Sports in Kenilworth

Kenilworth Wardens backed up their opening day win over Folly Lane Reserves as they demolished Gudwara 5-1 at home.

Wardens' first goal came from a planned counter attack from a defensive corner, as the hosts left three players forward who all combined for the goal

Luke Steer starred as Kenilworth Sporting made if four wins on the bounce as they hammered Bolehall Swifts 5-0 at Gypsy Lane.

After not playing the previous week due to Cadbury Athletic's facilities not being up to league standards, Sporting manager Martin Ascroft was worried his young side might be a bit rusty and the momentum had been stopped.

Kenilworth Wardens Sunday side carried on from their first victory against Stockton to beat newly-formed Bulldog 4-3.

Bulldog started the better of the two sides, with the young Wardens side struggling with their physicality and work rate.

Kenilworth Wardens Reserves kicked off their league campaign in perfect fashion as they dispatched Bourton and Frankton FC 9-1, laying a marker down for the rest of their Alliance Three campaign.

Wardens started brightly and on the front foot, using their passing game to dominate their opponents.

Kenilworth Wardens Reserves suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Whitnash to end their pre-season, in a game played at Stockton FC.

Wardens started in a 4-3-3 formation, looking to utilise the skill and work rate of their forward players to press and nullify Whitnash's possession based game.

A charity rugby match has given members of Kenilworth Rugby Club the chance to celebrate the life of a former teenage player who died of cancer earlier this year.

Jess Pardo, who joined Kenilworth Women in February 2020 passed away on January 23 2021 at the age of 18, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Kenilworth Women made it two from two with a hard-fought 31-7 win over Sutton Coldfield as they build momentum before their Championship One debut later this month.

Kenilworth made the perfect start to the match after patient phase play and swift handling allowed winger Holly Glover to score in the corner.

After 553 days men's first XV league rugby returned to Glasshouse Lane with a bang as Kenilworth eased past Whitchurch 44-15.

In front of a large crowd eager to watch competitive rugby, both sides put on a suitably competitive and entertaining display.

Kenilworth Cricket Club lost by five-wickets to Warwickshire Cricket League Division One winners Aston Manor with just one league match remaining.

The town side was bowled out for 123 in just 30 overs, as only opener Pat Howard (32) and brother, Jack, (29) in the tail made any scores of note.

Kenilworth Cricket Club's Under Nines have won the Warwickshire Hardball League Championship after a hard fought final against Bablake O.B. Cricket Club.

The league, which started with two groups of five playing round-robin fixtures, brought together youth sides from across the county.