Leeds Carnegie racked up their biggest win of the season as they maintained their 100 per cent record with a 89-12 triumph at struggling Newbury.

Leeds scored 13 tries in all, with winger Lee Blackett running in four.

"It was a very pleasing performance and to score that many tries was great," coach Neil Back told BBC Radio Leeds.

"We are disappointed to concede two tries, but that is major credit to Newbury, who kept fighting and challenging us."

Back added: "I can live with it, but it would have looked a lot nicer with nil on the board for them."

This latest win means it is now played 14, won 14 for Leeds in National League One this season. And Back was particularly pleased at the improvement on last week's win over Moseley.

"The team listens and learns and they put right the mistakes they made against Moseley.

"We lost our shape last week and didn't score as many points as we should have.

"The players spoke about that during the week and this time they kept their shape, discipline and structure excellently, which was fantastic."

Leeds host Plymouth Albion next Sunday (1500 GMT) and BBC Radio Leeds has full match commentary on 774 AM and DAB from 14.50 GMT.

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