Leamington Rugby Club Secures Last Minute Win Over Local Rivals

By

Karen McGinn
3 March 2026, 10:53 am

The senior side at Leamington Rugby Football Club secured a dramatic victory in the final moments of their local derby match against Old Leamingtonians this week in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

The club reported on 2 March 2026 that their first team won the game during the very last play of the match. Officials described the contest as a hugely competitive fixture that ended with the home side taking the win in front of local supporters.

This victory comes as the club celebrates its centenary year, marking 100 years since it was first founded in 1926. This milestone season features several community events, such as a centenary ball and a special golf day, to celebrate the long history of the team at their Moorefields ground on Kenilworth Road.

The team currently competes in the Counties 1 Midlands West (South) league, according to the official match results. This latest result is expected to bring more interest and higher attendance to upcoming home fixtures as the anniversary celebrations continue throughout the year.

Local businesses including Davisons Law and Sheldon Bosley Knight sponsor the club, which has been based at its current home since 1970. Neighbours living near the Kenilworth Road site may see more activity on match days as the team looks to build on this recent boost in form.

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