Sports in Kenilworth

Following their drama-packed, Ali Zaryab-inspired last ball win at Barnards Green the promotion picture is now clear for Kenilworth Wardens.

The Glasshouse Park club require a win - or seven bonus points in defeat - from next Saturday's final match of the season when mid-table Harborne are the visitors.

Kenilworth Wardens hosted Stockton in their debut match in the Leamington Sunday league.

Wardens only had two players over the age of 18 in the starting 11 and were hoping that their enthusiasm and work rate would make up for their lack of experience.

Kenilworth Wardens' first season in the Coventry Alliance Division One got off to the perfect start as they beat title-favourites Folly Lane Reserves in an eight goal thriller.

The away side started on the front foot as Guy Pearson found that back of the net after just five minutes, latching onto a long kick from keeper Andy Whitehouse pass.

Phil Boulton has named his first squad as the new head coach at Kenilworth Rugby Club as the men's XV line up for their first league game since 2019.

Kenilworth will host Whitchurch RFC at Glasshouse Lane tomorrow (September 3) for a 3pm kick off, some 553 days since they beat Lichfield 20-12 in their last competitive match.

A member of Kenilworth Runners has finished in fifth place after a 235-mile six-day ultamarathon.

Andy Snow took his place among the 21 entrants to complete the Deadwater 2021 event, starting in Scotland heading through England, to finish in the sh of Chester Castle, featuring 27,000ft of ascent.

Kenilworth Wardens reserves played out a 2-2 draw with league rivals Balsall & Berkswell Hornets, despite leading 2-0 at half time, they were pegged back by a Will Simons double in the second half.

Starting with a 4-2-3-1 formation, Wardens dominated early, with Connor Ratcliffe and Charlie Walters doing a great job in pinning Balsall's full-backs into heir own half, frustrating their 3-5-2 system.

Wasted chances cost Kenilworth Wardens as they lost 3-1 to fellow newly promoted side Triumph Athletic in the final game of preseason.

Wardens started the game well, moving the ball well and controlling the midfield.

Henry Cullen's brilliant hundred was unable to prevent Kenilworth Wardens slipping to a 48-run Birmingham Premier League Division Two defeat at Halesowen.

The Worcestershire wicket-keeper, who made 105, added 144 with the in-form Harry Johnson (81) for the visitors' fourth wicket.

Kenilworth Cricket Club managed to cling onto a draw in their match at Olton to end their host's outside chances of lifting the Warwickshire Cricket League Division One title.

Olton had declared after posting 273 for four from their 48 overs.

Kenilworth Wardens' new Sunday side played against Wellsbourne in the last preseason friendly before the season starts.

Wellsbourne controlled possession from the start, passing the ball well but not troubling Eddie Morris in goal.