Kenilworth Rugby Club's move to the east side of Warwick Road has taken a major step forward as the club has found a buyer for its old ground.

The club announced this week that Bloor Homes Ltd has agreed to purchase the current Glasshouse Lane site to build houses on the land.

Planning permission for the new clubhouse and seven pitches on Warwick Road was granted by Warwick District Council in February.

And now the "excellent news" this week sees the club a step closer to playing its first game on the new pitches.

KRFC chairman, Johnny Marsh, said: "The agreement we've reached with Bloor Homes marks a major milestone in our exciting plans for the club and provides confidence that our long-awaited relocation programme will now go ahead.

"Once developed, our new home will provide a top-class facility along with good social and wellbeing benefits of rugby and other sports to our local community across all age groups.

"The development will see two junior and five senior pitches, as well as a two-storey clubhouse. The ground floor of the clubhouse will be dedicated for a strength and conditioning gym, changing rooms, and other facilities.

"The first floor then houses a members' bar, large function room and meeting rooms."

It is anticipated that work to develop the new grounds and clubhouse will commence in Spring 2022 and that KRFC's relocation will take place in the Summer of 2023