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Matthew Shaw

Richard Agar's delight as new 'world class' facilities benefit Leeds Rhinos' preparations

Richard Agar has lauded Leeds Beckett University's facilities after the Rhinos enjoyed several sessions at the complex.

The Rhinos have reached an agreement with the university to use their facilities throughout the year in a partnership that will see the club's stars help in studies through research.

Agar's squad are still predominantly using their Kirkstall base, which has also had enhancements in the off-season, but have used the facilities at the university for a variety of activities, such as gym sessions and team meetings.

The Leeds boss was enthused by the partnership when it was initially agreed and admitted it had provided the Rhinos with everything they had wanted and more so far.

"It's a world class facility," Agar said.

"We've done a fair amount of testing up there because it's so big and we've had the ability to get the whole group in there during the incremental weather.

"In pre-season there are long days and heavy schedules, it's been great to have a change of venue to freshen things up and the quality of the facility, it's got a great state of the art gym and lecture theatres, recovery facility, and the boys have really welcomed the change of scenery and venue because it's such a quality place."

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