Bedworth, Pinley & Tamworth II - moving on a level transfer from the Counties 3 Midlands West league and the addition of the 2XV/3XVs from eight clubs; these included three - Hinckley, Lutterworth and Syston - from Leicestershire whose teams would historically competed in East Midlands RFU reserve leagues.| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Atherstone | Atherstone Town Cricket Club | Atherstone, Warwickshire | Promoted from Counties 4 Midlands West (North) | |
| Bedworth | Nicholas Chamberlaine School | Bedworth, Warwickshire | Level transfer from Counties 3 Midlands West | |
| Hinckley III | De Montfort Park | Hinckley, Leicestershire | New entry | |
| Lichfield II | Cooke Fields | Lichfield, Staffordshire | New entry | |
| Lutterworth II | Ashby Lane | Lutterworth, Leicestershire | New entry | |
| Nuneaton II | Liberty Way | Nuneaton, Warwickshire | New entry | |
| Old Saltleians II | Watton Lane | Water Orton, Warwickshire | New entry | |
| Pinley | Wyken Croft | Wyken, Coventry, West Midlands | Level transfer from Counties 3 Midlands West | |
| Syston II | Barkby Road | Queniborough, Leicestershire | New entry | |
| Tamworth II | Wigginton Park | Tamworth, Staffordshire | Level transfer from Counties 3 Midlands West | |
| Veseyans II | Memorial Ground | Walsall, West Midlands | New entry |
South
Departing were Harbury and Stoke Old Boys, both promoted to Counties 2 Midlands West (East). Old Leamingtonians II were relegated to Counties 4 Midlands West (South). Kenilworth II did not return for the new season. Also leaving, but on a level transfer were Bedworth, Pinley and Tamworth II, all tot the newly formed Counties 3 Midlands West.Joining were Edwardians II, Bournville II, Malvern, Dudley Kingswinford II, Upton-upon-Severn, Woodrush and Cleobury Mortimer.
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Bournville II | Avery Fields | Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands | New entry | |
| Cleobury Mortimer | Love Lane | Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire | Level transfer from Counties 3 Midlands West (North) | |
| Dudley Kingswinford II | Heathbrook | Kingswinford, Dudley, West Midlands | New entry | |
| Edwardians II | Memorial Ground | Solihull, West Midlands | New entry | |
| Hereford II | Wyeside | Hereford, Herefordshire | 4th | |
| Kings Norton | Hopwood Park | Hopwood, Worcestershire | 10th | |
| Malvern II | Spring Lane | Malvern, Worcestershire | Promoted from Counties 4 Midlands West (South) | |
| Old Yardleians | Tilehouse Lane | Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands | 5th | |
| Pershore | Mill Lane | Pershore, Worcestershire | 3rd | |
| Upton-upon-Severn | Banwell Park | Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire | Promoted from Counties 4 Midlands West (South) | |
| Woodrush | Icknield Street | Forhill, Worcestershire | Relegated from Counties 2 Midlands West (East) | |
| Worcester II | Offerton Lane | Worcester, Worcestershire | 8th |
2023-24
Departing were Birmingham & Solihull and Coventrians, both promoted to Counties 2 Midlands West (East). Birmingham Exiles and Upton-upon-Severn were relegated to Counties 4 Midlands West (South). Rugby Welsh went on a level transfer to Counties 3 Midlands East (South).Joining were Pinley and Kenilworth II, both relegated. Also entering the league were Hereford II, Worcester II, Tamworth II and Old Leamingtonians II.
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Bedworth | Nicholas Chamberlaine School | Bedworth, Warwickshire | 7th | |
| Harbury | Waterloo Fields | Harbury, Warwickshire | 3rd | |
| Hereford II | Wyeside | Hereford, Herefordshire | New entry | |
| Kenilworth II | Glasshouse Lane | Kenilworth, Warwickshire | Relegated from Counties 2 Midlands West (South) | |
| Kings Norton | Hopwood Park | Hopwood, Worcestershire | 8th | |
| Old Leamingtonians II | The Crofts | Blackdown, Warwickshire | New entry | |
| Old Yardleians | Tilehouse Lane | Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands | 9th | |
| Pershore | Mill Lane | Pershore, Worcestershire | 4th | |
| Pinley | Wyken Croft | Wyken, Coventry, West Midlands | Relegated from Counties 2 Midlands West (South) | |
| Stoke Old Boys | Albert Gale Field | Binley, Coventry, West Midlands | 5th | |
| Tamworth II | Wigginton Park | Tamworth, Staffordshire | New entry | |
| Worcester II | Offerton Lane | Worcester, Worcestershire | New entry |
2022-23
This was the first season following the RFU Adult Competition Review with the league adopting its new name of Counties 3 Midlands West.Departing were Claverdon and Old Wheatleyans, both promoted to Counties 2 Midlands West (South). Chaddesley Corbett did not return for the new season.
Joining were Birmingham & Solihull, Birmingham Exiles and Stoke Old Boys.
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Bedworth | Nicholas Chamberlaine School | Bedworth, Warwickshire | 3rd | |
| Birmingham Exiles | Old Damson Lane | Elmdon, West Midlands | Level transfer from Midlands 4 West (North) | |
| Birmingham & Solihull | Portway | Portway, Birmingham, West Midlands | Promoted from Midlands 5 West (South) | |
| Coventrians | The Black Pad | Holbrooks, Coventry, West Midlands | 9th | |
| Harbury | Waterloo Fields | Harbury, Warwickshire | 6th | |
| Kings Norton | Hopwood Park | Hopwood, Worcestershire | 11th | |
| Old Yardleians | Tilehouse Lane | Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands | 5th | |
| Pershore | Mill Lane | Pershore, Worcestershire | 10th | |
| Rugby Welsh | Alwyn Road | Rugby, Warwickshire | 7th | |
| Stoke Old Boys | Albert Gale Field | Binley, Coventry, West Midlands | Relegated from Midlands 3 West (South) | |
| Upton-upon-Severn | Banwell Park | Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire | 4th |
2021-22
Participating teams & locations
Birmingham Civil Service, who finished 10th in 2019-20, did not return for the current season.| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Bedworth | Nicholas Chamberlaine School | Bedworth, Warwickshire | Relegated from Midlands 3 WS | |
| Chaddesley Corbett | Fox Lane | Chaddesley Corbett, Worcestershire | Promoted from Midlands 5 WS | |
| Claverdon | Stadium of Dreams | Claverdon, Warwickshire | 8th | |
| Coventrians | The Black Pad | Holbrooks, Coventry, West Midlands | 4th | |
| Harbury | Waterloo Fields | Harbury, Warwickshire | 9th | |
| Kings Norton | Hopwood Park | Hopwood, Worcestershire | 11th | |
| Old Wheatleyans | Stade Wheats | Coundon, Coventry, West Midlands | 5th | |
| Old Yardleians | Tilehouse Lane | Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands | 3rd | |
| Pershore | Mill Lane | Pershore, Worcestershire | 7th | |
| Rugby Welsh | Alwyn Road | Rugby, Warwickshire | Promoted from Midlands 5 WS | |
| Upton-upon-Severn | Banwell Park | Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire | 6th |
2020–21
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020–21 season was cancelled.2019–20
Participating teams & locations
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Birmingham Civil Service | Land Rover Social Club | Solihull, West Midlands | Promoted from Midlands 5 WS | |
| Bromyard | Clive Richards Sports Ground | Bromyard, Herefordshire | 6th | |
| Claverdon | Stadium of Dreams | Claverdon, Warwickshire | 4th | |
| Coventrians | The Black Pad | Holbrooks, Coventry, West Midlands | 9th | |
| Harbury | Waterloo Fields | Harbury, Warwickshire | 8th | |
| Kings Norton | Hopwood Park | Hopwood, Worcestershire | 7th | |
| Old Wheatleyans | Stade Wheats | Coundon, Coventry, West Midlands | 3rd | |
| Old Yardleians | Tilehouse Lane | Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands | Relegated from Midlands 3 WS | |
| Pershore | Mill Lane | Pershore, Worcestershire | 5th | |
| Tenbury | Penlu | Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire | Promoted from Midlands 5 WN | |
| Upton-upon-Severn | Banwell Park | Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire | Relegated from Midlands 3 WS |
2018–19
Participating teams & locations
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Bedworth | Nicholas Chamberlaine School | Bedworth, Warwickshire | 3rd | |
| Bromyard | Clive Richards Sports Ground | Bromyard, Herefordshire | Relegated from Midlands 3 West (South) | |
| Burbage | Recreation Ground | Burbage, Leicestershire | 5th | |
| Claverdon | Stadium of Dreams | Claverdon, Warwickshire | 7th | |
| Coventrians | The Black Pad | Holbrooks, Coventry, West Midlands | 4th | |
| Greyhound | Hereford City Sports Club | Hereford, Herefordshire | Promoted from Midlands 5 West (North) | |
| Harbury | Waterloo Fields | Harbury, Warwickshire | 8th | |
| Kings Norton | Hopwood Park | Hopwood, Worcestershire | Promoted from Midlands 5 West (South) | |
| Old Wheatleyans | Stade Wheats | Coundon, Coventry, West Midlands | Relegated from Midlands 3 West (South) | |
| Pershore | Mill Lane | Pershore, Worcestershire | 6th | |
| Redditch | Bromsgrove Road | Redditch, Worcestershire | 9th |
2017–18
Participating teams & locations
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Bedworth | Nicholas Chamberlaine School | Bedworth, Warwickshire | Relegated from Midlands 3 West (South) | |
| Birmingham Civil Service | Landrover Social Club | Solihull, West Midlands | Promoted from Midlands 5 West (South) | |
| Burbage | Recreation Ground | Burbage, Leicestershire | Promoted from Midlands 5 West (South) | |
| Claverdon | Stadium of Dreams | Claverdon, Warwickshire | 6th | |
| Coventrians | The Black Pad | Holbrooks, Coventry, West Midlands | 5th | |
| Coventry Welsh | Burbages Lane | Exhall, Coventry, West Midlands | 4th | |
| Harbury | Waterloo Fields | Harbury, Warwickshire | 7th | |
| Pershore | Mill Lane | Pershore, Worcestershire | 9th | |
| Redditch | Bromsgrove Road | Redditch, Worcestershire | 8th | |
| Stoke Old Boys | Albert Gale Field | Binley, Coventry, West Midlands | 3rd | |
| Tenbury | Penlu | Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire | Promoted from Midlands 5 West (North) |
Teams 2016-17
- Alcester
- Bromyard
- Claverdon
- Coventrians
- Coventry Welsh
- Harbury '
- Keresley '
- Kings Norton
- Pershore
- Redditch
- Stoke Old Boys
Teams 2015-16
- Alcester '
- Atherstone
- Birmingham Civil Service '
- Claverdon
- Coventrians
- Coventry Welsh
- Kings Norton
- Manor Park
- Redditch
- Stoke Old Boys
- Upton-on-Severn ''''''
Teams 2014-15
- Atherstone
- Claverdon
- Coventrians
- Coventry Welsh
- Evesham '
- Five Ways Old Edwardians
- Kings Norton '
- Redditch
- Rugby Lions
- Stoke Old Boys
- Warwickian ''''''
Teams 2013-14
- Alcester
- Atherstone
- Barton-under-Needwood
- Birmingham Civil Service
- Claverdon
- Coventrians
- Coventry Welsh
- Harbury
- Redditch
- Stoke Old Boys
- Woodrush ''''''
Teams 2012–13
- Alcester
- Atherstone
- Birmingham C.S.
- Claverdon
- Coventrians
- Coventry Welsh
- Harbury
- Keresley
- Manor Park
- Old Yardleians
- Warwickian
Teams 2008–09
- Copsewood
- Coventrians
- Coventry Welsh
- Dudley Wasps
- Evesham
- Harbury
- Keresley
- Manor Park
- Pinley
- Redditch
- Stoke Old Boys
- Worcester Students
Original teams
When this division was introduced in 2006 as Midlands 5 West, it contained the following teams:- Alcester - transferred from Warwickshire 1
- Bredon Star - transferred from North Midlands (South) 1
- Coventry Technical - promoted from Warwickshire 2
- Coventry Welsh - transferred from Warwickshire 1
- Harbury - relegated from Midlands 4 West (South)
- Rugby St Andrews - transferred from Warwickshire 1
- Southam - transferred from Warwickshire 1
- Stoke Old Boys - transferred from Warwickshire 1
- Upton-upon-Severn - transferred from North Midlands (South) 1
- Woodrush - transferred from North Midlands (South) 1
Midlands 4 West (South) Honours
Midlands 5 West (South) (2006–2009)
League restructuring ahead of the 2006–07 season saw the introduction of Midlands 5 West at tier 9 to replace the discontinued North Midlands 1 and Warwickshire 1 leagues. Promotion was to Midlands 4 West (South) and relegation to Midlands 6 West (South-East) or Midlands 6 West (South-West).Midlands 4 West (South) (2009–present)
Further league restructuring by the RFU meant that Midlands 5 West and Midlands 5 West were renamed as Midlands 4 West (North) and Midlands 4 West, with both leagues remaining at tier 9. Promotion was now to Midlands 3 West (South) and relegation to Midlands 5 West (South) and Midlands 6 West ).Number of league titles
- Woodrush
- Evesham
- Bromyard
- Burbage
- Manor Park
- Old Yardleians
- Old Wheatleyans
- Pinley
- Redditch
- Rugby Lions
- Rugby St Andrews
- Stoke Old Boys
- Tenbury