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Wilkinson strives to be the man to call on if injury strikes Lions
Jonny Wilkinson has vowed to do everything he can to be fit and ready to answer an injury SOS from the British and Irish Lions if the call is to come this summer.
Toulon 16 Clermont Auvergne 15: Wilkinson hailed as Kennedy makes switch pay
Nick Kennedy described winning the Heineken Cup as the pinnacle of his career and a vindication of his decision to move to Toulon last summer.
Promotion realistic for Carnegie next season – Hampson
Academy product Craig Hampson has reinforced the growing view from within Leeds Carnegie that their group of young, homegrown players can win promotion to the Premiership next season.
Gatland warns Lions about the dangers of trying to take it easy and increasing chance of injury
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland believes those members of his squad who still have club commitments could be disadvantaged at the start of the tour Down Under, but has told them not to hold back when appearing for their respective sides.
Wigan’s glory proves inspiration as Saints stun Saracens
Northampton stunned Saracens 27-13 to reach their first Premiership final after being inspired by Wigan’s FA Cup heroics – and memories of their own Heineken Cup nightmare.
Leeds committed to homegrown policy despite play-off heartache
Leeds Carnegie chief executive Gary Hetherington says the club will not sacrifice the policy of generating their own talent in the pursuit of promotion to the Premiership.
Newcastle Falcons 15 Leeds Carnegie 6: Future still looks bright for Leeds despite loss to Falcons
Two years ago, Leeds and Newcastle finished level on points at the bottom of the Premiership – but it was the Yorkshire club who were relegated by virtue of an inferior points difference.
Care aiming to prove point to selectors
LEEDS Carnegie product Danny Care warned Leicester that Harlequins will not be prepared to relinquish their Aviva Premiership title without a fight ahead of today’s semi-final showdown at Welford Road.
Carnegie ready to come of age as Falcons pose daunting test
Leeds Carnegie stand on the verge of one of the greatest achievements in their short history tomorrow, but try telling that to the players and officials at the Headingley club.
Lancaster provides chance for players to impress
Stuart Lancaster has revealed how he showed his England players videos of their past five victories just 24 hours after their Six Nations grand slam hopes came crashing to earth.
Care rested as Clark earns England’s Argentina call
Leeds-born scrum-half Danny Care has been rested for England’s summer tour to Argentina with Calum Clark included by head coach Stuart Lancaster.
Leeds Carnegie 24 Newcastle Falcons 19: Burrows has Leeds dreaming of play-off success
The 600th game in the history of Leeds Carnegie is one that will be recalled for many a day with great pride by all at the club.
Leeds Carnegie 24 Newcastle Falcons 19: Advantage Leeds in play-off semi-final
Leeds Carnegie turned the Championship promotion race on its head with a thrilling win over favourites Newcastle Falcons.
Nick Westby: British sport’s next big rivalry pedals away on Italian adventure
The next great rivalry within British sport has begun.
Poor start proves Bridlington’s downfall despite late fightback
Bridlington’s Intermediate Cup adventure ended at the hands of Brighton at Twickenham on Saturday.
Baildon overpowered by Newent to leave them with no chance of repeat
BAILDON’S hopes of back-to-back wins in the RFU Junior Vase final ended in disappointment at Twickenham as Newent comprehensively overpowered them to claim eight tries and take the trophy back to Gloucestershire.
Leeds Carnegie v Newcastle Falcons: All the pressure is on Falcons, says Edwards as Leeds aim to spring upset at Headingley
Having shown his mischievous side already in the build-up to today’s play-off semi-final first leg, Diccon Edwards has now tried his hand at reverse psychology.
Finals day is magical as Selby fly flag for Yorkshire
Three teams from Yorkshire embarked on a memorable journey to Twickenham for the RFU Cup finals on Saturday – but it was only Selby who returned home triumphant.
progression is obvious to see, says mcgeechan
Sir Ian McGeechan believes Leeds Carnegie’s late-season surge proves they are once again fit for a genuine promotion challenge, writes Nick Westby.
Finals day shows strength of game around Yorkshire
For the second successive season, Yorkshire will be represented by three teams in the Rugby Football Union cup finals at Twickenham today.
Union fans in Yorkshire urged to support World Cup
Sir Ian McGeechan has urged the city of Leeds to embrace the Rugby World Cup in 2015 after it was announced that Elland Road will be one of 13 stadiums used for the tournament.
Leeds plays host to Rugby World Cup
LEEDS United’s Elland Road stadium has been confirmed as one of 13 venues for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, tournament organisers announced today.
Wilkinson’s fitness will decide if he has role with Lions
Warren Gatland insists the possibility of Jonny Wilkinson joining the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia in the event of injury remains shrouded in doubt.
Warburton picked out as man to lead Gatland’s Lions from front
Sam Warburton was hailed as a leader in the mould of Martin Johnson after he was appointed captain of the 2013 British and Irish Lions.
Wilkinson plays down the idea of Lions place
Jonny Wilkinson distanced himself from demands for his selection by the British & Irish Lions after masterminding Toulon’s passage into their first Heineken Cup final with yesterday’s 24-12 victory over Saracens.
Wood and Fletcher spark Ionians win
national two north: Title-chasers Hull Ionians continued their recent good form with a 41-21 victory at Sheffield Tigers.
Sporting Bygones: Rawlinson savoured ‘massive’ changes and challenges Leeds faced when they rose to the top
It is 12 years since Leeds Carnegie first won promotion to the Premiership and next Monday they come up against regular-season champions Newcastle looking to take a big step towards achieving the feat again.
Cipriani recovers after he is hit by bus on Leeds pub crawl
FORMER England rugby player Danny Cipriani has thanked fans for their support after being hit by a double decker bus while running across a road at the end of a lengthy Leeds pub crawl.
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Leeds look to ruin the party for ambitious Newcastle
Newcastle Falcons yesterday continued recruiting for their anticipated return to the Premiership with three signings – all with a mixture of top-flight and international experience.
Twenty tries but no extension of season
Sandal finished the season with a resounding 122-5 victory over Yorkshire rivals Bradford & Bingley but had to settle for a third-place finish.
Greens throw away golden opportunity
As this match moved into its final quarter with Wharfedale in the lead by 28-14 and with three tries in the bag, the Greens had begun to hope that this would be a season-saving five-point win.
Ionians edge out Mowden Park while Wrigglesworth is Hull’s hat-trick hero
Hull Ionians recorded the narrowest of wins as they beat Darlington Mowden Park 32-31 in a game that saw both sides exchange the lead throughout.
Leeds Carnegie 30 Nottingham 26: Top-flight return is now on the radar for Leeds
The gap to the Premiership may yet be bridged by Leeds Carnegie, who finished the regular season in such a manner that four more wins and a return to the top flight is by no means beyond them.
Doncaster Knights 22 Plymouth Albion 26: Hard work starts now for relegated Knights
Doncaster, whose detailed planning for next season in National One has already started and increases in its intensity this week under coach Clive Griffiths, played with much commitment in their last Championship game at Castle Park where it was clear again why they have been relegated.
Rotherham Titans 33 London Scottish 26: Blackett set to step up as Codling signs off in fine style
ROTHERHAM Titans expect to name their new coach in the next week as the outgoing Alex Codling signed off his tenure in style.
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Wednesday 22 May 2013
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