Midlands 4 West (North)

Midlands 4 West (North) is a rugby union league forming part of the English Rugby Football Union (RFU) league structure. It represents level 9 (ninth tier) of the English rugby union system for clubs located primarily in the West Midlands region of England, focusing on clubs geographically positioned in the northern portion of that area.

Teams competing in Midlands 4 West (North) are typically amateur or semi-professional clubs. The league operates on a promotion and relegation basis with other leagues in the RFU system. At the end of each season, the top teams are usually promoted to Midlands 3 West (North), while the bottom teams may be relegated to a lower-level league, if one exists and is geographically appropriate.

The league is governed by the RFU and its constituent bodies for the Midlands region. The specific rules and regulations of the league are determined by these governing bodies and are subject to change each season. Fixtures are generally played on Saturdays during the rugby season (typically September to April).

The "West (North)" designation differentiates this league from other similarly numbered leagues in the Midlands region, indicating its geographical focus. The other Midlands 4 leagues (e.g., Midlands 4 West (South), Midlands 4 East (North), Midlands 4 East (South)) cover different areas within the broader Midlands region. The league provides competitive rugby for local clubs and serves as a pathway for players to progress to higher levels of the sport.