News for December 2007
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French side Dax will be the next visitors to Headingley Carnegie as Leeds Carnegie return to European action in the New Year.
Leeds Carnegie Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster said that his team and coaching staff were all hurting after their 34-20 defeat to Sale but that would come back even stronger to face Wasps next Saturday.
Leeds Carnegie were left to rue their luck after losing 34-20 to Sale Sharks in front of the their biggest crowd in the club's history.
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Leeds Carnegie's game at London Wasps has been switched to Saturday 5th January, kick off 3pm at the request of the reigning Heineken Cup Champions.
On behalf of everyone at Leeds Carnegie we would like to congratulate Leeds Metropolitan University's Chancellor, Brendan Foster on his CBE for services to sport.
Adam Balding is set to make his first start for Leeds Carnegie after being named at number eight for this Sunday's clash with Sale Sharks at Headingley Carnegie, kick off 3pm.
Sale Sharks have named Welsh international lock Brent Cockbain, who came on against Leicester Tigers as a replacement last Sunday, in their starting fifteen to face Leeds Carnegie at Headingley Carnegie on Sunday (3 pm).
The club shop at Headingley Carnegie Stadium will be closed all day on Friday 28th December.
In this weeks edition of Carnegie Call, Director Rugby Stuart Lancaster looks ahead to Leeds Carnegie's clash with Sale Sharks this Sunday at Headingley Carnegie, kick off 3pm.
Three players from the Leeds Carnegie Academy were amongst 12 players from the North division to be selected for the two England Under 18 RU squads that will compete on the international stage during the coming months.
There are a number of players currently unavailable due to injury and here we run down the injury list to give fans an update as to how our injured players are progressing.
Leeds Carnegie stalwart Steve Carter is a highly-rated conditioner but his army career has also given a rare insight into team-building.
Christmas is all about families and that is definitely true of this Sunday's Guinness Premiership clash between Leeds Carnegie and Sale Sharks at Headingley Carnegie, kick off 3pm.
Make sure you get your hands on the Leeds Carnegie matchday programme at this Sunday's game with Sale Sharks because it is packed full of all the news you need from your club.
The latest picture gallery is now online featuring our game at Bath last Saturday.
Sunday's game is one Sale you sure don't want to miss and for this festive occasion Headingley Carnegie Stadium will be transformed into a winter wonderland.
Congratulations to Alistair Johnston from Burley in Wharfedale who correctly identified Leeds Carnegie hooker Vili Ma'asi in our photo competition.
On behalf of everyone connected with Leeds Carnegie we would like to wish all our sponsors and supporters a very Merry Christmas.
We have a number of tickets available for season tickets holders for England's forthcoming RBS Six Nations games at Twickenham against Wales and Ireland.
Fans wishing to purchase tickets for our forthcoming game against Sale Sharks on Saturday 30th December will have plenty of opportunities to do so over the Festive Period.
Leeds Carnegie Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster said his side came up against their toughest opponents in defeat to Bath but says that his side can only learn from such experiences.
There were no Christmas gifts on offer from Bath at the Recreation Ground, as the home side went top beating Leeds Carnegie 41-10 despite a heroic rear guard action by the visitors.
Fijian international Apo Satala will return on the wing for Leeds Carnegie ahead of their trip to Guinness Premiership high fliers Bath this Saturday, kick off 2.15pm.
In this weeks edition of Carnegie Call, Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster looks ahead to Leeds Carnegie's game at Bath this Saturday, kick off 2.15pm.
Want to be Part of a winning Team? Then look no Further. Headingley Retail is pleased to offer the role of Store Manager to come on board as the Head of Retail.
Leeds Carnegie fans who are thinking about travelling down to Bath for this Saturday's Guinness Premiership clash at the Recreation Ground have been urged to pre-purchase their ticket before travelling to avoid disappointment.
As part of Leeds Met's sporting partnership with the Scottish Rugby Union Exiles, the U18 side took on our Leeds Carnegie Academy, which also boasts a number of Exile players.
Make sure you call in at the Carnegie Cafe Bar today from 11am to enjoy our Charity Christmas Festival.
You could win a pair of tickets for our massive clash with Sale Sharks on 30th December if you can identify our mystey player.
Buy someone the perfect Christmas present this year with a Leeds Carnegie Mini Season Ticket.
Leeds Carnegie have had five players named in the North RU Under 18 squad for the opening game of their England Inter-Divisional Festival on Friday 21st December.
Make sure you call in to the club shop either at Headingley Carnegie or our city centre store in the Burton's Arcade to snap up our latest exclusive additions to the Leeds Carnegie merchandise range.
Weather permitting, clubs from across Yorkshire are set to descend on the Leeds Rugby Academy at Kirkstall on the morning of our Guinness Premiership clash with Sale Sharks on Sunday 30th December.
Leeds Carnegie's A team game against Sale Jets which was scheduled to be played tonight at West Park Leeds, has been called off due to a frozen pitch.
Leeds Carnegie Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster said his side were left frustrated after losing 27-26 to Calvisano in Italy on Sunday but they would put their experience to good use with three crucial games coming up in the Guinness Premiership.
Leeds Carnegie were defeated for the first time in Europe this season, losing out by just one point in a dramatic match in Italy that saw Calvisano triumph 27-26.
Tongan hooker Vili Ma'asi will return to the Leeds Carnegie side to take on Calvisano this Sunday in Italy.
In this week's edition of Carnegie Call, Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster looks ahead to Leeds Carnegie game at Calvisano this Sunday in the European Challenge Cup.
Leeds Carnegie U19 side take on the Scottish Exiles this Sunday 16th December at Mount St Mary's School in Sheffield, kick off 1.30pm.
If you want to order the perfect Leeds Carnegie Christmas present make sure you do it before noon this Friday, 14th December, to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas.
Despite leading 10-0 at half time, Leeds Carnegie lost 40-10 in the Guinness A League clash with Northampton on Monday night.
Leeds Carnegie's European Challenge Cup opponents Castres Olympique have appointed former Ulster coach Mark McCall as their new Head Coach, replacing former French international Ugo Mola at the beleaguered Tarn club.
New loan signing Adam Balding will make his second appearance for Leeds Carnegie in tonight's Guinness A League clash at Northampton, kick off 7pm.
The Leeds Carnegie U19 side had a comfortable 42-10 win over Moseley at the weekend to continue their impressive season.
Leeds Carnegie will face a half back pairing of Mark Robinson and Barry Everitt in tonight's Guinness A League clash at Northampton, kick off 7pm.
The Leeds Carnegie A team face a tough trip on Monday night as they head down to Franklins Gardens to take on Northampton, kick off 7pm.
Leeds Carnegie took a massive step towards the knock out stages of the European Challenge Cup with a comprehensive 45-5 win over Calvisano at Headingley Carnegie on Sunday.
Leigh Hinton scored a hat trick as Leeds Carnegie defeated Italian outfit Calvisano 45-5 at Headingley Carnegie.
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Leeds Carnegie will end 2007 with a home fixture against Sale Sharks.
Leeds Carnegie skipper Stuart Hooper returns to the starting line up for this Sunday's clash with Calvisano at Headingley Carnegie, kick off 3pm.
In this weeks edition of Carnegie Call, Stuart Lancaster looks ahead to Leeds Carnegie's European Challenge Cup clash with Calvisano at Headingley Carnegie this Sunday, kick off 3pm.
Make sure you get your copy of the official matchday programme at this Sunday's game with Calvisano which includes an exclusive interview with former Leeds star Roland De Marigny, who now plays with our opponents.
The Long Bar will be closed on Sunday 9th December for Leeds Carnegie's ERC Challenge Cup game against Rugby Calvisano. Fans will however be able to enjoy post match facilities in the Carnegie Café Bar.
Leeds Met's women's rugby union team got back to winning ways in the BUSA Championship defeating Birmingham 29-5 on Wednesday.
If you are looking for the ideal Leeds Carnegie Christmas gift they are plenty of ways you can order your gifts in time for the big day.
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the official travel package to Bath on Saturday 22nd December.
With another bumper crowd expected over the Christmas period when Sebastian Chabal's Sale Sharks arrive here at Headingley Carnegie, fundraising groups are advised to pre-order their Cashback tickets as early as possible to help us with the upcoming Christmas post.
A Rugby Football Union Disciplinary Hearing at the Leeds Brighouse Holiday suspended Leeds Carnegie player Anitela Tuilagi for four weeks for striking contrary to Law 10(4)(a) in the match between Leeds Carnegie and Leicester Tigers at Leeds on Saturday, November 24, 2007.
The Leeds Carnegie A team suffered a narrow 16-13 defeat to Leicester Tigers at West Park Leeds on Monday night.
Leeds Carnegie will face former player Ian Humphreys in tonight's Guinness A League clash at West Park Leeds against Leicester Tigers, kick off 7pm.
Rob Vickerman will get the chance to continue his return to full fitness with a place in the starting line for the A team tonight against Leicester at West Park Leeds, kick off 7pm.
New signing Adam Balding will make his first appearance for Leeds Carnegie in the A team for the Guinness A League clash with Leicester on Monday night, 7pm.
Leeds Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster was pleased to see his side overcome torrential rain, driving wind and a first half deficit to secure a draw in their final EDF Energy Cup game at Bristol.
Leeds Carnegie had to settle for a draw at the Memorial Ground in their final EDF Energy Cup game but they showed tremendous spirit throughout.