vs Wakefield Trinity Wildcats- Friday 13th February 2009.
Super League Round 1
Headingley Carnegie; Leeds
Ex-Australia captain, Danny Buderus provided an assist on his debut, as the Rhinos defeated Wakefield Wildcats 18-4, to stay top of the table.
Ian Kirke was the benefactor with Ali Lauitiiti and Jamie Jones-Buchanan also getting on the score sheet.
The champions were dealt a blow prior to kick-off, as Kevin Sinfield and Keith Senior were ruled out through injury, for the first time since 2007.
It wasn’t the most exhilarating of games for the Headingley faithful, with some reporters opting to pay more attention to the St Helens vs. Warrington game on the screen.
However, Brian McClennan was relieved to get maximum points from their opening fixtures.
“I'm really pleased with the efforts of the boys, it was a really physical game and they competed hard,” said Bluey.
He also echoed the view that it wasn’t the best of games for the spectators.
"It was a bit of a frustrating game but we held it together really well,” added the New Zealander.
With so many first-teamers out through injury, as well as Greg Eastwood’s failed visa application, the coach will be hoping to field a competitive side against NRL Champions, Manly Sea Eagles.
Ali Lauitiiti is one of the players who may miss out, having gone off against Wakefield with a hamstring strain.
The Samoan second-rower, did acknowledge that the World Club Challenge is at the fore-front of their minds.
“The World Club trophy is the main goal at the start of this season. We have Hull KR next week which, hopefully, gives us a stepping stone for a win against Manly,” said a bullish Lauitiiti.
He is also excited about the Rhino’s new signing, Danny Buderus and is looking forward to playing alongside the former Newcastle Knights hooker.
“He’s an awesome player, who has done great things in Australia. A good leader with experience and very skilful as well. It’s good to have him at the club,” said Lauitiiti.
Despite not being in top form, Leeds have picked up two wins, which is a sign of true champions.
Having achieved greatness by becoming back-to-back Super League winners, they will be hoping to accomplish the same feat with the World Club Challenge match.
They face an away trip to Hull KR next and, will be hoping for a good performance to take them onto the game against Manly at Elland Road.
Shamoon Hafez
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Monday, February 16, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Interview: Jamie Jones-Buchanan
Friday 6th June 2008
Leeds Rhinos 38-22 Hull FC
Super League Round 16
Headingley Carnegie, Leeds
You made a winning return today after nine matches out with a shoulder injury; How are you feeling?
I felt pretty good out there but I am a little bit weak and unfit. I have been out for a long time, longer than pre season and apart from my groin injury that I had when I was 18, I don't think I have had that much time off from an injury.
It's good to get back in the team. I'm feeling enthusiastic for the lads but there is a long way to go yet but I will be back to my peak in the next few games.
Just to get an insight for the supporters; Can you tell us what you actually did in the recovery period?
I just did a lot of training really and because it was a nerve injury, there wasn't much I could really do apart from keeping the muscles around my shoulder and arm in good nick, trying not to let them waste away as they weren't being used that much.
It was a waiting game and when the doctors deemed it to be strong enough without risking a dislocation, they threw me back in there and it held up well.
The team were down at half time today; What did the coach say to you?
To be honest, we were down but two decent kicks is what did us. They weren't really breaking us that much and in our offence we were pretty good, with some good kick and chase.
We just weren't able to capitalising on it but that is the economics of rugby league for you. In the second half, they tired and we got stronger and eventually ran out comfortable winners.
Are the team confident of winning both the Super League and Challenge Cup this season to add to the World Club Challenge trophy?
We just take one game at a time and obviously we want to win them. We're a good team and we want to be confident about winning every game that we play but it's no good saying, 'We're going to win this, we're going to win that' as we need to work hard and earn the right to win it.
We want to get as much silverware as we can and hope to continue to play as we are doing.
Finally, with it being a World Cup year; Do you think you can be on the plane flying out to Australia?
I need to just get back to playing again but this is a good base for me to build from.
I have a lot of work to do in terms of my body and shoulder and I hope to get back in good form in the upcoming games to have a chance for selection.
Shamoon Hafez
Leeds Rhinos 38-22 Hull FC
Super League Round 16
Headingley Carnegie, Leeds
You made a winning return today after nine matches out with a shoulder injury; How are you feeling?
I felt pretty good out there but I am a little bit weak and unfit. I have been out for a long time, longer than pre season and apart from my groin injury that I had when I was 18, I don't think I have had that much time off from an injury.
It's good to get back in the team. I'm feeling enthusiastic for the lads but there is a long way to go yet but I will be back to my peak in the next few games.
Just to get an insight for the supporters; Can you tell us what you actually did in the recovery period?
I just did a lot of training really and because it was a nerve injury, there wasn't much I could really do apart from keeping the muscles around my shoulder and arm in good nick, trying not to let them waste away as they weren't being used that much.
It was a waiting game and when the doctors deemed it to be strong enough without risking a dislocation, they threw me back in there and it held up well.
The team were down at half time today; What did the coach say to you?
To be honest, we were down but two decent kicks is what did us. They weren't really breaking us that much and in our offence we were pretty good, with some good kick and chase.
We just weren't able to capitalising on it but that is the economics of rugby league for you. In the second half, they tired and we got stronger and eventually ran out comfortable winners.
Are the team confident of winning both the Super League and Challenge Cup this season to add to the World Club Challenge trophy?
We just take one game at a time and obviously we want to win them. We're a good team and we want to be confident about winning every game that we play but it's no good saying, 'We're going to win this, we're going to win that' as we need to work hard and earn the right to win it.
We want to get as much silverware as we can and hope to continue to play as we are doing.
Finally, with it being a World Cup year; Do you think you can be on the plane flying out to Australia?
I need to just get back to playing again but this is a good base for me to build from.
I have a lot of work to do in terms of my body and shoulder and I hope to get back in good form in the upcoming games to have a chance for selection.
Shamoon Hafez
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