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OUT OF LUCK: Leeds Carnegies Will Cliff saw his pass intercepted by Nottingham late on which led to the home sides winning try.

Nottingham prove too strong for Leeds Carnegie

Despite a brave display in testing conditions Leeds Carnegie slipped to their second successive defeat at Nottingham on Wednesday afternoon.

CHALLENGE: Coach Diccon Edwards has called on his Leeds Carnegie players to earn their starting places in the Championship play-offs.

Nottingham v Leeds Carnegie: Play-off places are all up for grabs - Edwards

Diccon Edwards has thrown down the gauntlet to his Leeds Carnegie squad players – and has urged them to nail down a play-off starting spot with some sterling performances this week.

POWERHOUSE: Recent signing Halani Aulika in action against Esher.

Leeds Carnegie suffer late agony in Esher shock loss

Leeds Carnegie were left to rue a string of missed chances as they slumped to a last-gasp home defeat to basement boys Esher.

Michael Stephenson in match action for Leeds Carnegie.

Leeds Carnegie: Esher skipper targets shock at Headingley

Esher captain Tom Cheeseman has warned Leeds Carnegie that his side are high on confidence and eyeing a big shock at Headingley Carengie on Sunday.

LINE OUT TV: Leeds Carnegie v Esher preview video

Check out the latest edition of The Line Out which looks ahead to Leeds Carnegie’s clash with Esher at Headingley.

STAYING PUT: Leeds Carnegie have been boosted by the news that England Under-20 captain Jacob Rowan has signed a one-year contract extension.

Leeds Carnegie v Esher: We won’t take our foot off the gas - Edwards

Coach Diccon Edwards wants nothing less than three straight wins to end the regular season as Leeds Carnegie eye an immediate return to the Aviva Premiership.

IN YOUR FACE: Leeds Carnegie and Englands Chris Walker, left, goes face to face with Scotlands Adam Sinclair during the Under-20s rbs Six Nations match in Glasgow which England won 59-3. PIC: PA

Leeds Carnegie: I owe coach Edwards so much - Walker

Rising star Chris Walker says he owes a big debt to Leeds Carnegie head coach Diccon Edwards for his role in his stunning ascent this season.

WARNING: Leeds Carnegie coach Diccon Edwards believes his troops will have to be at their best to come away from Nottingham with the spoils on Sunday. PIC: Steve Riding

Nottingham v Leeds Carnegie: Edwards expects stern challenge

Diccon Edwards has warned his Leeds Carnegie troops to be on their guard ahead of Sunday’s Championship clash against a gnarled, vastly-experienced Nottingham side at Meadow Lane (3pm).

ROCK SOLID: Tommy Bell celebrates his match-winning kick against London Scottish last month. The talented loanee is set to make his England Under-20s debut against Italy. PIC: Steve Riding

Leeds Carnegie: Loan star Bell’s relishing England U-20s bow

Variety is proving the spice of life for talented Leeds Carnegie loan star Tommy Bell.

Rugby Union: Superstar Ben Foden eyeing vintage 2012 INTERVIEW

Ben Foden helped England’s rugby union side to a crucial success against Scotland on Saturday and admits a week-long training camp in Leeds was key to the Six Nations build-up.

FIGHTING FIT: Leeds Carnegie lock Jon Pendlebury.

Leeds Carnegie: I’ve got it right this time - Pendlebury

The final three matches of the regular Championship season might represent the sparring ahead of the main event of play-off business for Leeds Carnegie, but try telling that to Jon Pendlebury.

Nottingham v Leeds Carnegie: Frozen pitch forces game to be postponed

Leeds Carnegie’s Championship fixture at Nottingham Rugby, scheduled for Sunday has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

BE BACK SOON: Mike MacDonald, pictured feeling the might of the Rotherham Titans defence, is battling back after his hand injury and is hoping to play his part in the play-off matches.

Evergreen Leeds Carnegie veterans win boss’ plaudits

Diccon Edwards has hailed Leeds Carnegie’s “senior service” – with several of their experienced brigade putting their hands up in a big way to be involved in the Championship play-offs.

LINE OUT TV: Nottingham v Leeds Carnegie preview video

Check out the latest edition of The Line Out which looks ahead to Leeds Carnegie’s clash with Nottingham at Meadow Lane.

IN CONTENTION: Lee Blackett has struggled with a knee problem this season, but was back in action for the win over Bedford last weekend.

Lee Blackett: I aim to play my part in Leeds Carnegie’s big finish

Lee Blackett is the first to acknowledge that he hasn’t been firing on all cylinders this season.

Slideshow: Leeds Carnegie v Bedford Blues video

Check out a picture slideshow of match action from Leeds Carnegie’s clash with Bedford Blues.

HEADWAY: Leeds Carnegies Andy Titterrell side steps Bedfords Paul Tupai.

Leeds Carnegie ace Bell puts boot into Bedford Blues

Leeds Carnegie were grateful for the boot of Tommy Bell as he kicked all the points to record a valuable victory over second-placed Bedford Blues at Headingley Carnegie.

Will Cliff has been named in the Carnegie squad for Sunday's big game with Bedford Blues after returning from a loan spell at Sale.

Leeds Carnegie: Break can inspire us to victory, insists Edwards

After giving his players four days to switch off mentally last week, Diccon Edwards is confident that Leeds Carnegie will hit the ground running in their big Championship clash with second-placed Bedford Blues at Headingley Carnegie on Sunday (3pm).

LINE OUT TV: Leeds Carnegie v Bedford Blues preview video

Check out the latest edition of The Line Out which looks ahead to Leeds Carnegie’s clash with Bedford Blues.

Leeds Carnegie swoop for forward duo Williamson and Aulika

Leeds Carnegie have completed a double deal to bolster their Championship promotion bid – snapping up back rower Ed Williamson and Tongan international prop Halani Aulika.

Leeds Carnegie: Evergreen Barrow hands out a timely reminder

It’s been a tough season for a few of the “old guard” at Leeds Carnegie – not least Scott Barrow.

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