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Rugby League team Leeds Rhinos has revealed a £10m plan to modernise its Headingley ground.

Four years ago, the Carnegie Stand became the first major development at the 120-year-old stadium for more than 70 years and now the club wants to complete the transformation with a new scoreboard video screen, a new South Stand with bars and catering facilities, a new pitch and drainage system and improved facilities in the North Stand.

However, chief executive Gary Hetherington insists he will not jeopardise the club's future to fund the development.

"We've come a long way in the past decade, both on and off the pitch, and the growth and support of our fan base has been a key factor," he said.

"Together we have taken the club from a £6m deficit to a position of no debt, a new Carnegie Stand, a new training facility and a team who have enjoyed more success than any other at the club in our 115-year history.

"The total cost will be in the region of £10m and this will require the club to borrow and repay over the next decade. History has shown that many sports clubs have embarked on ambitious ground developments which have subsequently proved to be a burden and adversely affected the performance of the team and club.

"We have to ensure our development is achievable and indeed can add extra value to our organisation. In short, our plan has to be to afford the cost of these developments. Every penny generated from membership sales in 2011 will go directly to realising our vision to create a venue of excellence for our fans and their families to enjoy and a legacy for the future."