News for January 2008
Leeds Carnegie are extremely proud of the reputation the community team have built over recent years, with thousands of youngsters from right across Yorkshire having taken part in the Carnegie community programme in one form or another.
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Leeds Carnegie are offering supporters discounted coach travel for the crunch game at Worcester on Sunday 16th March, kick off 1.00pm.
As members of the Headingley Carnegie Rewards Scheme Leeds Carnegie season ticket holders can get to sample sister club Leeds Rhinos play in the engage Super League.
Players who are members of the Leeds Carnegie RFU Academy or have been coached by our staff make up a sixth of the England U16 Group Development Squad recently announced.
Leeds Carnegie Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster admitted that he was disappointed his side were unable to make more of their chances in the defeat to London Irish at Headingley Carnegie.
Tom Biggs has equalled the record set by Dan Scarbrough to become the joint top try scorer in the clubs history.
Leeds Carnegie had just a losing bonus point to show for their efforts against London Irish, despite tries from Leigh Hinton and Tom Biggs at Headingley Carnegie Stadium.
Tom Biggs will be aiming to break the club record set by Dan Scarbrough as the highest scoring player of all time for Leeds in this Sunday's game between Leeds Carnegie and London Irish.
Winger John Holtby and back row Adam Balding are set to make a return to the Leeds Carnegie side this weekend when the team returns to Guinness Premiership action against London Irish at Headingley Carnegie Stadium on Sunday 27th January, kick off 3pm.
In this weeks edition of Carnegie Call Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster looks ahead to his side's game against London Irish this Sunday at Headingley Carnegie, kick off 3pm.
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There will be an afternoon packed full of entertainment at Headingley Carnegie Stadium this Sunday when Leeds Carnegie take on London Irish, KO 3.00pm.
Make sure you get your hands on the Leeds Carnegie matchday programme at this Sunday's game against London Irish because it is packed full of all the news you need from your club.
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The dates for the quarter finals of the ERC Challenge Cup have now been confirmed and Leeds Carnegie will now face Bath at the Recreation Ground on Saturday 5th April, kick off 2.15pm.
As round 11 of the Guinness Premiership approaches this weekend, marking the half way point in the season, Premier Rugby Chief Executive Mark McCafferty reviews the season so far and looks ahead at what promises to be another exciting four months.
Leeds Carnegie are building for the future after signing England U16 international George Elliott.
Three of the brightest young stars from the Leeds Carnegie academy have recently gone on loan to National Division clubs to gain match experience.
An exciting job opportunity has arisen within Leeds Rugby's Commercial Sales department. Working as part of a busy team, the successful candidate will need exceptional communication and organisational skills in their role as Sales & Events Administrative Assistant.
Leeds Carnegie will face Bath in the European Challenge Cup Quarter Final after the line up for the last eight was decided over the weekend.
Two tries from former Leeds star Zak Feaunati have ensured that his old club have progressed through to the Quarter Final of the European Challenge Cup.
Following his side's defeat against Castres Olympique in extreme conditions at the Stade Pierre Antoine, Leeds Director of Rugby, Stuart Lancaster admitted he was disappointed not to come away with any points from the game
Leeds Carnegie went into their final European Pool game against French side Castres Olympique looking to secure their place at the top of the table, but terrible weather at the Stade Pierre Antoine made this a difficult task with both sides forced into battle on a virtual mudbath.
Leeds Carnegie are looking to book their place in the Quarter Final of the European Challenge Cup for the first time in the club's history when they travel to Castres Olympique on Thursday night.
Castres coach Alain Gaillard has made 11 changes to his side for Thursday nights crucial clash with Leeds Carnegie.
In this weeks edition of Carnegie Call, Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster looks ahead to Leeds Carnegie's crunch game at Castres Olympique on Thursday night, kick off 7.45pm GMT.
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Leeds Carnegie travel to Castres Olympique for their Pool 5 showdown in front of the television cameras on Thursday night determined not just to stay in quarter-final contention but finish as high up the ranking as possible.
All Blacks prop Kees Meeuws will be at the sharp end of Castres Olympique's bid for Pool 5 honours when they clash with group leaders Leeds Carnegie at Stade Pierre Antoine on Thursday night - and he is promising the English club a tougher challenge this time.
Leeds Carnegie's U19 fixture against Northampton Saints, which was due to be played at West Park Leeds this Saturday, has now been switched to Northampton's Frankins Gardens, kick off 2pm on the same day.
Monday nights game in the Guinness A League clash with Worcester at West Park Leeds has been called off due to a water logged pitch.
With the European Challenge Cup reaching its penultimate round this weekend we give you a run down of how each team can progress to the knock out stages.
Leeds Carnegie Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster said he was pleased that his side got the win that takes them one step closer to the knock out stages of the European Challenge Cup although he admitted that French side Dax pushed his team all the way.
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Leeds Carnegie's European dream is still alive but they were given a scare at Headingley Carnegie by French side Dax before a late rally ensured a 25-18 win.
Tickets for Leeds Carnegie's game against Leicester Tigers on Saturday 1st March, Kick Off 2.45pm are now available to buy at the Headingley Carnegie ticket office and online.
Calum Clark, Scott Freer and Adam Greendale have all been included in England's 32-man Under-20 squad for the international campaign that kicks off against Wales next month.
The Leeds Carnegie matchday programme will be on sale for tonight's game against Dax in the ERC Challenge Cup, priced just £2.
Scrum half Joe Bedford has been given the honour of captaining his home town club when Leeds Carnegie take on French side Dax in the European Challenge Cup at Headingley Carnegie this Friday, kick off 8pm.
In this weeks edition of Carnegie Call Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster looks ahead to his side's game against Dax this Friday at Headingley Carnegie, kick off 8pm.
Make sure you get along to this Friday's crucial European Challenge Cup tie against Dax, especially if you are a season ticket holder as the game is included with your ticket.
Premier Rugby and Sky Sports have announced the matches to be televised live on Sky Sports in Rounds 11 to 16 of the Guinness Premiership which includes Leeds Carnegie's crucial trip to Sixways to play Worcester.
Leeds Carnegie captain Stuart Hooper and back row Adam Balding have been ruled out for a fortnight after picking up injuries in Saturday's defeat at Wasps.
Leeds Carnegie A team lost out at Newcastle Falcon's last night as they went down 35-30 in the Guinness A League.
Stuart Hooper will watch his Leeds Carnegie team against Dax in Round 5 of the European Challenge Cup on Friday night knowing that one more win will put them on the brink of quarter-final qualification.
The Leeds Rugby Dance team will be holding open auditions this Wednesday 9th January for anyone who wishes to come along and try and earn their place in the team.
Colin Noon will make his return from injury tonight as the Leeds Carnegie A team head to Newcastle in the Guinness A League, kick off 7pm.
Newcastle club captain Phil Dowson makes his comeback for the Falcons Development Team tonight, as they take on Leeds Carnegie at Druid Park (kick-off 7pm).
The club shop at Headingley Carnegie Stadium will be closed all day on Monday 7th January for an annual stock take.
Leeds Carnegie gave London Wasps, the European Champions, the scare of their lives at Adams Park but in the end for the second week running they were left frustrated with no league points for their considerable effort, losing out 25-17.
Eighteen-year-old Calum Clark will return to the starting line up for Leeds Carnegie for their trip to London Wasps this Saturday after Rhys Oakley was ruled out through injury.
In this week's edition of Carnegie Call Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster looks ahead to this Saturday's game at London Wasps, kick off 3pm.
Two of the brightest young stars of the Leeds Carnegie RFU Academy have been selected to as part of the England U18 squad that will be preparing for the Six Nations this month.
A minor injury picked up in training will delay Leeds Carnegie winger Richard Welding's return from his knee injury which was due to take place in Monday night's Guinness A League fixture at Newcastle.
The Leeds Carnegie U19's side are back in action this weekend when they travel to the North East to take on their counterparts from Newcastle Falcons on Saturday.