Kenilworth hoping to win Warwickshire Cup for first time in their history this weekend

By James Smith

11th Nov 2021 | Rugby


Kenilworth have never won the Warwickshire Cup in their 97-year history
Kenilworth have never won the Warwickshire Cup in their 97-year history

Kenilworth Rugby Club will travel to Old Laurentians near Rugby to face Nuneaton RFC in the Warwickshire Cup Final this Sunday.

Kenilworth, who have never won the cup in their 97-year history, currently sit third in the Midlands One West table after a strong start to the season.

Opponents Nuneaton currently sit bottom of the Midlands Premiership, having won just once in nine league matches so far this season.

Ken's first team manager Adam Turner has said he is "eager" for the squad to get over the line and bring some silverware back to Glasshouse Lane this weekend.

"We've had well-documented success over the last three seasons both national and regionally, and the Warwickshire Cup is a prestigious competition that we hold in equally high regard," he said.

"The whole squad and management team are eager to come away with the victory on Sunday against Nuneaton, who are coached by one of our ex-Kens favourites in Nicky Smith."

Kenilworth have lost just once in the league so far this season, in a tight contest to league leaders Lichfield. Turner will be hoping that the side can carry this form in Saturday's game.

"We've been going well in the league, sitting third at the moment and just five points away from Lichfield who are top, with a gutsy away win over Newbold last time out, which will stand us in good stead ahead of what will be a very stern test on Sunday."

Fans can attend the 2.15pm kick off for just £4 a ticket (cash on the door).

As well as the cup final Turner added that Sunday had far more significance than just rugby.

He said: "On such an important weekend and with so many of our teammates and fellow members having served in the military, the squad will be attending the annual Memorial Service in Abbey Fields, prior to making the short trip over to Rugby.

"We hope to see as many of the #kenfamily there as possible, as well as then coming over to support us in our quest to bring back the silverware."

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