RUGBY FOOTBALL

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21582, 19 September 1935, Page 17

RUGBY FOOTBALL

TARANAKI BEATS OTAGO NORTHERN FORWARDS PLAY WELL (PBZS3 ASSOCIATION MLHOBAM.; HAWERA, September 18. The Otago Rugby team was defeated bv Taranaki at Hawera this afternoon by 17 points to 8, before an attendance of 3000. Neither team was at full strength, but it was evident before the first half ended that once Taranaki had the wind in its favour the issue would not be in doubt. Otago's points came from two field gcals by Trevathsin, which were, equalled by Collins in the second half. Taranaki also scored two tries* and Collins kicked a penalty goal.

The teams were:— Otago—McFarland; Watt. Martin Gold; Nieper, Trevathan; Saxton; Nieven, Quaid, Murphy, Parkhill, Chap- . man, McDonald, Campbell, Laney. Taranaki—Collins; Pepperell, Richards, Sullivan; Edwards, Sangster; Dymond; Harrison, Devereaux, W. Young, R. Young, Gardner, Armstrong, Gargan, Fowler. Taranaki faced the sun and a strong "Wind, this affecting Collins's clearing kicks, and giving the visitors a decided advantage. Realising this, the Taranaki forwards kept play tight, effectively smashing any rearguard movements. The Taranaki forwards had a two-to-one advantage in the scrums and lineouts, but were frequently penalised for offside play by Harrison, the Maori representative forward, who was playing a roving game. Otago's account was opened after a quick pass from the scrum to Trevathan, who potted a neat goal, this move being repeated within five minutes, putting the visitors eight points ahead. Near half-time Sullivan broke away in a great burst, supported by Harrison and Gargan, the latter running in from the twenty-five to touch down. Otago was on the defensive all the second spell, the ball only twice passing half-way. The visitors were penalised for a scrum infringement, and Collins kicked a penalty. Edwards and Sullivan smashed gaps in the Otago back line, and were almost over several times. Collins kicked two field goals from similar moves to those of Trevathan. Sweeping aside the opposition, Richards scored in the corner after all the backs had handled, some twice. ColIjis's kick grazed the upright. ;Earlv in the second half Simon replaced Saxton behind the scrum, but he was given no chances, the Taranaki forwards breaking through on him before he got the ball away. The Taranaki forwards played well, and were a decided improvement on the last four matches. t

RANFURLY SHIELD CHALLENGERS HAWKES BAY SEEKS FIXTURE ON A WEDNESDAY (FKSIS ABSn<3iTIO» TKLSORAK.i WELLINGTON, September 18. The question of dates for Ranfurly Shield challenges K.as brought before the New Zealand Rugby Un.on to-night by the Hawke's Bay Union ■which appealed for a Wednesday fixture with the shield holders, the date suggssted being September 25. The Hawke's Bay challenge was entered within the time' specified in the rules. The present, request for the match on Wednesday meant that an opinion was being sought as to how the controlling body viewed the stand taken by the Canterbury Rugby Union in having shield matches confined to Saturdays. The New Zealand Union decided that it would not be fair to the holders of the shield to ask them to play challenge matches on Wednesdays, and decided to fox ward the challenge to the Canterbury Union from Hawke's Bay /to Canterbury for their information.

TECHNICAL SCHOOL SEVEN-ASIDE TOURNEY SOME KEEN CONTESTS t Yesterday the boyß of the Christchurch Technical High School played their annual seven-a-sido Rugby football tournament at the polo gro.unds. The weather was w brilliantly, sunny, but, because of the rain in the morning, the grounds were a trifle slow. Host of the grames were well contested and the house championship went to Phear's Bouse, with Bender's House second and Cartner's House third. The following were the results:First Grade—First round: Harris's Houso 5, Sender's House 0: Kidson's House 11, Csrtner's House 0: Wise's House 13, Newton's House 0; Phear's House 10, Denny's House 0. Second round: Kidson's House 8, Harris's House 0: Phear's House 6, "Wise's House 8. Final: Phear's House 3. Kidson's House 0. Mr W. J. Douglas Vi» -referee. The winning team consisted of J. L. Wood (captain), J. Green, T. Taylor, J. McGuinaess. K. Jones, A. Smith, and K. Mackay. Second Grade —First round: Bender's House 8, Wise's House 5; Denny's Housp ' 13,-Partner's House 0: Kidson's House 9, Harris's House 0; Phear's House 11, Newton's House 3. Second round: Denny's House 16. Bender's House O: Phear's House 8, Kidson's House O. Final: Phear's Houso "10, Denny's House 3. Mr J. R. Findlay was Zeferee. . . The winning team consisted of F. Wilkinson (captain), M. Crequer, B. Wright, B. Bartholomew. D. Brown, J. Wilson, and G Harrison, ' „. ,' _ Third Grade —First round: Wise's Houso 6, Cartner's House 5: Bender's House 6. Denny's House 0; Phear's House 9, Kidson b House O; Newton's House 9, Harris's Housp 0. Second round: Bender's House 9, Wise s House 0: Phear's House 11, Newton's House O. Final: Bender's House.B, Phear's Housp 8 Mr h. W. Morgan was refereeThe winning team consisted of D. Bennett tcaptain). D. Campbell. K. Brown, J. Phillips. 0. Anderson, O. Watkms, and K Dromgoole. . ~ , Fourth Grade —First round: Cartner s House 33. Bender's House 0; Harris s Housp lfi, Denny's House 0; Newton's House K, Kidson's House 0; Phear's House 12, Wise « House 0. Second round: Cartner s Housp 5, Harris's House 0: Newton's House 6. I.;-ar's House 3. Final: Cartner's Housp ■* 17. Newton's House 0 Mr L. R. K. Denny T!ie winning team • onsisted of L. McEntee (frpt-inh' h. Pernton, N. Bidwell, A.Shaw, R. Smith. C. McPherson. and M. Blackmore. Fifth Grade —First round: Southland 17. South Canterbury 0; Taranaki 5, Wairarapa 0. Second round: Southland 9,_ Taranaki 0: West Coast 8, WellinKton 3. Final: West Coast 5. Southland 0. Mr R. Gibbons was refer'e. _ _ The winnine team consisted of G. Croy <cantain), W. Gibson, B. Reilly, C. Taege, S. Tucker, H. Allen, and L. Clark.

NORTH CANTERBURY SUBUNION The following is the North Canterbury Sob-Union's third grade team to play the Linwood under 18 grade team nt Erineiora on Saturday:—Full-back. K. Sm;th (Kowai): three-quarters, A. James (Kowai). D. Lyons (North Canterbury). L. Stringer (Kowai); five-eiehths. W. Feary (North Canterbury). C. Devlin (North Canterbury): half -baric--11. Ballinzer (Ranriora H'eh Sehool): for■w.irds, W. Hayes (Kowai). J. Marlyn twonn Canterbury). T. Baxter (Ranziora Hi?h School). E. Turner (Rsneiora Hish School). V. Turneri (North Canterbury). Ji. Barwell (Loburn), W. Peach (Kowai). W. Jackson (North Cantcrbu-y). Emergencies— Backs, I>. Dawson fNorth Canterbury). K. Withers (Ransiora IlisU School), E. Pulley (Loburn): forwards. P. PitzgibbOß (Norto. Canterbury), C.Vettel (Kowai). The team will aascbblo at Dudley Far* •t_2.ls_p.iß. -^.

ALL BLACKS' MATCH TO-DAY STRONG MIDLAND COUNTIES* TEAM LONDON, September 17. The AH Blacks will play a match against the Midland Counties at Coventry on Thursday. The teams are as follows: New Zealand Full-back—G. Gilbert. Three-quarters—G. F. Hart, C. J. Oliver, and N. A. Mitchell. Five-eighths—D. Solomon and J. R. Page. Half-back—B. S. Sadler. ! Forwards—J. E. Manchester, A. Lamboum, D. Dalton, G. T. Adkins, R. M. McKenzie, R. R. King, J. W. Best, and C. S. Pepper. Midland Counties Full-back—Harris. Three-quarters—Obolonsky, P. Cranmer, S. Walker, and Thacker. Halves—J. L. Giles and Bayliss. Forwards—A. Walker, Wyman, Wheatley, A. Clarke, Dunkley, C. E. Beamish, Purchas, and Anthony. .The Midland Counties' team is expected to give the New Zealanders a far stiffer task than Devon and Cornwall did on Saturday. It includes six internationals, of whom Cranmer, Giles, Dunkley, and Clarke (English), and Beamish (Ireland) are eligible because they are at present with the Ai«- Force at Cranwell. E. Bayliss, who was the Welsh fullback against Scotland in 1933, is how playing stand-off half. Moreover, the front row men, A. Walker, Wyman, and Wheatley, were England's selection for the international trial last year. The New Zealanders' visit is arousing great interest. All the reserved seats have been sold.

COMBINED SYDENHAM AND ALBION n TEAM

v. Lincoln and Waihora, at Lancaster Park Oval, Saturday, at 1 p.m.—R. Dunlop, S. Smith, J. W'lson. R. W. Thomas. W. H. Fright.. Weatherhead. G. Crockett. K. Oakley, L. Brown, W. Bedelph, T. Preston. J. Hattersley. W. J. Brown, P. Wickham, R. Wallburton, J. Wilson, L. Hobden, H. Bunting, P. Robinson. The team is to assemble at Lancaster Park at 12.45 p.m. Jerseys will be provided Any member unable to play is asked to rinjt R. Wallburton. telephone 32-108. ELLESMERE SUB-UNION The Ellesmere Ru?by Sub-Union held its final meeting for this year recently. The North Canterbury Sub-Union advised that it was unable to send first and second grade teams to Ellesmere this season. The Canterbury Union conveyed its th.-nks for the hosp'tality extended to th« visitine team by Ellesmere. It was decided to send letters of thanks to the Ashburton Union and Malvern Sub-Union for hospitality to Ellesmere terms. Mr L. Ebert' was thanked for his help in promoting the welfare of second grade football. ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE TEAM The following players will represent the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve in the annual Rugby match auainst tho Artillery, to ho plaved at Lancaster Park nonth at 1.15 p.m. on Saturda---: —Backs: Wolfendale. Lar«en Evans. Bas and, J. J. Hunter. Watson. Keov, Roach. M. Hunter. Lilly. Forwards: Appieyard, Reilly, Hussey, Rhmd, Patterson, Greer. Robinson. L. Hunter. Garner, V, right, and Elderton.

RUGBY LEAGUE COMBINED TEAM TO PLAY AUSTRALIANS (PEERS ABSOCMTIOS TELEGRAM.> WELLINGTON, September 18. The combined Rugby League team to meet the Australians next Wednesday at Wellington,- is:—Stand even CCanterbury), Gladding (Wellington), C. Hunt (Taranaki), captain, R. E. Smith (Hawke's Bay), Atkins (Weli'ng oi), Lilbume (Wellington), O'Connor (Well ngtcn), Ward and Serra (Canterbury), Moisley, Coutts, Gunn, and Yule (Wellington). The referee will be Mr V. M. Simpson (Wellington). ,