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The Great DIY Crag Makeover
Posted Sunday, June 21 2009 by Gabes | Gents,
The DIY paint party held at the Clubhouse yesterday was a huge success, with a staggering 37 volunteers present.
The painting of all 4 changing rooms and corridor was completed under the direction of Lovejoy in 45 minutes, and subsequent tasks tackled included drain cleaning and the removal of dead wood, a process which will continue over the coming weeks.
Exhausted volunteers then retired to the bar to watch the Lions narrow defeat and enjoy their complementary beers and excellent curry provided by our estimable Steward, Tony Firth.
Many thanks to all those who turned up. All 4 teams plus the Junior Section were well and evenly represented. This event was a major step forward in involving players in the maintenance and running of the Club, something we have not done for several years.
Gabes
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AGM
Posted Sunday, June 21 2009 by Gabes | Leodiensian RUFC
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held at the Clubhouse on Tuesday 7th July 2009 around 8.30pm (after training).
AGENDA
Senior Rugby; Review of season.
Finance; Report & accounts. Membership fees. Clubhouse Committee.
Ladies Rugby;
Facilities;
Election of Officers; (Nomination form available from Secretary on request)
Any Other Business
Alun Gabriel - Chairman
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The Great Paint Party
Posted Tuesday, June 9 2009 by Gabes | Gents,
Numbers are looking good for the work party party a week on Saturday (20th), with over 25 confirmed volunteers. If we get a few more we may well be able to do the corridor as well, plus it will make the Club a great place to watch the Lions, so text me now to sign up. Work begins around Noon, details will be texted to all confirmed volunteers next week. How often will you get to see Duncan Read and Peter Chapman grafting shoulder to shoulder as fellow horny-handed sons of toil? Don't miss out on the chance of seeing Uppingham's Finest being upbraided by Lovejoy for not cleaning his brush properly.
Never mind the Sistine Chapel, if we get Jim to do the toilets, we'll have our own Cistern Capel.("Thangyouverymuch, I'm here all week, Take My Wife" etc..).
Gabes
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Your Club Needs You!!!!
Posted Friday, May 29 2009 by Gabes | Gents,
We are having a Work Party, which will incorporate both "work" and a "party", at the Club on Saturday 20th June, the day of the First Test against the Springboks.
As this is the first time in several years we have asked you to do anything yourselves, we are going to break you in gently! The plan is to meet at the club around 12.00, wherupon you will be provided with rollers, paint and direction from our consultant decorator, Lovejoy. The aim is to paint the changing rooms in a "DIY Makeover" type affair. If we get the numbers there, we should be finished well in advance of the Big Match kick of at 2.00.
We will then retire to the bar to watch the game, where the club will provide your beer for the afternoon (subject to effort/attainment!!) plus some free food, possibly a bbq if weather permits. Those interested in making a night of it can carry on as they see fit, I dare say Howler will have the Big Cards out.
I already have several volunteers from my text sent this week. It would be great to see ALL teams represented by at least 5 players so come on boys, text me or your skipper to sign up. DON'T LEAVE IT TO OTHERS - IF YOU'RE NOT PART OF THE SOLUTION, YOU'RE PART OF THE PROBLEM!
In other news, we now have the 1st XV fixtures through. The first 11 weekends of the season are ALL league fixtures, beginning as follows;
Sept 5th Doncaster Phoenix (home)
Sept 12th Goole (away)
Sept 19th Hessle (home)
Sept 26th Hullensians (away)
Oct 3rd West Leeds (home)
Oct 10th Ripon (away)
Oct 17th Moortown (home)
Oct 24th Pocklington (away)
That's all for now, folks.
Gabes
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Summer News
Posted Tuesday, May 19 2009 by Gabes | Gents,
Following closure for refurbishment, the website is back up and running, thanks Cadgey.
The Players Presentation Night was a storm, the 3rds winning the Barber Bowl but the 4ths atoning by picking up the team of the year award. Congrats also to 1st XV Skipper Nick Burdon on winning the Presidents Cup, our equivalent of a lifetime achievement award.
The close season is now here, but there is no need to completely abandon the Crag through the summer months. Skippers/I will be in touch over the next few weeks with regard to a "work party for free beer" deal, possibly coinciding with one of the Lions tests. A sunny Saturday at the club, an hour painting a changing room, back in the bar to watch the Lions trounce the Yarpies with your hard earned free beers to hand, retire to the terrace perhaps, with a Mint Juleep, some dinner, some dancing, who knows where it might all end?
Finally for now, we have received the League structure for next year, which features some startling changes. The move of Yorks 1, Yorks 2 and above to 14 team leagues, coupled with some geographical migration, has meant that no fewer than 4 teams have been promoted from Yorks 2 to Yorks 1 and our congratulations go to Dinnington, Wheatley Hills, Castleford and Yarnbury. In addition, 7 teams have come up to Yorks 2!!! Our Division next term will therefore comprise;
Leos
North Ribblesdale
Barnsley
Ripon
Knottingley
Huddersfield YMCA
Pocklington
West Park Bramhope/Leeds
West Leeds
Hessle
Goole
Moortown
Hullensians
Doncaster Phoenix
Pre-season starts 1st week of July.
Cheers
Gabes
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End of Season Do.
Posted Tuesday, April 28 2009 by Gabes | Gents,
Just a reminder that the end of season extravaganza is this Friday (1st May).
There will be 2 games, kicking of at 6.30ish. The 3rds v 4ths for the Barber Bowl and a Presidents XV v Chairmans XV. All who want a game will get one.
The evening will then continue with;
Team of the Year Award
President's Trophy
Captains Speeches for each team.
Player of the Year for each team.
Plus, possibly, a satirical musical offering.
Tony's curry.
All free.
It's quite often the best night of the year, please try to get there.
Gabes
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Lions Tickets
Posted Monday, April 20 2009 by Gabes | Gents,
We have been contacted by the RFU, who have a few tickets for the upcoming Lions tour in South Africa. Tickets are available on a 1st come 1st served basis on application direct to the RFU. Tickets are available for all 3 Tests and the game against the Emerging Boks.
If you want a form, contact me and I will email you the pdf which you have to complete and send direct to the RFU.
Gabes
PS; Lovejoy lost his suit jacket at the dinner, if anyone has it could you please let him know asap, his customers are begining to refuse to take him seriously dressed in a cardigan.
Cheers
Gabes
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Weekly News
Posted Sunday, April 19 2009 by Gabes | Never in doubt.
As described below, the 1sts overcame a first half display of nerves and white line fever to settle and record a thoroughly deserved win over Pock. The afternoon also featured an appearance of John Howells and Dave Robinson on a tandem, presumably constructed of some miracle space-age material, disappearing into the woods like a pair of circus bears. Congratulations to Burdy, Si Worrall and all the boys on staying top of the bottom third.
The 2nds/3rds combined to beat a thirsty touring side from Sunderland. The tourists seemed to revel in the balmy spring weather with a corresponding removal of clothing and close interest in the cricket at Alwoodley CC. The subsequent dislodging of bails led to an appeal which was, thankfully, declined.
The 4ths subsided to a defeat at higher-placed Keighley. Even Kinga the Winga proved unable to help. Report available shortly.
The recent Dinner saw a record attendance from the players, and a bravura performance from speaker David Taylor. Events continued into the early hours with only 2 "no shows", (Dan Marland and Simon Howarth - Shame on you!).
This coming week we are aiming to put out 3 teams in an end-of-term, "come in your own clothes, bring games" affair.
The last event of the season is the Dekker Hall/Barber Bowl/3rds v 4ths/Presidents v Chairmans/ Player of the Year/Team of the Year/Captains' Speeches/Mystery Musical Item event which will be held at the Club on Friday 1st May. Be there or be square.
Gabes
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Leos secure vital victory
Posted Saturday, April 18 2009 by shield1977 | Leos responed when it mattered most with a tremendous win at crag lane this afternoon against Pocklington by 10-3,thus securing our league 2 status for next season.
In front of the largest home attendance this season, Leos were made to work hard against a strong Pocklington side who absorbed alot of Leos pressure to turn round at half time with a 3-0 lead through a penalty from fly half Mitchell.
Coach simon worralls team talk at half time was direct and Leos responded magnificantly.Tries by Lenny Lane on 65 minutes and Myerscough on 70 minutes gave the Leos a well earned victory in what was a great overall team display.
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Leos v Pocklington Saturday 18th April
Posted Thursday, April 16 2009 by shield1977 | Just a reminder to all Leos past and present to make sure you are at crag lane on saturday to support the team kick off 3.00pm.
This is the final league fixture of the season and as documented below the team need to beat Pocklington to maintain our league 2 status next season.
Coach simon worrall has had two good training sessions this week and the team are well focussed for the game.
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Weekly News
Posted Wednesday, April 8 2009 by Gabes | Don't panic Mr Mainwaring.
The Club Dinner is this Thursday at the club, 7-7.30, lounge suites (sofas etc.)
This Saturday the Occasionals will slug it out with Selby 5ths at The Crag. Festival rugby.
Gabes
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Leos face crunch relegation fixture
Posted Sunday, April 5 2009 by shield1977 | Leos face a must win final league fixture at crag lane against pocklington on saturday 18th april to remain in Division 2 next season.
Following yesterdays away defeat at Yarnbury by 26-12 and Ripon's defeat against North Ribblesdale,the second relegation place is between Ripon and ourselves.
The reality is that by beating Pocklington we stay up and therefore we still have our destiny in our own hands.Ripons final fixture the week later on saturday 25th April is away to bottom club Huddersfield ymca,so they will clearly be confident of winning that game.
So for all Leos supporters make sure you put this fixture into your diaries now, as the team needs the entire clubs support for this must win game.
Yesterdays fixture against Yarnbury was a disappointing result and was ultimately won by Yarnbury who utilised the elements and strong wind to there advantage in the second half after leos led 7-6 at half time.There was little to chose between the sides with Leos scoring two well worked tried from Lenny Lane and Stuart Baker against three tries by the hosts.
League table with one game remaining are:
Wheatley Hills 35
Castleford 27
Dinnington 27
Yarnbury 19
Pocklington 16
Moortown 16
North Ribb 16
Knottingley 14
Leos 13
Ripon 12
Hudd ymca 7
(Knottingley have a far better points differential than both Leos and Ripon)
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Weekly News
Posted Monday, March 30 2009 by Gabes | Gents'
Following the glamour of various tours, our teams returned to more prosaic matters at the weekend. Wins proved to be at a premium, the 1sts battling well against Champs Wheatley Hills before subsiding as per report. The 2nds too went down to Skipton 2nds, but ran them close. The 4ths went down gamely to a gnarled Harrogate Vets side, in a game featuring another try for Kinga the Winga.
This week, we all play Yarnbury, 1s and 3s away, 2s and 4s at home.
The Club Dinner (Thurs 9th April)is filling up nicely, with players from all teams committing themselves to a pre-easter knees up (I'm sure it's what He would have wanted).
The Decker Hall/Barber Bowl/Players Presentation evening (Captains speeches, Players of the Year etc.) is on Friday 1st May at the Club. We will be running 2 games and an evening of high octane entertainment.
Gabes
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Leos 3 Wheatley Hills 29
Posted Saturday, March 28 2009 by shield1977 | Leos dominated possession and territory for the opening half hour and trailed the league leaders by a slender 3-8 at half time.Wheatley Hills showed why they are worthy division 2 champions in the second half, by raising their game and were eventual worthy winners against a spirited Leos team by 3-29.
Leos have 2 remaining league fixtures away against yarnbury next saturday,with the final league fixture at home to pocklington on april 18th.The league table following todays results are a follows:
Wheatley Hills 33 points
Castleford 25
Dinnington 25
Yarnbury 17
Pockington 16
Moortown 16
Knottingley 14
North Ribb 14
Leos 13
Ripon 12
Hudd ymca 7
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Leos v Wheatley Hills
Posted Friday, March 27 2009 by shield1977 | Fresh from our easter tours to South Wales and Scotland, Leos take on champions elect Wheatley Hills at crag lane on saturday.
Results last week meant that Wheatley Hills will be yorkshire division 2 champions and Leos offer our congratualtions on this achievement.
At the other end of the table the division has never been tighter.Huddersfield YMCA are relegated but with wins last week for moortown and north ribblesdale there are potentially 6 clubs including ourselves in danger of the second relegation spot.
Kick off at crag lane is 3.00pm and all support is needed to cheer on the team.
Current league table with 3 games left are as follows:
Wheatley hills 31 points
Castleford 23
Dinnington 23
Yarnbury 17
Pockington 16
Knottingley 14
Moortown 14
North Ribb 14
Leos 13
Ripon 12
Hudd ymca 5
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The Leos Empire
Posted Thursday, March 19 2009 by Gabes | Gentlemen,
This week, we are spreading the Leos message to all corners of the Albion, provided the Albion is, in fact, a triangle.
We have a touring team in Bedwas, South Wales.
We have a touring team in Edinburgh, Scotchland.
We have a hybrid team defending the Crag against West Leeds.
Like the British Empire, the sun never sets on Leos Rugby.
Plus Cadgey is skiing in France.
Gabes
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International Tickets - England v Argentina
Posted Wednesday, March 18 2009 by Gabes | To All Members From Dave Handy - Urgent If You Want 'Em
All Members.
I have received application details for the Argentina v England game being played at Old Trafford (football ground) on Saturday June 6th.
Ticket prices are between £10 and £20 for Juniors, and between £10 and £40 for Adults. There is a 5% booking fee, too, on each ticket. Junior tickets apply for children up to 15 years of age.
I have a priority booking form for the Club, which has to be returned by 31 March to secure tickets.
If you are interested in applying for tickets, please contact me as soon as possible.
David.handy@addleshawgoddard.com
0113 209 2432
Please note that tickets are being sold for the game on a non return basis. You will therefore have to pay for your tickets at the time that you request them - and that means I will need to be in receipt of payment from you before submitting the form.
I will be submitting the form in good time before the 31 March deadline - if you want to apply for tickets, please contact me by not later than 27 March.
Thanks
David Handy
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Ripon 25 Leos 10
Posted Saturday, March 14 2009 by shield1977 | Despite two well taken tries by Mark Knibbs Leos lost this afternoon to Ripon at Mallorie Park by 25-10.
Playing against a very strong wind in the first half Leos were "slow out of the blocks" and turned round at half time trailing by 13-5.Ripon won the try count by 3-2 and on the balance of play deserved this league win.
Results from todays other league games has meant that the division 2 is the most competitive it has been for many years with only six points currently seperating 8 teams.The table can be viewed by clicking on the link above.
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Weekly News
Posted Monday, March 9 2009 by Gabes | Gentlemen,
This weekend, the last game for many before Tour, our forces will be arrayed as follows;
1st XV away at Ripon
2nd XV home to Ripon
3rd XV home to Castleford
4th XV away to Ripon 3
The weekend just gone saw our club experience the whole gamut of sporting fortune.
The 1st XV put the horrors of Moortown behind them by stuffing North Rib 24-23. You can read Geoffs match report as above but suffice to say that the new shirts probably just tipped the balance in our favour. The massive new shorts were, however, a severe disappointment. When Ed Connell requires a mere "L" instead of a size with more Xs than Joan Collins, you know there has been some kind of error. Rumours that Tom Bindloss had been involved in the ordering of the shorts are being investigated. Messrs Bardon, Lynch, Lane and Freer were even sufficiently cock-a-hoop to cough up their RFU Draw money.
On the back pitch, the 2nds overcame Rib, playing some excellent stuff in patches. Gareth Chesters put in a gargantuan display and was a constant menace with ball and opposition in hand. The side even coped with the presence of the administratively-challenged Tom Bindloss, whose line-out shout of "big yellow blancmange" did not go unheeded by the referee. Tom managed to arrive in his appointed position on the back pitch at kick-off time without mishap.
The 3rds went down bravely to Old Grovians, an excellent effort against a side playing League Rugby most weeks. Skipper Jim Capel, his new-found-power-crazed delusion writing cheques that his body simply cannot cash, yielded to a delegation of senior pros expressing "concern" regarding his intention to play in the centre. Wiser counsels prevailed, Jim returned to the fetid world of the forwards, and a thoroughly commendable team performance followed.
The 4th gained a hard-won victory over Mods 3rds, a triumph, apparently, of age and guile against callow youth. The game was notable for a maiden try for Big Steve, galloping in from half way with a couple of sidesteps. There was also a redoubtable display from Phil Thompson, the seasoned prop who openly admits, and I swear I am not making this up, that he won't wear a scrum cap because he prefers to feel the pain.
A reminder that the Players Dinner is in 4 weeks time on Thursday 9th April, the Thursday before Good Friday. All players, spectators, VPs and guests are welcome.
Gabes
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Leos 24 North Ribblesdale 23
Posted Saturday, March 7 2009 by shield1977 | Leos won a nail biting league encounter against rivals North Ribblesdale at crag lane this afternoon by 24-23.The game was not for the faint hearted and Leos won the try count scoring three well worked touchdowns from Wynter,connell and Knibbs against 2 from Ribb. Leos deserved the victory but it couldn't have been any closer!!
Match report can be read by clicking on the link above
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Fine forward, developing referee, shit Tarzan
Posted Monday, March 2 2009 by scotty | Those of you who know Mark Fozzard (Foz, obviously) may like to know that on Sunday morning he fell 25ft from a tree! He claims he had scaffolding and everything but was last seen by the lovely Kim disappearing into next doors garden, vertically and at high speed.
He is now in Ward 22 of the LGI, laid up with 2 cracked vertebrae. If anyone wants to visit, point and laugh, (he can't chase you after all) feel free! Alternatively good wishes texts are welcome if you have his number, which I'm not publishing on this forum.
He should be out in a week, in a cast, for more amusement, but unlikely to pick up the whistle again any time soon.
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Weekly News
Posted Tuesday, February 24 2009 by Gabes | Gents,
This Saturday, we are required as follows;
1st XV Away to Thornensians (Si's old club!!)
2nd XV Away to Bradford Salem
3rd XV Home to either Burley 2nds or Bradford Salem 3rds
4th XV Home to " " " " " "
Last week saw the 1st XV soundly trousered by our Moortown neighbours. It is probably best to simply draw a veil over this, hopefully aberative, performance.
The 2nd XV fared better, holding Moortown to a 15 all draw under the leadership of James Debenham. There were notable performances from Dan Marland and Neil Mitchell.
The 3rd XV lost out to a hardened Roundhegians Vets team. However the silver lining to this cloud was the return of ex-skipper Peter "Lovejoy" Chapman from his self-imposed exile. Now if we can only track down Lord Lucan, Shergar and Stuey Norton, our cup will verily runneth over.
The 4ths salvaged the reputation of the club by triumphing away at Garforth 2nds. The win featured a stellar performance from centres Pearl & Dean, presumably based on the accuracy of their "Papapapapapapapapa...ssing", and a Lazarus-like ressurection of Kinga the Winga, who recovered from a "broken" elbow to score a try. Kenya believe it?
Gabes
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Moortown 38 Leos 0
Posted Saturday, February 21 2009 by shield1977 | Following two weeks without a game Leos were brought back down to earth with a bump this afternoon, where they lost this league fixture comprehensively to local rivals Moortown.
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Club Dinner
Posted Tuesday, February 17 2009 by Gabes | Please put this date in your diary.
The annual Club Dinner will be held at the Club on Thursday 9th April. All players, VP's supporters are invited and welcome.
The event will follow the successful "stack 'em high, sell 'em cheap" format developed by Johnny "Howler" Howells over the last few years. The cost will be a mere £20 and speakers will include at least one of Bill Clinton, Boris Johnson or a barrister mate of Smithy's who is meant to be very good.
The event takes place on the Thursday before Good Friday, so beer can be taken with impunity.
Howler and myself will be chasing you for committment to this event in due course.
Gabes
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Weekly News
Posted Tuesday, February 17 2009 by Gabes | Gents,
In a slight change to your programme, our committments this week are;
1sts away to Moortown
2nds home to Moortown
3rds/4ths TBC Roundhegians at home/Garforth away.
The 1st XV game at Moortown is a vital game for both teams. A win for Birdys' men will see us 5 points clear of our neighbours, a defeat puts them within a point. Nearly all support is therefore encouraged.
RFU Grand Draw tickets need to be with me by Saturday.
Gabes
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Posted Tuesday, February 10 2009 by Gabes | Gents,
This week;
2nds v Roundhegians (a)
3rds v Roundhegians (a)
4ths v Roundhegians (h)
All subject to weather and demolition of Tom's huge mid-pitch snowman.
RFU Grand Draw tickets need to be back by Saturday 21st Feb. You can give them to your skipper or to Tony behind the bar this week.
More to follow....
Gabes
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Weekly Club News
Posted Wednesday, February 3 2010 by Gabes | Gents,
Our engagements this week are to be confirmed. 3rds are away at Harrogate. The rest will follow shortly.
At the weekend the 1st XV continued their recent string of strong performances with a draw against Classy Cas. The 2nd XV too shared the honours 14-14 with Classy Cas 2nds (2nd Class Cas?) under the inspired leadership of Tom Bindloss. Tom is also tour manager and is keen to remind people that our trip to darkest South Wales is now mere weeks away so start hoarding goody points and prepare for carnage.
The 3rd XV fielded their strongest team for several weeks, Jim Capel now getting a solid grip on things having been dropped in at the deep end by the Lord Lucan like disappearance of his predecessor. A side featuring the welcome return to action of Rupert "Bear" Valery Pearson proved way too strong for Aireborough 2nds, running out 38-10 victors in the Somme-like mud of the back pitch.
The 4ths also returned to form with a win away at Selby 5ths, a team featuring ex-England player Ray Adamson. The star of the show was undoubtedly Kinga the Winga who not only crossed the whitewash and had a narrow miss with the barmaid at the Chequers in Ledsham, but on his return to the clubhouse also sold RFU Grand Draw tickets to Director of Rugby Si Worrall and to the Chairman/Grand Draw Administrator. An example to us all.
The cultural evening after Saturdays' games, held under the balefull glare of John Howells, proved to be a Bacchanalian affair reminiscent of Caligula. All teams were well represented as players formed a drinking circle of 25 much in the way that the Western Pioneers circled their wagons in the face of a Sioux onslaught. In fact, there was a frankly disturbing exhibition of pole dancing from our own "Boy named Sue" Stu Baker, whose codpiece-laden, short-skirted cabaret turn caused many heads, and indeed stomachs, to turn. Events then moved into the back bar where prop Ross Litherland joined a long line of Spoons initiates with a strong performance proving he had no feeling from his neck upwards.
The weather this week means that Saturdays events remain unclear, but come what may, there will be a gathering to watch the Internationals on the newly purchased big screen.
Details of the Players Dinner follow shortly.
There is also a night of live music at the Club on Friday 20th Feb, organised by 3rd XV number 8 and Rock God Stevo. The do is a fund raiser for the Ladies section and all are welcome.
Gabes
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Leos 13 Castleford 13
Posted Saturday, January 31 2009 by shield1977 | Honours were shared this afternoon at crag lane in a hard fought uncompromising game, played in a competitive clean spirit between two well matched sides.Castleford were the best team Leos have played this season, with there reputation endorsed for having the strongest pack in the division.Leos have come a tremendously long way over the past few months and were full value for once more producing a great team performance
Leos held a 13-8 half time lead through two penalties and a converstion from Wynter and a superb try from Maudsley against a well worked try by Watson and a penalty by the same player.
In the second half the only score of the game was a try from Willett after strong pressure from the Castleford pack.
Coach Simon Worrall was rightly proud of the Leos team in what was another fully commited display.FULL MATCH REPORT CAN BE VIEWED BY CLICKING ON THE LINK ABOVE
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Weekly Club News
Posted Monday, January 26 2009 by Gabes | Gents,
This week our engagements are;
1st XV Castleford (h) League
2nd XV Castleford (a) Merit
3rd XV Aireborough 2nds (h)
4th XV TBA (But not West Leeds 2nds, that's for sure!)
There is also a Club night out this weekend, under the auspices of John Howells. All players from all teams are encouraged and are welcome to attend what is bound to be a night of high culture featuring at least one of the following elements; A talk by Peter Ustinov on his life in show business; A Q&A discussion on "The Credit Crunch, The Way Forward"; A load of beer at the club followed by a taxi-raft transfer to the 3 Shoes in Headingley.
It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for the men from Crag Lane. The 1st XV were, apparently, robbed of a deserved victory at Dinnington in controversial circumstances. You can view the entirely impartial match report by following the link above, but suffice to say that spectators at the game were united in a feeling of injustice. Performances continue to improve, however, and a home game against the good citizens of Cas Vegas this week gives Burdy's men an opportunity to garner further valuable league points.
The 2nd XV glided to a merit win over Dinnington in a game marred only by an unseemly onfield spat between James "Chainsaw" Debenham and his friend of several years Tom "The Power" Bindloss. The level of animosity in the exchange is, however, unlikely to give them a billing on the undercard of the next Joe Calzaghe fight. Grasser was heard to complain that his job was hard enough without having to clear the pitch of toys thrown from prams.
The 3rd XV came unstuck against a "social" side from West Leeds, in a game played on the challenging alpine pitch in the woods. The level of sociability of this team was questioned as early as the 2nd minute, when they elected to kick a penalty rather than enter into the Corinthian spirit envisaged. Jims' boys struggled and competed worthily against a side containing several capable 1st XV level players from the Midlands before subsiding to a 25-0 defeat in a competitive game played in great spirit. The affable nature of our guests was finally revealed in the Clubhouse after the game, and concluded with their birthday boy skipper completing a yard of ale at a glacial rate.
The 4th XV travelled in hope to Aireborough, but endured a narrow reverse despite the best efforts of Tim "The Cat" Leslie. Tim acquired his nickname not by exhibiting any particular elusive or gymnastic ability, but rather by picking up the habit of peeing in neighbouring gardens on his way home. The game also featured the return of veteran Polish plumber Tony Mentlak to action. Rumours of this mystery Eastern European magnate returning to fund a Leos climb into the Premiership have, unfortunately, been dismissed, again.
Gabes
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Dinnington 18 Leos 15
Posted Sunday, January 25 2009 by shield1977 | The score board shows Dinnington won and gained the 2 league points.The reality of the game is that Leos were by far the better side,dominating both territory and possession.Leos held a 15-3 half time lead, having scored 3 well worked tries and the transformation of the team under the superb leadership of coach Simon Worrall from earlier in the season was apparent to all Dinnington and neutral supporters.
The second half was a more even contest but the facts are that for 88 minutes of the game Leos were by along way the better team.In what can only be described as sheer amazement, the referee awarded the hosts a penalty try in the eighth minute of injury time to the total bemusement of everyone.
Full match report can be viewed by clicking on the link above
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Weekly Club News
Posted Friday, January 23 2009 by Gabes | Gents,
Our engagements this week are;
1sts Dinnington (A) League
2nds Dinnington (H) Merit
3rds West Leeds (H) Friendly against a "social" side (some lads stag/birthday)
4ths Aireborough(A) Their Vets/3rds
Last Saturday saw the 1st XV triumph against Hudds YM (Report link above). This win augments our recent climb up the league and puts us exactly mid-table. Hopefully Burdys' boys can continue their push for a UEFA/Champions League spot with a result against 3rd-placed Dinnington this week.
The 2nd XV had to endure a narrow 3 point loss to an extremely capable West Park side in a game remarkable for the fact that Tom Tweddle actually slotted a conversion, belying his cows arse/banjo reputation.
The 3rd XV, travelling a little light on staff, lost out to an unbeaten West Park 3rd XV. New skipper Jim Capel is already doing a sterling job getting a side out, but could do with a little support as he learns to develop Machiavellian midweek skills. To this end, James Debenham will be helping him out over the next couple of weeks in an Obi Wan/Luke Skywalker type role.
The 4th XV put in a fine performance against Roundhegians, dramatically reducing the margin of defeat suffered earlier in the year. A "big up" (as I believe is the modern argot) to both skipper JP Ashton and his able stand in Billy "Grizzly" Adams for continuing to make us one of the few clubs still putting 4 (occasionally 5) teams on the field.
Many of you will now have been collared by me to sell RFU Grand Draw tickets. This is an increasingly important source of revenue for us as we get to keep 90% of the ticket value. More follows over the next few weeks on the finance side generally, but thanks to all those who have taken them so far. If you need some, or indeed some more, please email me (alungabriel@hotmail.com) and I will furnish you with some. Ticket stubs need to be back to me by Saturday 21st February, so sell,sell,sell!
A particular thank-you goes to Richard Scott (4th XV stalwart), Martin Macker (2nd XV hooker, occasional 1st XV bench-warmer) and Ed Connell (1st XV front row colossus) for being the first to return their money and tickets.
Gabes
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Photos Leos v Huddersfield YMCA
Posted Tuesday, January 20 2009 by shield1977 | click on the link photos
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Leos 37 Huddersfield YMCA 27
Posted Saturday, January 17 2009 by shield1977 | Leos beat a determined Huddersfield YMCA by 37-27 at Crag Lane this afternoon to secure the 2 points
Leos scored 6 tries to match the same try count against Yarnbury two weeks ago and were worthy victors against a Huddersfield side who themselves contributed to an enertaining game of rugby.
Full match report can be viewed by clicking on the link above.
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Peter Tinsley-Presentation/Luncheon Saturday 31st January
Posted Monday, January 5 2009 by shield1977 | After over 40yrs of service,to the Old Leodiensian Association,as both Trustee of the Charitable Trust and Treasurer of the OLA,Peter has decided to step down.As many will know,Peter was also,for many years,the Scorer for Old Leodiensian C.C. Ist XI.To mark the end of an era,the OLA have organised a presentation,to take place at the Clubhouse on Saturday 31st January,prior to the Yorkshire League Division 2 game against Castleford RUFC.There will be a Buffet Luncheon from 12.30pm,prior to the formal presentation.
All of those who have known Peter over the years are invited to the Luncheon/Presentation,although it will be appreciated,if they could make initial contact with either Richard Tovey on 07887 625 043 or Bernie White on 0113 245 0733,who will be able to provide additional information.
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Leos 38 v Yarnbury 0
Posted Saturday, January 3 2009 by shield1977 | Leos produced a festive performance,to overcome Yarnbury by 38 - 0 ,including six tries.A truely dynamic performance,with first half tries from Freear,Hartnoll,Norton and Maudesley,gave Leos a 26 - 0 half time lead,with second half tries from Knibbs and Baker.Full match report can be viewed by clicking on the link above
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Knottingley 15 Leos 0
Posted Sunday, December 21 2008 by shield1977 | This was another close league game where the result was in doubt until the final 5 minutes.Knottingley had held a slender 3-0 lead at half time and this continued right up to the 75 minute when 2 tries late on, the final with the last passage of play, gave the hosts a rather flattering final score line.
Leos contributed well, but Knottingley just about deserved there victory, through having more overall possession throughout the game.
Full match report can be read by clicking on the link above.
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Death of Allan Snowden Hunslet Rugby League Favourite
Posted Wednesday, December 17 2008 by shield1977 | It is with regret that we have learned of the death of Allan Snowden.
For those older Leos they will remember him being a great winger for Hunslet rugby league and Allan later became a social supporter of the Leos as he lived near to crag lane.
Our sympathies go to his family at this sad time.Further information on Allans great rugby career can be viewed by clicking on the link below http://www.middletontoday.co.uk/hunslethawks/Allan-Snowden-Death-of-Hunslet.4792389.jp
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Knottingley v Leos Saturday 20th December
Posted Wednesday, December 17 2008 by shield1977 | Leos travel to South Yorkshire on Saturday to play Knottingley in the final league fixture of 2008.
Leos are keen to avenge our narrow league defeat in September where a penalty try in the final seconds of play gave Knottingley the narrowest of wins.
Despite the recent bad weather Simon Worrall has been training the team hard and we are looking for alot of support to travel to cheer on the team.Kick off is 2.15pm
Some predictions for the game, which are posted on the Dinnington notice board, make interesting reading and can be viewed by clicking on the attached link http://dinningtonrugby.net/smf/index.php?topic=149.0
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Re-arranged league game v Yarnbury Saturday 3rd January
Posted Monday, December 15 2008 by shield1977 | According to the rfu.com website,last saturdays game against Yarnbury has been rearranged for sat 3rd Jan.Could players advise their availability to Burdy ASAP,as previously this was a non league weekend.
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Reminder Thursday 18th December
Posted Sunday, December 14 2008 by shield1977 | After the confusion caused by the weather over the last fortnight,just a little reminder that Paul Marshall will be having his final farewell 'do' at the Club this thurs evening.All connected with Paul or the Club over the years are more than welcome,for what is sure to be a long and enjoyable evening.
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Leeds Grammar School,u -15's
Posted Saturday, December 13 2008 by shield1977 | It is pleasing to note that LGS u -15's,many of whom,who also play for Leos u -15's,have reached the northern final,of the prestigeous Daily Mail Schools Rugby Competition.After a first round bye,they have beaten The King's School,Pontefract 0 - 52,Bradford Grammar School 14 - 14(away side through),Roundhay School 0 - 41,Harrogate Grammar School 12 - 12(away side through) and this week,Royal Grammar School,Newcastle 39 - 0.In the northern final,they will meet the winners of Hymers College and St.Ambrose College,before hopefully progressing to the National Quarter Finals.
Such success,brings back memories of the 70's and 80's,when School were probably the leading rugby school in the north of England,producing an England Schools player virtually every year,including David Caplan,Peter Barker,Andrew Staniland,Russell Stead and Andrew Jackson.
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Leos v Yarnbury Saturday 13th December Cancelled Again!!
Posted Saturday, December 13 2008 by shield1977 | For the second week running the 1st team game against Yarnbury has had to be cancelled,this time due to the pitch being waterlogged, as a result of the torrential rain over the past 12 hours.
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Leos v Yarnbury Game Cancelled
Posted Saturday, December 6 2008 by shield1977 | Leos league game at Crag Lane this afternoon against Yarnbury, has been cancelled due to the snow.
The game has been rearranged for next Saturday
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Forthcoming Fixtures
Posted Monday, December 1 2008 by shield1977 | Leos have been drawn at home to Bradford Salem,in the first round of the Yorkshire Shield with the game originally scheduled for Oct 18.However with both Clubs in the Vase at the time, the game was postponed and with Salem having progressed to the next round the Yorkshire Shield tie will again be delayed,with a next potential date of Jan 17.
So,as it stands,the next few fixtures,will be as follows;
Dec 6 - Yarnbury Home GAME CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW
Dec 13 - Yarnbury Home GAME CANCELLED DUE TO PITCH BEING WATERLOGGED
Dec 20 - Knottingley Away
Dec 27 - No League Fixture
Jan 3 - Yarnbury Home
Jan 10 - Huddersfield YMCA Home
These three League fixtures are crucial, so could all the first team squad ensure their availability for these three saturdays.
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Wheatley Hills 22 Leos 5
Posted Saturday, November 29 2008 by shield1977 | Depite a spirited display against league leaders Wheatley Hills this afternoon,Leos were not able to enhance their recent run of results and went down by 22-5.
In an entertaining game Wheatley Hills won the try count by 2-1 through tries by Plevey and Starbuck against a good try by Matt Frear, but ultimately the difference was the boot of Wheatley Hills number 10 Dave Storey their player coach who has joined them this season from Doncaster, who kicked 4 penalties.
Leos can take pride in this result, as the team spirit and committment was there for all to see,readily acknowledged by an appreciative home crowd.
Full match report can be viewed by clicking on the link above.
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Leos photos from previous seasons!!
Posted Tuesday, November 25 2008 by shield1977 | We are currently looking to update our website that will include a photo gallery of 1st XV matches.
Until we have this in place please find a link for those nostalgic players/members who enjoy reminiscing!! http://www.rugbyfotos.co.uk/
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Full House - Nearly!
Posted Monday, November 24 2008 by shield1977 | The Club enjoyed another successful weekend,with the first team winning away at Pocklington,19 - 18,thanks to a Mark Wynter hat trick,whilst the seconds put 50 points past Cleckheaton in the Merit.The fourths beat Aireborough thirds 47 - 0,with only Jim's thirds,letting the Club down,losing at home to Aireborough seconds!
A full internal inquiry has already commenced,with his defence comprising of the facts that they were unlucky,they dominated possession and he has found a couple of new,good players.The Judgement is imminent!!!!!
The seasons full results from all the teams,can be viewed by clicking on the above Fixtures link.
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Resurgent Leos Win at Pocklington
Posted Saturday, November 22 2008 by shield1977 | Leos recent run of good form continued this afternoon, with a great victory away at high flying Pocklington by 19-18.
Coach and Director of Rugby Simon Worrall has had a tremendous impact on the team since returning from Australia,which was shown on the park today.
Full match report can be read by clicking on the above link
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Weekend Success
Posted Monday, November 17 2008 by shield1977 | Leos achieved a double over the weekend,with the first team winning 10 - 6 in a tight Yorkshire 2 game,whilst the seconds also won a close game,away to Ripon,in the Merit Table.
Ripon were unable to raise a fourth team,so it was agreed for the Leos fourths to entertain Ripon thirds.Arriving with just 10 players,Leos loaned our guests 5 players,only to lose the game 14 - 19 to a late Ripon try.Scottys usual amusing Match Report,can be read on the above link.
This coming weekend,Leos firsts travel to Pocklington for a rearranged league game,whilst the seconds entertain Cleckheaton in another important Merit Table game.The thirds and fourths take on rivals Aireborough.
The undated Merit Table(Nov 14),sees Leos lying in fourth place in the eleven team table,but the weekends success over second placed Ripon,should see Leos moving up into joint second place.The Table and Results,can be viewed on the following link and then clicking on Competitions,Merit Tables and finally Yorks 2.
Leos 2nd XV
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Leos 10 v Ripon 6
Posted Saturday, November 15 2008 by shield1977 | Leos secured the 2 points in todays league encounter against Ripon and maintained their recent good run of form.Leos scored the only try of the match when Lane forced his way over the line in the first half and whilst the Leos forwards held the ascendancy, the visitors provided stern opposition in another tense league encounter.
The sizeable crowd included two former England internationals -Peter Squires and Jon Eagle who saw Leos good value for this narrow victory -Full Match report can be viewed by clicking on the above link.
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Leos v Ripon Saturday 15th November
Posted Thursday, November 13 2008 by shield1977 | Leos welcome Ripon to Crag Lane on Saturday for another keenly awaited league fixture.
Following last saturdays performance which can be read under the match report link above, the squad are looking to build on this against a Ripon side who are currently lying in mid table.Kick off is 2.15pm.
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Congratulations to Leos Director Of Rugby Simon Worrall
Posted Thursday, November 13 2008 by shield1977 | Director of Rugby,Simon Worrall,has earned the Number 21 shirt,in the recently announced Leeds Rhinos squad,for the forthcoming 2009 Super League season.Simons rugby league career,has blossomed since he was appointed Director of Rugby at Leos !!
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North Ribblesdale 10 v Leos 7
Posted Saturday, November 8 2008 by shield1977 | Leos were extremely unlucky to come away from todays league encounter at Settle without the 2 points.
This was Leos best away performance by along way this season and were more than a match for the home side who rarely lose out on home territory.
The game was played in a competitive spirit between two well matched sides and the Leos pack more than held there own against a side whose forwards have gained a strong reputation over the past few years.Fly Half Winter scores a superb solely effort when he skated through the Ribb defence to run 40 metres and score, where he also added the converstion to make the score 7-7 at half time.The only score in the second half was a penalty to Ribb and whilst Leos were able to dominate possession that final elusive score eluded them.
Leos are on the up and this excellent performance will give them a good platform for the forthcoming league fixtures.
Full Match Report can be read by clicking on the above link
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International Representation
Posted Wednesday, November 5 2008 by shield1977 | Warm congratulations to Claire Garner and Bridie Reeves of Leos Ladies,who have both been selected for the England U 20's team,whilst Claire and Fran Archer,have been selected for the RFUW Senior Development squad.Well done to all three ladies.The link to the Leos Ladies webite above is currently been updated, but can be viewed by clicking on the following link
Leos Ladies Section Website
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North Ribblesdale v Leos Saturday 8th November
Posted Wednesday, November 5 2008 by shield1977 | Leos travel to Settle this Saturday to play North Ribblesdale in an important league fixture.
Leos travel on the back of a good win last weekend against
Moortown,whilst North Ribblesdale were on he receiving end of a defeat at the hands of newly promoted Castleford.
Kick off for the game is 2.15pm and all support is welcome
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Bonfire Party Saturday 8th November
Posted Wednesday, November 5 2008 by shield1977 | Leos Juniors and Minis are holding their annual Bonfire Party this sat,nov 8th,from 6.00pm.The bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm,with fireworks from 7.00pm.All are welcome and food will of course be available from the Clubhouse.
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Leos Win Local Derby
Posted Saturday, November 1 2008 by shield1977 | In a superb game of rugby this afternoon, Leos won this keenly fought local league derby against Moortown by 24-20 to secure the 2 points.
Leos fielded a near full strength team for the first time this season and produced a magnificent team effort, against opponents who contributed to one of the best games of rugby seen at Crag Lane for along time, played in front of the largest crowd of the season. Leos won the try count by 3-2 and full match report can be viewed by clicking on the link above
Leos also fielded 5 senior sides today for the first time in several seasons, which is a great reflection on the club.
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Leos v Moortown in local derby this weekend
Posted Tuesday, October 28 2008 by shield1977 | Leos welcome local rivals Moortown to Crag Lane on Saturday for an eagerly awaited league game between two sides who have not played each other at this level for many years.
Moortown were crowned Yorkshire 3 champions last season and will come to the crag on the back of a defeat against Castleford last weekend by 8-14.
Leos were without a game last weekend and we also suffered a narrow away defeat at the hands of Castleford a couple of weeks ago by 7-15, so indications are that this will be a close game.
Kick off is 2.15pm and there is sure to be a good crowd for the game.
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Leos lose to to Sale FC
Posted Saturday, October 18 2008 by shield1977 | Leos lost out to Sale FC this afternoon in Round 2 of the EDF Senior Vase by 0-36.On this showing the home side will have a good chance of progressing along way in this competition
Meanwhile Leos 2nd XV made it two wins in succession, as following their comprehensive victory last week by 38-19 over Castleford, they today beat Barnsley in a re-arranged friendly by 18-15 at Crag Lane.
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EDF Senior Vase v Sale FC Saturday 18th October
Posted Wednesday, October 15 2008 by shield1977 | After a determined and tenacious display against Castleford last saturday, Leos travel across the pennines at the weekend to play Sale FC,in the 2nd round of the EDF Senior Vase. The hosts currently play in South Lancs/Cheshire Division 1 and have had a mixed start to the season.
Leos will travel with confidence for this cup encounter and are looking to extend there good cup runs over previous years. Kick off is 3.00pm and all support is welcome to cheer on the team.
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Leos suffer defeat against Dinnington
Posted Sunday, October 5 2008 by shield1977 | Despite a spirited display, Leos suffered a home defeat to a resiliant and determined Dinnington side this afternoon. Leos turned round at half time having played against the elements and wind trailing only by 0-7.
However a couple of break away tries, the last in the final movement of the game, gave the visitiors a rather flattering final score of 0-26, when Leos had dominated territory for large sections of the game.
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New Players Welcome
Posted Tuesday, September 23 2008 by shield1977 |
Welcome to Leeds!
At this time of year,it is traditional for Leodiensian RUFC,to welcome to Leeds,students and indeed anyone else,who finds themselves recently arrived in the city and in search of a new club.
Leos are one of the few clubs in the city,still to run four senior sides,from the highly competitive Yorkshire League rugby,through to more social and enjoyable games.In addition,Leos run two Ladies sides who play their games on a sunday afternoons.The Club enjoys one of the best first team pitches in the county,a warm and friendly clubhouse with hand pulled beer,whilst Director of Rugby,is the former Leeds Tykes/Carnegie back rower and current Leeds Rhinos forward,Simon Worrall.League cricket is played over the summer.
Leos already enjoy close ties with Leeds University,Leeds Metropolitan and Leeds Medics,so students are sure of a warm welcome.The club is based in Alwoodley,a couple of miles around the Ring Road from Headingley.New players are invited to make themselves known at the club,either on tues/thurs training nights or saturday afternoons,or use the contacts/directions links above,to contact club officials/team captains.
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Leos13 Knottingley20
Posted Saturday, September 20 2008 by shield1977 | In a highly competitive opening league fixture of the season, Knottingley secured victory in highly controversial fashion, when the referee awarded the visitors their second penalty try of the game in the 15th minute of injury time, when a draw seemed a certain result.
Full match report can be viewed on the above link
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Weekend Rugby
Posted Wednesday, September 17 2008 by shield1977 | After a delayed start,due to the weather,this saturday sees Leos get their League season underway,with the visit of Knottingley 3.00pm to Crag Lane.The seconds,after tremendous victories over Selby and Roundhegians,visit local rivals West Park Leeds,in another important Merit League fixture.The thirds host West Park Leeds,whilst the undefeated fourth XV,cross the city to face West Leeds.
On sunday afternoon,Leos Ladies commence their season,with the First XV entertaining Loughborough Ladies in Championship North,whilst the Second XV,visit Howellsey country,to take on Liverpool Collegiate Ladies,in North 1.Visit the Ladies site for further information.
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Leos win tough cup battle
Posted Sunday, September 14 2008 by shield1977 | Yesterday,Leos edged through a tough Cup battle 11 - 8,against Cumbrian opponents Egremont,in the first round of the Senior Vase.It took a late try from debutant flanker Barden to secure victory against tenacious opponents.Full report can be viewed on the above link
The second round draw has been made,with Leos given an away tie in south Manchester against Sale FC of the South Lancs/Cheshire Division 1.The tie to be played on sat 18th Oct.
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EDF Senior Vase v Egremont Saturday 13th September
Posted Thursday, September 11 2008 by shield1977 | Leos entertain Egremont in the first round of the senior vase cup competition on Saturday following last weeks cancellation of this fixture due to the torrential rain.
Kick off at Crag Lane is 3.00pm and the league fixture against Pocklington due to take place on Saturday has been re-arranged, date tbc as the cup games take priority.
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Cup Game Cancelled
Posted Saturday, September 6 2008 by shield1977 | Due to the torrential rain over the past 24 hours, the EDF Senior Vase game against Egremont was cancelled today and is rescheduled to take place next saturday, as cup games we understand take precedent over league games, which has now been officially confirmed by RFU
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EDF Senior Vase v Egremont Saturday 6th September
Posted Wednesday, September 3 2008 by shield1977 | Leos commence their competitive season on saturday,when they welcome Egremont RFC,of the Cumbrian Division,to Crag Lane,3.00pm ko,for the first round of the EDF Energy Senior Vase.With a strong Cup tradition,Leos are hopeful of victory,but are sure to face stiff competition from their Cumbrian challengers.
For the first weekend of the new season,Leos will be fielding three sides,with the seconds preparing for their Yorkshire Merit 2 campaign,with an away game against Selby,whilst the thirds start with a home game,against local rivals Roundhegians.The fourths will start a week late,so any players who haven't been enjoying the delights of pre season training,are asked to contact their relevant team captain,to advise as to availability.Equally,any players new to Leeds,are more than welcome to attend training nights(tues/thurs) or make contact with the various team captains,officials or the Clubhouse itself.Being one of the few Clubs in Leeds,to regularly field four senior sides,players of all ability are made very welcome.
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Entertaining pre-season friendly
Posted Sunday, August 31 2008 by shield1977 | Leos opened their season,with an enjoyable pre season friendly against Percy Park from North Shields.Each side used some 25 players and the game was played over four,twenty minute quarters.Leos started brightly,but Park came back strongly,to take a narrow 24 - 29 victory.
Match report can be viewed by clicking on the link above
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Saturday 30th August v Percy Park
Posted Thursday, August 28 2008 by shield1977 | Just to confirm that saturdays game will kick off at 2.30pm and will be played in four 20 min sections,so all players attending will get a run out.The match will be followed by the famous Leos BBQ.Any players who have not yet trained,but would like a game,are welcome to turn out and should arrive by 1.30pm,or can phone Nick Burdon on 07725 794 736,for further details
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Season Opener -Saturday 30th August
Posted Tuesday, August 26 2008 by shield1977 | After a long and successful pre season,under Director of Rugby Simon Worrall,Leos are looking forward to competitive action this sat,when they welcome Percy Park RUFC,from North Shields to Crag Lane,for a pre season friendly.Percy Park,play in Northumberland and Durham 1 and after just missing promotion last season,will start the new season as favourites to go up.Indeed,they have realistic ambitions of returning to the National Leagues.
Leos retain the vast majority of last years squad,although some have trained with more regularity than others.A number of new and promising players have been attracted,who will be immediately pushing for first team places,as a couple of regulars will be missing the early games.Percy Park plan to bring some 35 players,together with supporters,for a weekend of 'bonding' and will be accommodated in on suite accommodation at Crag Lane,lovingly prepared by Chris Hall.New Vice Chairman Howellsey,has been put in charge of the after match BBQ,whilst rumours of bacon shortages are already circulating in north Leeds,with Tony being spotted in the various supermarkets,buying up supplies,with which to feed our guests.
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Yorkshire Merit Division 2 2008/2009
Posted Tuesday, August 12 2008 by shield1977 | After just missing out to Yarnbury for the 2007/08 title,Leo's second XV probably start the new season as favourites for promotion,under new skipper,Jamie Scott.The league has been increased from 10 sides to 12,with Pontefract relegated,whilst Castleford and Moortown have been promoted from Merit 3.
The table will consist of the following clubs;
Huddersfield YMCA
Pontefract
Leodiensian
North Ribblesdale
Ripon
Dinnington
Cleckheaton III
Roundhegians
West Park Leeds
Bradford Salem
Castleford
Moortown
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Autumn International Tickets
Posted Wednesday, August 6 2008 by shield1977 | 2008 AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS
Applications may now be made for the 4 international matches to be played at Twickenham this Autumn:
Pacific Islanders – Saturday 8 November
Australia – 15 November
South Africa – 22 November
New Zealand – 29 November
The information I have is that all games will kick off at 2.30pm.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY SINCE A DIFFERENT APPLICATION PROCEDURE APPLIES TO THE GAME AGAINST THE PACIFIC ISLANDERS.
Australia/South Africa/New Zealand
The Club has a fixed allocation of tickets for these matches, with the tickets costing £71, £60, £52 or £41.
If a Member wishes to apply for tickets (maximum of 2 tickets per member), please contact me with the following details:
• Match(es) for which you would like tickets
• Whether there is a limit on the amount you are willing to pay for tickets (bearing in mind that most of the tickets allocated to the Club cost £71)
• Your name, address, contact telephone numbers and e-mail address.
No payment is required at this stage for tickets for these 3 games.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY 18 AUGUST 2008
If the number of applicants exceeds the number of tickets available, the Club Committee will conduct a ballot to allocate the tickets.
Pacific Islanders
The Club has no fixed allocation of tickets for this game. The Club can order as many tickets as it likes, but these are not sold on a sale or return basis. Therefore, any member applying for tickets for this game will also need to pay for these tickets at the time the application is made.
Again, a Member may apply for 2 tickets only for this game. Ticket prices are
Category 1 - £60 adult, £30 junior
Category 2 - £58 adult, £29 junior
Category 3 - £50 adult, £25 junior
Category 4 - £25 adult, £12.50 junior
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THIS GAME IS TUESDAY 12 AUGUST.
Please send me details of your address, contact telephone numbers and e-mail address, together with a cheque made payable to Leodiensian RUFC for the cost of the tickets for which you wish to apply.
HELP FOR HEROES CHALLENGE/VARSITY MATCH
I have also received details from the RFU of the application procedures for the Help for Heroes Challenge to be played at Twickenham on 20 September, and the Varsity Match (to be played on Thursday 11 December).
If any member is interested in applying for tickets for either of these matches, please contact me for further details.
David Handy
3 August 2008
David.handy@addleshawgoddard.com
07720350326
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Yorkshire Shield
Posted Saturday, July 5 2008 by shield1977 | Following on from the Senior Vase,the draw for the 1st round of the Yorkshire Shield has now been made and sees Leo's with another home tie,against Yorks 1 side Bradford Salem.The tie is scheduled for sat 18 Oct.
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EDF Energy Senior Vase
Posted Friday, July 4 2008 by shield1977 | The draw for the above has now been made and Leo's have a welcome home tie against Egremont,on sat 6 Sept.Egremont,play in the strong Cumbria League,which also includes Whitehaven and Workington.They are sure to offer a stern test,particularly in the forwards.
Details have also been finalised for the first pre season game and we can now confirm,that we will be entertaining old friends Percy Park RUFC,from North Shields.They play in Durham and Northumberland 1,where they were unlucky to miss out on promotion last season,finishing third.They are coming down on a mini tour,so will no doubt look forward to being entertained,both in the Clubhouse and various north Leeds drinking establishments.
Pre season training commenced last tues and it was good to see a strong turn out of over thirty players.It was particularly pleasing to see representatives of all four senior sides,together with a number of new players.Training will now continue each tues and thurs at the Clubhouse,with further information available for Club Officials listed below.New players,are of course,particularly welcome.
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Pre - Season
Posted Friday, June 13 2008 by shield1977 | Pre season training,will commence at the Club, on tues 1st July at 7.00pm prompt and then each successive tues/thurs.All players,new and old,will be made very welcome.Training will again be taken by Director of Rugby,Simon Worrall,the former Leeds Tykes/Carnegie back rower and current Leeds Rhinos first team player.Last season,his enthusiastic and innovative approach,proved highly popular and successful,to players of all abilities.
Details of the first pre season game are close to being finalised and is likely to be at home on sat 30 Aug,against old friends from the north east.The following saturday,is likely to see the first round of the Senior Vase - yet to be drawn.
Leo's are one of the few Yorkshire Clubs still to be selecting four senior sides,so players of all ages and ability are made very welcome.In addition,there are successful Ladies and Junior/Mini sections,whilst the first team pitch,offers one of the best playing surfaces in the county.
Anyone requiring any additional information,is most welcome to contact Chairman of Rugby,Chris Hall (07980 827 355),First XV Captain,Nick Burdon (07725 794 736) or the Clubhouse ( 0113 267 3409).
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Fixtures 2008/2009
Posted Monday, May 26 2008 by shield1977 | The somewhat unusual and complex fixture scenario for Yorkshire Division 2,has finally been resolved.The main complication,was that Redcar,who were moved into Yorks Div 1,for a season,finished in bottom place,but have opted to return to the Northumberland/Durham leagues,rather than remain in Yorkshire.In effect therefore,only one side,Huddersfield YMCA,could be relegated into Yorks 2.No other side from Northumberland/Durham were prepared to undertake the extra travel,so it has been decided that next season,Yorks Division 2,will comprise of 11 teams.
Old Brods and Skipton were of course promoted,whilst West Park Leeds and Goole were relegated.So next season,the eight remaining sides,Leo's,Pocklington,Yarnbury,Wheatley Hills,North Ribblesdale,Ripon,Knottingley and Dinnington,will be joined by Huddersfield YMCA,relegated from Yorks 2.The two promoted teams from Yorks 3,are Castleford and Moortown.Leo's start their league season on sat. 13 Sept,with an away fixture at Pocklington.
In late season fixtures,Hartbury College (effectively Gloucester Academy),beat Wheatley Hills at Twickenham by 83 - 5,in the Senior Vase,whilst in the all Yorkshire Junior Vase Final,Castleford beat Doncaster Phoenix 14 - 11.Sandal beat Old Brods 22 - 5 in the Yorkshire Shield final,whilst in a Play Off game,Ilkley beat Northern 28 - 24,to secure promotion from Yorks 1,to the North East league,with York being relegated from the North East,to Yorks 1.With Sandal promoted as Champions of Yorks 1,Glossop,from the MIdlands League have requested a transfer into Yorkshire and so will make up the twelth team in Yorks 1.
Further news on pre season training and pre season friendley fixtures will follow shortly.
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