The £24,505 cheque relates to 1 per cent of the total balances in the Blue and Amber account for 2008. This donation is made annually and since 2000 over £183,000 has been donated towards the development of youth Rugby at the Club.

Leeds Building Society Chief Executive Ian Ward said, "The Blue and Amber is the savings account that offers Leeds Rhinos fans great rates and access to their money while supporting their club. The more that fans save, the more Leeds Rugby receives and with tiered interest rates, the higher the interest customers will receive on their savings."

All customers that open a Blue and Amber account also receive 2 match tickets to a Leeds Rhinos home match. In addition, all Blue and Amber account holders are entered into a bi-monthly prize draw to win great 'money can't buy' prizes from Leeds Rugby. These prizes include a day with the head coach of the Rhinos team, match day hospitality for four people and a day with the players.

Leeds Rugby Chief Executive Gary Hetherington said "The Blue and Amber is a great account and I would encourage any fans who have not already opened one to do so as soon as possible."

For more information, customers can call into their local branch, visit the website at www.leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk, or call the savings hotline on 08450 540 995.

Leeds Building Society has 70 branches throughout the UK, Gibraltar and Ireland and assets of over £10.1bn (as at 31 December 2008). The Society has operated from the centre of Leeds since 1886.