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News for March 2008

Last chance to take part in global survey

Leeds Rugby Club has agreed to participate in some ground breaking international research into the behaviour of professional rugby league and rugby union fans supporting teams in both England and Australia.

Grab a bargain in the club shop

Make sure you call in at the club shop now to pick up a bargain with 50% off all Leeds Carnegie merchandise.

Welding set for comeback

Richard Welding is due to make his come back from injury this Monday when the Leeds Carnegie A team take on Worcester at West Park Leeds, kick off 7pm.

Lancaster hugely disappointed by loss

Leeds Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster said his side were hugely disappointed to lose 66-7 at Saracens and believes his side were made to suffer for the Ospreys defeat last week.

Leeds Carnegie suffer sorry defeat at Saracens

Leeds Carnegie suffered a club record defeat at Saracens as they conceded ten tries in a 66-7 loss at Vicarage Road.

Burrell called up for Leeds Carnegie

Youngsters Luther Burrell is set to make his Guinness Premiership debut for Leeds Carnegie in Sunday's clash with Saracens.

Leeds Carnegie look for league double

Leeds Carnegie will head to Saracens this Sunday looking to win back to back games in the Guinness Premiership for the first time since November 2005.

Injury update

There are 12 players missing for Leeds Carnegie for this Sunday's trip to Saracens, here we bring you up to date with who is currently out of action.

Scarbrough set to face former club

Dan Scarbrough is set to come face to face with his former club at Vicarage Road on Sunday and the England international is looking forward to one battle in particular.

Saracens name strong side for Leeds Carnegie clash

Kevin Sorrell returns to the Saracens starting line-up for Sunday's vital Guinness Premiership clash against Leeds Carnegie at Vicarage Road, kick off 3pm.

All Black Jack to miss Leeds Carnegie clash

All Black Chris Jack will miss Saracens game against Leeds Carnegie this Sunday at Vicarage Road after the second row was ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a hand injury in Saturday's EDF Energy Cup semi-final against the Ospreys.

A team continue that winning feeling

Leeds Carnegie A team produced a convincing 27-5 win over Sale Sharks in the Guinness A League at West Park Leeds on Bank Holiday Monday.

Headingley Carnegie enjoys bumper Easter

There are plenty of smiling face around Headingley Carnegie this Easter with all three teams based at the historic stadium recording wins over local rivals ahead of the Easter weekend.

We owed Newcastle one - Bedford

Leeds Carnegie Man of the Match Joe Bedford could barely contain his joy after his sides 16-15 win over Newcastle Falcons at Headingley Carnegie.

Surprised Blackett delighted with win

Lee Blackett has had to wait 22 games and four years to score his first try in the Guinness Premiership but when it came it was a special one.

Lancaster pleased players can enjoy fruits of their labour

Leeds Carnegie Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster watched his side claim a momentous 16-15 victory over Newcastle at a windswept Headingley Carnegie and said the win gives him, his coaches and players the chance to gain a reward for their hard work.

Historic win for Leeds Carnegie

Leeds Carnegie recorded a famous 16-15 win over a star studded Newcastle Falcons side at a wind swept, snowy Headingley Carnegie on Good Friday, Leeds' first ever win over their Northern neighbours at Headingley Carnegie.

England quartet return for Falcons

Newcastle Falcons welcome back the England quartet of Jamie Noon, Jonny Wilkinson, Toby Flood and Mathew Tait, as they make the Guinness Premiership trip to Leeds Carnegie on Friday (kick-off 7pm).

Injuries force Lancaster into changes

Sunday's grueling 10-10 draw with Worcester has taken its toll on Leeds Carnegie with Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster forced into making seven changes to his starting line up for this Friday's game against Newcastle Falcons at Headingley Carnegie, kick off 7pm.

Carnegie Call

In this week's edition of Carnegie Call, Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster looks ahead to Leeds Carnegie's clash with Newcastle Falcons at Headingley Carnegie, this Friday, kick off 7pm.

Wave on Leeds Carnegie and be in with a chance to win some great prizes!

Support Leeds Carnegie, support our club.  Let's see a sea of waving flags cheering on our team during Fridays match against Newcastle Falcons.

Get here early to enjoy all the fun

Why not come down early to Headingley Carnegie Stadium and enjoy some great pre-match entertainment.

Great start for kids on Good Friday

Leeds Carnegie are looking to make this a real 'Good Friday' for all our fans. To open the day the Leeds Carnegie Community Team  are holding a pre-match coaching festival down at the Kirkstall Training ground between 3 and 5 pm prior to the big game.

Bumper Easter weekend for Leeds Carnegie fans

There is a bumper weekend for Leeds Carnegie fans coming up this weekend with the first team and the A team in action over Easter.

Guinness A League game postponed

Monday night's Guinness A League game against Worcester at West Park Leeds has been postponed again.

Lancaster proud of players

Leeds are determined to fight to the bitter end in order to keep their Guinness Premiership status this season, according to director of rugby Stuart Lancaster.

Brave display secures draw for Leeds Carnegie

Leeds Carnegie produced one of the most heroic displays in the club's history to earn a share of the spoils at Worcester as the two teams battled it out in the mud for a 10-10 draw.

Greendale and Freer help England win Grand Slam

Adam Greendale and Scott Freer helped England's Under 20s clinch a first ever RBS Six Nations Grand Slam by turning on the style to outgun Ireland with seven sparkling tries at Kingsholm.

Ford and Hampson combine to lead England to victory

Joe Ford and Craig Hampson combined to form a Leeds Carnegie half back pairing for England U18 in their impressive start to the AER (Association Europeenne de Rugby) Tournament in Italy with a 53-3 win over a physical Georgia side in Mogliano on Sunday.

Lund returns for Leeds Carnegie

Giant second rower Erik Lund will return to the starting line up for Leeds Carnegie for their crucial clash with Worcester this Sunday at Sixways, kick off 1pm.

Carnegie Call

In this week's edition of Carnegie Call, Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster looks ahead to Leeds Carnegie's clash with Worcester at Sixways this Sunday, kick off 1pm.

Greendale drafted into England U20 squad

Coach Nigel Redman is expecting a "huge game" against Ireland as England's Under 20s attempt to complete a Six Nations Grand Slam at Gloucester tomorrow night (7.35pm).

Armstrong on bench for England Students

Leeds Carnegie Academy winger and Leeds Met student Scott Armstrong has been named on the bench for England Students for this Friday's game against the Irish Colleges.

Murray on the bench for Scotland U20

Young Leeds Carnegie fly half James Murray has to be content with a place on the bench for Scotland U20 for their final Six Nations game in Italy this weekend.

Women march on towards Twickenham

Leeds Met's women's rugby union side fought their way into the championship semi final with a determined performance against Loughborough.

The Carnegie Challenger brings home the Cup!

Jockeys at Cheltenham races may be suffering with the weather, but the wind didn't put off the Carnegie Challenger winning the stakes race last night at Elland Road.

Biggest challenge yet for students

Leeds Met's Mens Rugby Union team face their toughest test of the season this Wednesday as they travel to reigning BUSA Champions Hartpury College.

U19's lost out narrowly to Tigers

Leeds Carnegie's U19 side lost narrowly to Leicester Tigers on Saturday, eventually losing out 10-7.

Hetherington plans for the future

Leeds Rugby Chief Executive Gary Hetherington has said that the long term future is bright for Leeds Carnegie but has revealed some of the frustrations that Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster has had this year with player recruitment.

Lancaster rues missed opportunity

Stuart Lancaster reflected on missed opportunities for his side after seeing them slip to a 30-13 defeat to Bristol at Headingley Carnegie.

Leeds Carnegie lose out to Bristol

Leeds suffered  a major blow with a 30-13 defeat against Bristol at Headingley, that despite leading 13-6 at the break.

Worcester travel still available

Leeds Carnegie are offering supporters discounted coach travel for the big game against Worcester Warriors in the Guinness Premiership on Sunday 16th March, KO 1.00pm.

Hooper and Biggs return for Leeds Carnegie

Leeds Carnegie welcome back their captain Stuart Hooper and leading try scoring Tom Biggs for Sunday crucial Guinness Premiership clash with Bristol at Headingley Carnegie, kick off 3pm.

Carnegie Call

In this weeks edition of Carnegie Call Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster looks ahead to his side's game against Bristol this Sunday at Headingley Carnegie, kick off 3pm.

Perry back at scrum half for Bristol's trip to Leeds

For the first time since the middle of December, Bristol Rugby Head Coach Richard Hill is able to call upon the services of England scrum half Shaun Perry as Bristol travel to Leeds Carnegie in the Guinness Premiership.

Challenger looks to scale heights for charity

Leeds Carnegie mascot, the Carnegie Challenger, was joined by Calum Clark, Sam Stitcher and Luther Burrell to help raise money for a great cause by abseiling down the side of Leeds Met's Civic Quarter.

Murray on bench for Scotland U20

Leeds Carnegie youngster James Murray has to be content with a place on the bench for Scotland U20 this Friday when they taken on England in Falkirk.

Leeds Met teams progress in BUSA Championship

Both the Mens and Womens Rugby Union teams at Leeds Met progressed through the first knock out stage of the BUSA Championship on Wednesday with Leeds Carnegie's Richard Vasey leading the way for the men.

Gloucester tickets on sale now

Tickets are also on sale now for our trip to Kingsholm to face Gloucester.

Injury scuppers Nilsen's loan plans

An ankle injury picked up in training has prevented young hooker Phil Nilsen from going out on loan to a National League club.

Leeds Met shortlisted for 2012 Pre-Games Training Camp

Leeds Met has been short listed for the London 2012 Pre-Games Training Camp Guide.

Cusack ruled out for season

Young Leeds Carnegie prop Michael Cusack has been ruled out for the rest of the season after having surgery on a thumb injury.

Updated Picture Gallery

As the Leeds Carnegie team prepare for their next big game against Bristol on Sunday 9th March, why not look back at the action from their last Guinness Premiership fixture in the latest online picture gallery.

Find out more about sport coaching

Are you interested in a career in sports coaching? Today qualification form an important part of the process of coaching and Leeds Met are leading the way.

U19's look to keep up winning ways

Leeds Carnegie's U19 side are back in action this Saturday when they face Leicester at West Park Leeds looking for revenge for defeat earlier in the season to the Tigers.

Freer retains place in England squad

Young Leeds Carnegie prop Scott Freer has retained his place in the England U20 squad for their crucial game in Scotland this Friday.

Post match reaction

Leeds Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster admitted too many unforced errors led to his side losing out to Leicester Tigers at Welford Road, despite his Leeds Carnegie team taking a 13-0 lead in the opening twenty minutes.

Heartache for Leeds Carnegie at Leicester

Following Worcester's victory over Sale Sharks at Edgleley Park on Friday night, Leeds Carnegie needed to put in a big performance against a Leicester side boosted by the return of their injured internationals Alesana Tuilagi and Harry Ellis.

Listen to all the action from Headingley Carnegie live

Keep up to date with Leeds Carnegie as they take on Newcastle Falcons at Headingley Carnegie on Friday 21st March with live match commentary from 7.00pm.

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