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Thu April 23, 2009
Source: www.quins.co.ukTony Clubb returns to the Harlequins Rugby League squad that will face Leeds Rhinos on Friday, having been rested for last weekend's match against Hull KR. Meanwhile, Ben Kaye who won a Grand Final with the Leeds Senior Academy, is set to play against his hometown club.
Matt Gardner, who made his debut a fortnight ago, is again included in the 19. Harlequins head coach, Brian McDermott, said he is impressed with how Gardner is developing.
"There's a waiting list for full backs and wings in our team, and the bloke who plays best gets it. At the moment I'm really pleased with how Matt is playing and I hope he keeps his shirt for a long time."
Although Leeds have suffered mixed fortunes in the last few rounds, including a defeat to Salford City Reds, McDermott is taking nothing for granted.
"I don't think form has ever effected Leeds, especially the current team. Last year they went into the Grand Final out of form and not playing their best stuff, yet they won.
"What we've got to do is arrive at Headingley with the right mentality and right attitude. It's not about game-plans or individuals, it's about us entering that stadium believing we can win the game."
The last time Harlequins played Leeds they won in 28-24 in a thrilling match at the Stoop. Although both teams have seen numerous personnel changes since then, McDermott believes that famous victory will be at the back of his player's minds.
"Whilst that match was played out with a different group of people, what it does show is that Leeds can be beaten. When we beat them last year, we had a lot of youngsters in our side, and this year they'll have the knowledge that Leeds can be beaten."
The 19 man squad in full:
14 T. Clubb
6 L. Dorn
3 M. Gafa
26 M. Gardner
19 J. Golden
16 G. Haggerty
4 D. Howell
15 B. Kaye
10 L. McCarthy-Scarsbrook
1 C. Melling
7 D. Orr
13 R. Purdham
9 C. Randall
12 C. Robinson
5 W. Sharp
8 K. Temata
17 D. Ward
2 J. Wells
11 L. Williamson
Injury news:
Daniel Heckenberg (shoulder) - not dislocated, and not as bad as first thought.
Joe Mbu (torn calf) - progressing well with rehabilitation, 2-3 weeks.
Leeds Rhinos v Harlequins Rugby League, Friday 24th April, 8pm
Listen to full match commentary with BBC Radio London at
www.bbc.co.uk/londonTue November 11, 2008
by Matthew O'Neill
Source: www.quins.co.ukHarlequins Rugby League is delighted to announce the signing of winger, Mat Gardner from Salford City Reds.
Gardner, 23, made his Super League debut for Huddersfield Giants in 2006 and enjoyed a memorable first season, scoring a hat trick against Les Catalans. After a second season with Huddersfield he moved to Salford City Reds, before deciding on a move to the Capital.
Harlequins Rugby League head coach, Brian McDermott described the signing as further proof that young talent is drawn to playing in London: "He along with a few more have made a decision to give it a go down here in London and we are looking forward to working with him."
McDermott first met Gardner whilst assistant coach at Leeds Rhinos, which Gardner said helped form his decision to move: "I understand what the coach expects from his players and most importantly I want to deliver."
Gardner admitted to feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement ahead of moving to London. However, his new flat mates are helping him to settle in: "I'm living with fellow Harlequins players Matt Gafa and Daniel Heckenberg which is lots of fun and they've made me feel very welcome."
Mat Gardner joins the Harlequins squad for pre-season training, which is now in its second week.
News Source:
www.quins.co.uk
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 2009 engage English Super League
London Broncos
9 games; 2 tries, 8 points.
[View] Round 8 [09 Apr 09] L 24-28 v Les Catalans (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 9 [13 Apr 09] W 40-18 v Celtic (A). [WG]
[View] Round 10 [19 Apr 09] L 12-32 v Hull KR (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 11 [24 Apr 09] W 21-4 v Leeds (A). [WG]
[View] Round 12 [02 May 09] W 24-16 v Salford City. [WG]
[View] Round 16 [12 Jun 09] W 40-10 v Hull KR (A). [BE]
[View] Round 17 [20 Jun 09] L 14-48 v Leeds (H). [BE]
[View] Round 18 [28 Jun 09] L 18-20 v Wakefield (A). [WG]
[View] Round 19 [03 Jul 09] L 12-40 v Wigan (A). [BE]
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2007 engage English Super League
Huddersfield Giants
11 games; 2 tries, 8 points.
[View] Round 1 [11 Feb 07] L 14-18 v Bradford (A). [WG]
[View] Round 2 [18 Feb 07] L 10-17 v Hull KR (H). [WG]
[View] Round 3 [04 Feb 07] L 10-18 v St Helens (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 4 [04 Mar 07] L 12-16 v Leeds (A). [WG]
[View] Round 5 [11 Mar 07] L 12-16 v Hull FC (H). [WG]
[View] Round 6 [17 Mar 07] L 22-23 v Les Catalans (A). [WG]
[View] Round 7 [25 Mar 07] L 16-18 v Salford City (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 21 [21 Jul 07] W 22-10 v Harlequins (A). [WG]
[View] Round 22 [05 Aug 07] W 42-22 v Catalans (H). [WG]
[View] Round 23 [10 Aug 07] L 12-20 v Wigan (A). [WG]
[View] Round 24 [19 Aug 07] W 26-22 v Bradford (H). [WG]
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2006 engage English Super League
Huddersfield Giants
14 games; 5 tries, 20 points.
[View] Round 4 [04 Mar 06] W 18-16 v Wakefield (A). [WG]
[View] Round 5 [12 Mar 06] L 16-18 v St Helens (H). [WG]
[View] Round 6 [19 Mar 06] W 64-14 v Harlequins (H). [WG] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 7 [26 Mar 06] W 36-22 v Castleford (A). [WG]
[View] Round 8 [07 Apr 06] L 18-36 v Salford City (A). [WG]
[View] Round 9 [14 Apr 06] L 18-26 v Hull FC (H). [WG]
[View] Round 10 [18 Apr 06] L 18-52 v Bradford (A). [WG]
[View] Round 11 [22 Apr 06] L 14-46 v Wigan (H). [WG]
[View] Round 13 [06 May 06] W 19-16 v St Helens (H). [BE]
[View] Round 14 [14 May 06] W 32-18 v Salford City (H). [BE]
[View] Round 16 [11 Jun 06] W 42-34 v Les Catalans (H). [WG] 12 Pts; 3t
[View] Round 17 [18 Jun 06] L 14-32 v Castleford (A). [WG]
[View] Round 18 [23 Jun 06] L 16-42 v Bradford (A). [BE]
[View] Round 23 [04 Aug 06] L 8-56 v St Helens (A). [WG]
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