SOUTHERN BEATS LINWOOD, 17-10

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22486, 22 August 1938, Page 6

SOUTHERN BEATS LINWOOD, 17-10

Payne Trophy to Dunedin TREVATHAN'S THREE FIELD GOALS Although a remarkable succession of three potted goals by D. Trevathan proved the deciding factor in the game, Southern, champion Rugby team of Dunedin, clearly deserved it,s victory over Linwcod, Christchurch's premier club side, in the annual match for the Payne Trophy at Lancaster Park on Saturday. Southern won by 17 points to 10, and the only try in this comparatively big total of points was scored by Southern. Trevathan's contribution was 14 points in goals, and L. K. Heazlewood, Linwood's veteran full-back, scored all his side's points with two penalty goals and a superb goal from the field. Conditions were perfect—warm, sunny, and almost windless, and the ground firm and fast. The largest attendance of the season was. attracted to the game.

The game was another triumph for the kicking—goal-kicking and linekicking—of Trevathan, who has won innumerable matches for his club and for Otago. in just the same way. Southern had a 17-3 lead after half an hour's play, thanks to the amazing deftness of Trevathan's snapshooting at goal. Linwood, which for a time seemed to be discouraged by the mounting total of points, l'ose to the occasion and offered a splendid resistance for the remainder of the match.

Southern Scores Early Trevathan kicked off for Southern from the north end. The ball came back quickly from the first scrum, but Nisbet was smothered. After even play in midfield Heazlewood had a shot at goal from halfway, but failed with a good attempt. Allen missed Trevathan. but Block was forced out at the corner. Good handling and straight running by Southern saw Eckhold go over for a good try which Trevathan converted. Southern 5, Linwood 0. Trevathan's touch-kicking was keeping Southern on attack and soon he received from a scrum, dodged a breakaway, and potted a neat goal. Southern 9, Llnwod 0. Boyce and Empson in turn tackled their opponents into touch close to the corner to stem determined back attacks, but Trevathan received again from a scrum, ran a little infield and potted another goal from a sharp angle. Southern 13, Linwood 0.. From a penalty wide out Heazlewood goaled well. Southern 13, Linwood 3. Southern's backs were throwing the ball about In exhilarating style, but the defence was better now and the next score Was another pot by Trevathan. Southern 17, Linwood 3. Linwood had a spirited spell on attack and Mahalm nearly dribbled over. Hewitt tried to run round on his own, and soon after Heazlewood missed from a penalty in a fairly handy position. A neat kick by Arps put Linwood into a good position. Collett gained possession but Empson was crowded out close to the corner flag. Half-time came "with the scores: Southern IT, Linwood 3. Linwood attacked from the resumption. Empson followed fast a misdirected pot by Hewitt and Otago infringed in defending. Heazlewood goaled. Southern 17, Linwood 6. Southern came back to the attack, but Allen took play almost the length of the field after intercepting. He had men in support, but ran too far and his pass to Collett was cut off. Trevathan shrewdly placed a high kick, but Black, fielding brilliantly, slipped when he had a clear course to the line. Southern was soon back again, .fine work by Niven and McDonald being spoilt by a knock-on inches from the line. Mahalm and Hewitt raced away again and Heazlewood and Laredo followed fast to bustle the full-back. They were unlucky in the bounce and Southern forced down. Heazlewood fielded a long kick, side-stepped Nisbet, and from right on the side-line potted a glorious goal. Southern 17, Linwood 10. Heazlewood then failed by the narrowest margin with a penalty almost from half-way, and on the side-line. Bolton saved with a fine mark to stem a Linwood forward rush. Hewitt had a pot at goal, but the kick was charged down. Heazlewood, angling for another pot, was caught in possession and Southern took play to Linwood territory. Trevathan was also looking for a pot, but Mahalm charged down the kick. Southern, often pressed now, found refuge in Trevathan's touch-kicking. Allen cut through brilliantly and took the ball the length of the field again in a brilliant run, only to lose touch with his supports. Linwood had no further chances, and the game ended: Southern 17, Linwood 10. Referee: Mr R. W. Blazey. POLICE MATCH DRAWN

Southern, which has been markedly superior to its rivals in Dunedin again this season, showed itself a completely equipped team. The backs had speed and penetration beyond anything seen in club football in Christchurch this year, and many breaches were made in a defence which has been equal to nearly every test in previous games this season. The visiting backs and forwards both defended efficiently, too, but the most outstanding feature of the visitors' play was their cohesion in the forwards. Here, obviously, was a team which had taken to heart one of the lessons of the Springboks* play; the pack had learnt how to scrummage. Linwood has neglected this important phase of the game because it has concentrated on a loose style of forward play. It is a style that has paid handsomely against teams which are similarly deficient in scrummage technique? but Southern was not only able to win the ball at will but to screw the scrums anckjake the ball on in well-knit forward rushes Possession of .the ball at the right time was important, of course, if only to give Trevathan a chance-to pot goals.

Trevathan's Fine Game In a review of individual performances, Trevathan, the hero of the visiting team, must be first. There has been a tendency to discount this player's, football ability, but he showed convincingly on: Saturday, as he has in many other games, including Canterbury's . challenge match for the Hanfurly Shield this year, that this does not stop short at a facility for kicking goals. lie was quick off the mark, never easy to stop, and adept in varying his method of attack. E. Andrews, a.vsmall but nuggety half, gave excellent service from the scrum, and S. Robert and A. Eckhold, outside Trevathan, ran fast and straight—the latter a quality which has been lacking in inside back play in Christchurch this season. W. A.Black was more difficult to stop than K. Nisbet, on the opposite wing, but both played.. well. E. Bolton, a cool and experienced* full-back, impressed with his safe handling and accurate kicking. . He''showed a neat side-step in eluding tacklers in order to make ground before finding touch. In the Southern pack few stood out. but all were honest workers. The forwards were finely led by L. Niven, the former South Island representative, who was always on the ball in both loose and tight play. G. McDonald, who has the reputation of being Otago's best rucking forward, brought superb energy into his work and was a force in the loose drives. L. Hill and H. J. Tyrie also impressed, and C. E. Quaid,' recently returned from the All Blacks* tour, not only won a majority of . the scrums, but played a keen hunting game as well.

CANTERBURY AND OTAGO IN ANNUAL GAME

In an attractive game played as a cur-tain-raiser to the Payne Trophy match on the Lancaster Park Oval on Saturday afternoon, the Rugby teams representing the Canterbury and Otago police drew. 3-all. Both teams contained a sprinkling of senior players, and the game was fast and full of interest. Canterbury gained a 3-0 lead in the first half, but Otago everted the scores after half-time, arid a draw was a fair indication of the merits of the teams. The opposing sides were:— Otago—A. Clearwater; B. Chamberlain, J. Tither, E. Adams; J. Gibson, E. Black; G. Fell; J. Foster, A. Hedwig, D. Boleyn, W. Stock, J. Craig, R. Berry, J. Marshall, M. Quirk. Canterbury—C. P. Burns: A. B. Tate, O. Hooker, C. R. Haack; H. S. Alsop, B. H. Constable; R. S. Smith; T. Knowles, A. Smith, W. Coll. D. G. Simpson, R. H. Dickson, R. Mclver, M. R. Stewart, E. G. Ward. Canterbury attacked early in the game, Tate failing with a long penalty shot. The Otago forwards bustled into Canterbury territory and only good defence' saved the home team. The first score came when Coll gathered in a loose ball after a ruck and dived over. The Otago backs threw the ball about, and Black was nearly over on two occasions, Adams also making a great bid for the corner. Knowles was injured and replaced by L. Harrowfield. Just before half-time Black was unlucky with a penalty kick, the ball rebounding from a post. The halftime score was: Canterbury 3, Otago 0. Otago attacked fiercely on resumption and Tither was over, only to be called back for a forward pass. The Otago forwards continue to dominate play, and their reward came when the ball went along the line to Adams, who scored a fine try. Both teams made determined, efforts in the closing stages, but the final score was: Otago 3, Canterbury 3. Referee: Mr C. R. McCallum. SECOND GRADE Linwood 18, University 3. Christchurch 14, Athletic 5. Technical Old Boys 6, West Old Boys o. Sydenham 20, Albion 0. THOtD GRADE Christchurch 9, Beckenham 6. , New Brighton 6, High School Old Boys 3. Albion 15, Technical Old Boys 14. FOURTH GRADE ! Linwood 12, Technical Old Boys 10. ! FIFTH GRADE J Athletic 3, Albion 0. SIXTH GRADE Linwood 14. Belfast 3. Richmond 13, Aranui 3. High School Old Boys 14, Albion 8. UNDER 18 Technical Old Boys 27. High School Old Boys 5. Christchurch 14, Linwood 8. UNDER Bst 71b Technical A 6 drew with Technical B 6. Richmond 15, Linwood 7. UNDER 7 STONE Beckenham 8, Christchurch 5. Linwood 9, Sydenham 3. • Technical Old Boys 13, Albion 9. Richmond 6, Sunnyside 0. .

Heazlewobd's Great Goal The best of the Linwood backs were Heazlewood, whose potted goal was one of the best seen at Lancaster Park for a long time, L. Hewitt, a tireless worker on both attack and defence at half-back, and R. Empson, on the right wing. Heazlewood met nearly all demands 'on his defensive ability. Hewitt played with great dash, but was just a little inclined, to attempt too much on his own. . Empson's defensive work was magnificent, and he showed hew dash on attack. Evidently representative play has improved this promising young three-quarters. Linwobd's inside back combination was upset by the loss of W. McHugh, a measles victim, who was replaced by G. -Arps. .F. Allen, at first five-eighths,-found Trevathan rather a handful, but in a performance which was less consistent than usual, he attoned for one or two defensive shortcomings by making some beautiful openings. Arps and M. Collett hau few chances on attack, and their defence was uneven. E. G. Boyce, marking Biack, a very thrustful runner, let his man through only once. To the spirited play of Linwood's forwards must go much of the credit for the team's very fine showing after the first half-hour. Not only did the loose forwards, B. Bradley, N. Mahalm, and C. Laredo—described with candour in the union's programme notes as wing-forwards—play with great dash in the open, but they effectively bottled up Trevathan and the other inside backs. Bradley anticipated well and did some useful defensive work. With so many men playing loose it ■was <-not surprising that the Linwood scrum" was often pushed yardsi back, but the remaining forwards battled with fiixe"vim, well led by K. I. Armour, : the captain.

The Teams The teams were as-follows: — SOUTHERN

Full-back—E. Bolton (list 41b). Three-quarters—W. A. Black (13st 91b). A. Eckhold (list), K. Nisbet (list 21b). Five-eighths—S. Robert (10st 121b), D. Trevathan (12st 31b). Hall-badc-E. Andrews (lOst 21b). Forwards, back ranker —L. Niven (ldst Middle Row—R. Edwards (12st), L. Hill (14st 21b), H. J. Tyrie (14st 21b). H. Front row—l. Lawson (12st slb), C. E. Quaid (13st 91b), G. McDonald (14st 21b). LINWOOD Full-back—L. K. Heazlewood (13st). Three-quarters—R. Empson (12st 61b), S3. Collett (12st 51b), E. G. Boyce (list 121b). Five-eighths—G. Arps (12st), F. Allen (list 81b). Half-back—L. Hewitt (lOst 71b). Forwards, back ranker—C. Laredo (13st «b). Middle Row—N. Mahalm (list 121b), K. L Armour (15st 61b), J. Revell (13st SOlb). B. Bradley (12st 31b). Front Row—J. Gorman (12st 61b), J. Monk (14st). G. S. Cooper (14st 61b).

DRAWN GAME AT GREYMOUTH i CANTERBURY AND WEST COAST POOR DISPLAY BY BACKS LARGE ATTENDANCE OF SPECTATORS [THE PRESS Special Service.] GREYMOUTH, August 20. An attendance of more than 2000 spectators saw the interprovincial Rugby match between Canterbury and West Coast at Rugby Park this afternoon, which resulted in a draw, both sides scoring five points. The conditions were ideal, with bright sunshine and the ground in perfect order, while there was a total absence of wind, but at no stage did either side flatter the hopes of their supporters. Back movements broke down early in the piece on both sides, and it was left to the forwards to provide the major interest, although on. occasions there were some smart solo efforts. Play in the first half was fairly even, with perhaps a slight advantage territorially to Canterbury, but neither side had opened their account at the changeover. Canterbury drew first blood after 15 minutes' play in the second half, when the speedy centre, J. Walker, snapped up a dropped pass at his own twenty-five yard line, veered infield to catch the opposing backs on the wrong foot, and run over unopposed under the posts for a fine try, one of the highlights of a comparatively dull game. White converted. Ten minutes later, West Coast equalised when the captain, Ron King, hurled himself across under the posts in typical All Black fashion, after receiving from the former Canterbury forward, R. Innes. who made the opening when he picked up from a melee just outside the twentyfive, sold a neat dummy, and handed on to King inside him. West Coast were on the attack for the greater part of the second half, and went within an ace of scoring on several occasions. An attempt at goal from a penalty by M. Lynch, the West Coast full-back, struck the upright and bounded infield, after the touch judges had actually raised their flags. It was the West Coast forwards which severely tested Canterbury in the second half, when they won a four to one majority of the scrums, but the tackling of the Canterbury side was deadly, and gave West Coast no quarter, particularly the backs. Throughout the honours were easy in line-out play, as were the scrums in the first half.

In the opening stages of play Canterbury backs several times threatened danger when the half-back, W. Clarke, handed out some swift passes, but the movement had broken down invariably at the second flve-cigths, W. Jarman, because of his weak handling, and thereafter D. White, his fellow five-eighths unhesitatingly kicked for the line, with the result that the three-quarters were starved for opportunities, and hardly had a run for the remainder of the match. The West Coast centre, W. Mann, who was later shifted out on to the wing, was beaten several times by the Canterbury centre, Walker, who displayed ability to penetrate the defence, but strangely enough this did not inspire the inner backs to continue to give him the chances he deserved. Walker had to make the best of his own opportunities, and lie was always a source of danger, proving most difficult to tackle. His solo try was a fine effort, and he figured in several other speedy dashes which failed only through lack of support. The Canterbury half-back, W.- Clarice, played a steady game in the first spell, setting his backs in action with some neat passes, but when Canterbury hooked from Only five scrums to "West Coast's 19 in 5 the second half, he could not be expected to play nearly so prominent a part. The full-back, J. Nolan, gave a sound display, although at times his line-kicking was weak. F. L. Pearson was the more impressive of the Canterbury wingers, displaying great pace and determination when opportunities came his way. The Canterbury captain was the outstanding forward for ' the visitors, and he was best supported by L. Homer and P. Rhind. Changes in Teams There were three changes in the Canterbury side from that originally chosen, F. L. Pearson replacing N. Svenson on the wing, and N. MePhail and R. Duncan replacing D. Herman and C. Pablecheque respectively in the middle row of, the forwards. The changes in the West Coast backs for to-day's match Indicated that an improvement has been effected. The half-back, G. Marshall, an Inangahua Sub-Union player, proved a real find. He was In. the thick. o£ the fray throughout, and delivered snappy passes from the scrums and line-outs to give his supports every opportunity. He was also a tower of strength on defence, saving timely on many occasions, in the face of hot opposition. Also having his first game for the province, L. Williams gave quite a good display at first five-eighths, but he was inclined at times to endeavour to go too far on his own account. The same applied to R. Roberts, the second five-eighths, who nevertheless made several smart openings, and like Williams was sound on defence. On attack, W. Mann displayed some of his former ability, and gave his supports every chance, but his tackling was not up to the usual standard. He, however, ran round on several occasions to clear brilliantly in face of hot onslaughts on the West Coast line. A. Vaughan was the most versatile of the two wingers, but neither had many opportunities. The other winger; A. King, made a couple of brilliant dashes early in the game, to be thrown out at the corner. The full-back, M. Lynch, did not have a great deal to do, but he was always safe, handling and kicking with great judgment. R. King proved a great leader In the West Coast pack, and his work in line-out play was a feature. He was the outstanding forward on the field. R. Innes also proved his worth as a versatile forward in his first representative game for West Coast. He was in the thick of the play throughout, and constantly harassed the Canterbury backs. P. Garden was another forward who was prominent in the loose. J. Hammond, M. Olsen, and P. Pascoe were always toilers in the tight. M. Olsen excelled at hooking In the second half. The teams were:— Canterbury J. Nolan. F. L. Pearson, J. Walker, C. Watt. W. Jarman, D. P. White. W. Clarke. J. Rainey. H. B. Hay, P. Rhind, N. MePhail, L. Homer, R. Duncan, W. Fright, F. J. Foley (captain). West Coast M. Lynch. A. Vaughan, W. Mann, A. King. R. Roberts, L. Williams. G. Marshall. R. Innes, M. Olsen, J. O'Connell, P. Garden, J. Hammond, R. King (captain), P. Pascoe, A. Gibb. The opening stages were dull, several rucks being formed in midfield. Canterbury and then West Coast took turns at attacking, but neither side made much of an impression. Canterbury backs swung into line for passing movements, but these invariably broke down through poor handling, or through the inside backs hanging on too long. Walker, the Canterbury centre, made a couple of solo runs, Which thrilled the crowd. White attempted to goal from a fairly handy position, but the kick was wide. Marshall saved brilliantly for West Coast on two occasions, and drove Canterbury back with long raking kicks. White, Jarman, and Pearson engaged in a passing rush, but Lynch brilliantly tackled the Canterbury winger at the corner, and threw him into touch. Roberts several times threatened danger with stab-punts, but Nolan was' there to save smartly. Half-time came with no score. West Coast was having the best of matters for the first 15 minutes of the second half, when Walker picked up a dropped pass near Canterbury's twenty-five, swerved infield, and made a spectacular dash for the line, scoring under the posts, with Mann holding him in a tackle. White Converted. Canterbury 5; West Coast 0. Play had then been in progress 15 minutes in the second half. West Coas set up attack after attack, and 10 minutes later Marshall kicked through. It was a high kick, and he - was right up on Nolan in his twentyflce. Nolan fumbled, and Innes snapped up and passed on to King. The big forward raced for the line

ALL BLACKS TO PLAY CANTERBURY'S TEAM FOR WEDNESDAY MATCH AGAINST HAWKE'S BAY For Canterbury's sixth representative Rugby match of the season, against the touring Hawke's Bay side, at Lancaster Park on Wednesday, the provincial team will be reinforced by the three All Blacks, H. Milliken, C. W. Williams, and J. A. Hooper. The selectors (Messrs H. O. Jefcoate, N. B. Carnegie, and V. Craw) have named the following team:— Full-back: G. T. Nolan (Old Boys). Three-quarters: R. Empson (Linwood), W. A. Hadlee (Old Boys), F. L. Pearson (Air Force). Five-eighths: J. A. Hooper (Sunnyside), W. Jarman (Merivale). Half-back: W. A. Clarke (Athletic). Forwards — Back-ranker: F. J. Foley (Old Boys), captain. „ . Middle row: C. W. Williams (University), L. Homer (Air Force). H. Milliken (Sunny side), W. Fright (Sydenham). ,„ t-r Front row: J. Rainey (Hurunui), H B. Hay (Hurunui). P. K. Rhind (Christchurch). Emergencies—Backs: D. P. White (Athletic), J. Walker (Ellesmere), N. A. Svenson (Air Force). Forwards: D. J. Cunningham (Air Force), R. Duncan (Sunnyside), J. Revell (Linwood). In addition to players previously announced as unavailable, D. Herman (Technical) could not be considered on account of indisposition. The team will train at Buckett's Gymnasium at 7.30 this evening. FASTER BACK LINE MORE LIVELINESS LIKELY IN THE PACK [By Cross-Kick.] Rugby enthusiasts in Canterbury are looking to the province's All Blacks to supply some of the deficiencies of the representative team in its fixtures to date. Certainly they will give a stiffening of experience to a team notable for the number of newcomers to representative football; they may also give much-needed thrust to the back line and "devil" to the work of the forwards.

The team chosen for Wednesday's game impresses as the best team so far chosen to represent Canterbury this year, and not wholly because of the inclusion of the three All Blacks. Previous games have helped to mould the side into a sound if not brilliant combination, and they have helped the selectors to sort out the material at their disposal. Pearson, for instance, originally chosen as a five-eighths, and later played in the centre position, revealed great potentialities as a winger in the match against the West Coast on Saturday, and Canterbury is sadly lacking in wingers of class. Empson and Hadlee played quite well on the southern tour, but it is unfortunate that A. G. Hunter, the University centre, is still not available. Clarke played very soundly at halfback against the Coast, and Jarman, notwithstanding a certain amount of faulty handling, showed penetrative ability in his first representative matcii. Clarke had played only once previously for Canterbury. White's omission is probably the result of certain signs of staleness in his play recently. He has had a strenuous season. The back line, consisting of Clarke, Jarman, Hooper, Hadlee, Pearson, and Empson, should be the fastest fielded so far this season.

Canterbury's forwards have excelled in scrummaging and line-out play this season, but they have lacked drive in their rucking and loose work. Milliken and Williams are primarily tight forwards, but they have speed, determination, and mobility in the loose. Fright is also a robust player in all departments of the forward game, and has earned his place.

SOUTHLAND WINS EASILY

XO SCORE BY SOUTH CANTERBURY

(FBMS IaiOCIATIO* TIUOUX.) INVERCARGILL. August 20. The Southland representative Rugby team easily defeated South Canterbury by 20 points to 0. The game was ragged in the first half, when Southland scored 17 points. J. Ballantyne, the full-back, kicked four penalty goals and converted a try scored by G. Graham. The Southland forwards played all over the visiting pack, but the backs once again showed indecision.

Wesney's presence made a big difference to the Southland backs, but he was strongly marked by Cartwright. Southland scored a few minutes after the start, Ballantyne kicking a penalty goal from well out. He repeated the performance after 20 minutes. Thereafter in the first half the Southland forwards did almost what they liked. Graham scored under the posts aftsr Pickering and Mahoney had taken the ball half the length of the field In a passing rush, Mahoney kicking over the head of the South Canterbury full-back. Ballantyne converted. Ballantyne kicked two more penalty goals before the spell ended with the half-time score Southland 17, South Canterbury 0. In the second half Southland scored a try by Metcalfe, which was not converted. This was the only score of the half. The South Canterbury backs made good use of the wind, but lacked finish to their work. All round. Southland was superior, but there was the same indecision among the backs that characterised the play in other representative games. Several chances' to score went begging. ' The weather held up, and the game was played in sunshine. The ground was on the heavy side, but a dry ball was available. INTER-COLLEGIATE MATCHES TE AUTE DRAWS WITH ST. PATRICK'S . (PEKSB ASSOCIATION TELEGBASI.) - PAXMERSTON N., August 21. In the final of the inter-collegiate quadrangular Rugby tournament, Te Aute College drew with St. Patrick's College (Sllverstream), 6-all. As a curtain-raiser, Palmerston North Boys' High School beat St. Bede's College (Christchurch) 9-3.

and dived over unopposed for a fine try, W. Mann converted.

• West Coast 5, Canterbury 5. """ Just before this the West Coast fullback, Lynch, was unlucky with a penalty, the ball striking the upright and rebounding infield. Ralney retired with a leg injury and was replaced by Sargison. The West Coast backs essayed to get across on several occasions, but met with a stubborn defence. Walker twice broke away into West Coast territory, but apart from Pearson, he was not supported. Time came with play in Canterbury territory and the score: Canterbury 5, West Coast 5. Referee: Mr H. Seebeck (Hokltika).

FOUR SCHOOLS AT PLAY INTERCOLLEGIATE TOURNEY FAST AND OPEN MATCHES FINAL BETWEEN CHRIST'S AND NELSON COLLEGES ' Fast and open play was seen in the inter-collegiate tournament begun on Saturday at the Christ's College ground. Nelson College and Wanganui Collegiate School met in the first match, and Christ's College and Wellington College in the second, Nelson College and Christ's College winning by practically the same margins. The tournament will be concluded this afternoon, when Christ's College and Nelson College will contest the final —won last year by Wellington College. This match will be preceded by the Wellington College—Wanganui Collegiate School fixture. Nelson College beat Wanganui Collegiate School by 27 points to 6, and Christ's College beat Wellington College by 28 points to 6. In each match the score was a fair ipdication of the form of the teams. In each match, too, poor tackling by the loser was a fatal weakness. On the day Christ's College was the most impressive team, but Nelson College produced fine form in the second spell of its match against Wanganui Collegiate School, and the final should be closely contested. The play of Christ's College was notable for the sharp thrust of the inside backs and the powerful running of the wings, as well as the understanding between backs and forwards. Nelson College's strength was in its forward and inside backs. Playing conditions were ideal, and there was a large attendance. WELLINGTON'S POOR TACKLING CHRIST'S COLLEGE WINS BY TWENTY-TWO POINTS The thrust of every attacking back in the Christ's College team and the strength of the forwards in all departments were too much for Wellington College. The Christ's College backs had a feast of the ball throughout the match, and made excellent use of it. With fast and tricky five-eighths, who consistently varied their attack, and with wing threequarters who fended and swerved at top speed, the Christ's College backs outshone their opponents, and at no stage did Wellington seem to have a chance of winning. From a 13-0 lead at half-time Christ's College went to a 28-6 lead at the final whistle. . ~ _, , ~ In achieving this superiority. Christ s College was assisted by the weak tackling of its opponents. In defence Wellington College failed lamentably, and time and time again attacks swept through half-

hearted tackling, much of it Wfh. Christ s College played as a team, with the forwards always on the,ball « d ,' e " 1 ° y t ,i2 carry on back movements. The visiting match their opponents in speed ana Cl The rn s e pearhead of the Christ's College attack was the second five-eighths, B. b. Garth who played faultlessly on attack ani l defence Wil well on In.the> second 3S& ?X ?o%rt a oo i °m 3 uch he B l ufun i SI t C he n n d he to had y made opening|aftei-opening Sid »/«S °Vr M ? which to work. And the wlngs-J. S. McArthur and N Tutakl-used their opporfunnies excellently. Mc» «Ued on speed and changes of/'rection, Jutaki on sDeed and a powerful fend, and thfir opponents were frequently left well behfnd McArthur and Tutaki were the best gS Mise^ outstanding amon<| tvip Christ's College forwards. The most mpressive of The Wellington College backs ~7,10 nn attack J. D. Bedingneia, ai played'well in the Wellington forwards. H. K. Woodhouse; J. C S hn McAr?h o ur v g ß7H: Palmer. N. Tutaki: B E Garth, J. M. D. Parsons; H. H. Lawrence; B. Masefield (faptam), D. O. Masefleld. H. W. Fisher, A. J. Spiers, D. G Hoskins, J. B. Fisher, F. B. Chennells, T. M. R. Maskew. „_,_,, , ... T m Wellington College-BT. Clarke; J M. Tweed E. M. Flaws, H. G. Rix-irou, J. D Bedingfield (captain). H. H. |lhott : O. W. Vaughan; E. G. Culley, H. R. Tattersall, D. jf Beard. E. B. Cornish, G. M. Holden; A. W. Hollis, M. W. Falloon, M.,R. G Ch& y 'College lost a good chance of scoring in the first minute, when a penalty taken by Woodhouse went astray. , Christ's College provided an exciting movement a minute or so later Tutaki received the ball at the end of a chain-passing movement, fended ott two would-be tacklers, and sent on to Garth.- The five-eighths set out for the corner and passed to B. Masefield, but the latter was pushed into touch in goal. Culley had an ambitious attempt; to kick a penalty from seven yards inside haltway near the side-line, but the ball did not rise. Tutaki made a grand bid for the line from 40 yards out. but he was brought down with a brilliant tackle by Flaws. Christ's College then swung the attack to the other wing and McArthur went across at the corner flag.™ £»* missed. Christ's College 3, Wellington Flaws and Elliott led a rush that took the ball deep into Christ Colleges territory, but the ball went into touch in goal. A thrust by Christ's College from near half-way found a gap in Wellington s defence. Garth and Palmer handling before Lawrence raced across under the posts. H. Fisher converted. Christ s College 8, Wellington College 0. Both the Christ's College wings made fine runs that came close to success, and then Garth was nearly through before a penalty gave Wellington relief. Again a thrust by Garth began another scoring movement, Masefield going across after receiving from H. Fisher. The latter converted. Half-time was called with the score unchanged:

Christ's College 13, Wellington College 0. Weak tackling allowed Christ's College to begin a vigorous attack, McArthur going down the line and centreing. The forwards carried on, and McArthur received again, but he was pushed out Just short of the line. Maintaining this attack, the Christ's College backs found a gap and McArthur went over in the corner Woodhouse converted. Christ's College 18, Wellington College 0; Christ's, College had the defence beaten again a few minutes later, but Palmer chose to try to go through with McArthur unmarked outside, and Wellington forced. The local side was over again almost immediately, Tutaki swerving through and fending off tacklers to score under the posts. H. Fisher converted. Christ's College 23, Wellington College 0. Wellington opened its score with a penalty, kicked by Culley from the twentyfive at a slight angle. Christ's College 23. Wellington College 3: Christ's College continued to attack, but could not get through. The Wellington forwards carried play into Christ's College's twenty-five and Bedingfield secured to dummy and swerve his way through for the best individual try of the match. The kick missed. Christ's College 23, Wellington College 6. Just on time, Christ's College scored again. Tutaki breaking away to pass to D. Masefield. who went across by the posts. H. Fisher converted, the final score being:

Christ's College 28, Wellington College C. Referee: Mr Q. Berry.

NELSON IMPROVES IN SECOND SPELL WANGANUI'S SUDDEN COLLAPSE With a five-points lead at half-time reduced to two points soon after the beginning of play in the second spell. Nelson college infused a new spirit into its match against Wanganui Collegiate School and won by 27 points to 6. Until this improvement in the play of the Nelson College team there was choose between the teams. Until tnen the forwards had been well matched and fr p k 6,nt!«W*Co?SL £S&£ to take charge, and quickly dominated Pl With this improvement in the work of & e rd d sTo n ok n c a har^. e £ Season College inside backs and the half back in particular, went into attackax top speed and with faultless g SS? 'in sersent fence of thl Wanganui backs iaitered and +£»« crumbled and Nelson added 19 Joints to U its b haif-Ume total• Much °fthe predit for Nelson's win is owing to G_. J. McXland for his leadership oI theforwards. He was in the thic«e of every thing. He was ably supported by A. E. Mabin, G. M. McDowell, and R. G Haddow Until Nelson College's ascendancy the Wanganui forwards had worked willingly; with T. M. Sutherland. I. C. Macffie and R. F. Mackie prominent lSelfon College had a sound full-back in K7 Parker, whose line-kicking was well directed and unusually powerful. In ttie first spell D. M. Hammond at «cond five-eiehths. gave most of the tnrust k> teef Xnglnui atUcks. but he was too much inclined to run into trouble. The teams were:— NELSON COLLEGE Full-back: K. E. Parker. Three-quarters: J. K. Douglas, J. W., Thorp. J. D. Harris. ._ Fiv-eighths: A. L. Graham, D. G. An- | Half-back: F. J. Bowers (captain). Forwards: B. W. Murphy. A. E Mabin, G. J. McFarland. G. F. McDowell, R. G. Haddow, A. A. Marfell. H. A. Innes. E. B Rfs fe e a rws: C. W. Loveridge. H. J. Collins, G. R. Kerr, J. S. Kingsford. WANGANUI COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Full-back: C. M. Hockin. Three-quarters: W. A. H. Henderson, R. W. H. Simmons, H. R. Falloon. Five-eighths: D. M. Hammond, A. RenBh Half-back: P. W. Wilson. Forwards: R. R. Spencer, P.. M. Reynolds. T. M. Sunderland. J. H. Will, I. C. Mackenzie (captain). G. H. Lamer. R. F. Mackie F G. T. Beetham. ■ Nelson made a slashing attack from haU-wav the first really threatening movement of the match, when Mabin burst ort o? the ruck to tackle Wilson. Bowers booting the ball through and the Nelson forwards carrying on close to Wanganui's line. Solid defence, and a penalty kick kept Nelson out. Again a fey minutes later Nelson was close to Wanganui's toe, but again an infringement checked the Nelson forwards. A swift burst by the Wanganui backs, in which Falloon and Hammond were prominent, tested Nelson s defence and from an infringement 35 yards out, Falloon goaled. Wanganui Collegiate School 3, Nelson College 0. Nelson "drew level 10 minutes later after the forwards had taken play into Wanganui's twenty-five. From a scrum the ball went along the line of backs for Harris to dive across in the corner as he was tackled. The kick missed. Wanganui Collegiate School-3, Nelson College 3. McFarland led a Nelson rush, which was driven back, but Nelson went through to the line again. Bowers making a fine opening, and McFarland snapping up the ball to dive over. Parker converted with a fine kick. Nelson College 8. Wanganui Collegiate School 3. ; Nelson had a good chance of scoring when Thorp intercepted, but a knock-on by Graham stopped the attack. Half-time

came with Nelson attacking, uie being: Nelson College '«, Wanganni Cottegiale School 3. Mackenzie came out of the scrum at \ great speed to catch Graham In pc&esOem. and he and Mackie carried the ball through to Nelson's *uU;back Pug* fumbled his ground fielding, but Nelson came round Quickly to stem the attaet Hammond then sold a dummy and sent Henderson away. .The whig was well tackled but Nelson Infringed, and Hackle kicked a fine penalty. Nelson College t. Wanganui Collegiate School 6. Nelson scored almost from the kick-off. Anderson brushing aside weak tackle and side-stepping Hockta to score by tba Dosts Bowers converted. Nelson College i 3, Wanganui Collegiate School 6. The Nelson forwards were now taking charge Bowers came round from a senna , near Wanganui's line, and passed to Thorp who went over with the defence well beaten The kick mis3ed. Nelson College 16 Wanganui Collegiate School 6. Nelson scored again in the next three minutes, Beattie coming out of a ruck on the line to dive over in the corner. The kick missed. Nelson College Wanganui Collegiate School 6. %j Nelson was attacking consistently. The backs were sent away on the blind side, and Thorp cut in to score. Bowes converted. Nelson College 24, Wanganui Collegiate School 6. A great run by Simmons took Wanganui to Nelson's line, but a forward pass stopped the thrust and the Nelson forwards cleared. Another blind-side thrust by Nelson was successful, Graham sending the ball on to Douglas, the wing bursting through a tackle to score in the corner. The kick narrowly missed. Nelson Col-» lege 27, Wanganui Collegiate School 6. Just on time the Wanganui forwards, led by Will and Mackie broke away, but they were well stopped by Parker. Fulltime was called with the score: Nelson College 27, Wanganui CoQegiat* School C. Referee: Mr A. Billens. NORTH CANTERBURY SUB-UNION RESULTS OF SATURDAY'S GAMES The results of matches played in Xbm North Canterbury Rugby Sub-Union competitions on Saturday are as fauows:— Senior—Woodend 23, Glenmark 8: Ahsberley 11, Oxford 3; North Canterbury «, Junior—North Canterbury 11. Wooden* 8; Kowai beat Oxford by default; Ohoka beat Cust by default. Draw for Next Saturiay The following Is the draw for next Saturday:— „ . . _. Senior—Glenmark v. Ambexley, Woodend v. Oxford, Kowai v. Cust, North Canterbury a bye. Junior—Kowai v. North Canterbuuw Oxford v. Woodend, Ohoka v. Glenmark-

AUCKLAND DEFEATS KING COUNTRY MARGIN OF SIXTEEN POINT! (ZBErfS AUOCXATIOX IBMIIIH AUCKLAND, August M. After being defeated by a strong Kin* Country fifteen for two; y«*» ™*J e I cession. Auckland took the honoora By 33 points to 17 in a Rugby representative fixture on Saturday, £ta« CogßttT *J* at half-time by 11 points to 9._**£& through the sterling efforts of its forwards. The visiting forwards let up a little la the second spell, and this allowed the Auckland backs to crown marc as tneir movements with success. i Carson was unable to play because ot an ankle injury received in his Australian tour with the All Blacks. The other Auckland All Black. Dick, was in good form, to score two tries. "' McLean was Auckland a outstanding forward. He kicked three penalty goals and converted three tries. Tries were also scored by Prentice (2), Pearman, and A. Brown. Crossman and Ward each kicked tw» penalty goals for King Country, and Rickards gained a try. which was cos* verted by Ward.

RUGBY FOOTBALL SCHOOL TEAMS AT DUNEDIN CHRISTCHURCH BEATEN BY OTAGO NEW PLYMOUTH DEFEATS SOUTHLAND (FRKS* ASSOCIATION TSLIOBAM.) DUNEDIN, August 21. Bright sunshine and a dry, fast ground provided ideal conditions for the opening games arranged as part of the jubilee celebrations of the Otago Boys' High School. Two matches were played to-day, when Southland Boys' High School met New Plymouth Boys' High School, and Christchurch Boys' High School played Otago Boys' High School. Both games provided football of a very high standard, and although the first match was rather one-sided, the magnificent efficiency of the New Plymouth boys could only be admired, and the final score of 35 to 0 in their favour indicated the triumph of a heavy, fast, and resourceful team over lighten and less experienced opponents. In the second game the teams were more evenly matched. Both teams had a set of speedy backs, but while Otago was uniformly sound in defence, Christchurch had a weakness in this respect, which probably cost it the game. Both sides threw the ball about on every possible occasion, and in the closing stages, when Christchurch launched attack after attack in an attempt to overtake Otago's lead of two points, the spectators were roused to a high pitch of excitement. In the Christchurch side Lake was outstanding in the forwards, and he was well supported by Fleming and Gilmour. Of the backs, Finnegan played excellently, and Richards, as full-back, saved his side repeatedly. First Try for Finnegan Christchurch won the toss, and Otago kicked off against the wind and the sun. Christchurch was early or. the attack, and Bluett kicked high upfield. The Otago full-back fielded the ball under the posts, but instead of forcing he attempted a pass, which went astray, and this allowed Finnegan, who had followed up fast, to score. Henning converted. Christchurch 6, Otago 0. From the kick-off the Otago forwards took the ball to the Christchurch twentyfive, and the backs delighted the crowd with a series of passing rushes which were met with solid defence. However, Otago was able to open its score with a penalty goal. Christchurch 5, Otago 3. A good kick by Smith took play to Otago territory, but the blue and white forwards were soon attacking again, and the ball was sent on to Wilkinson, the first five-eighths, who dummied his way over to score near the posts. The try was converted, and half-time sounded With the score: Otago 8, Christchurch 5. Christchurch was in trouble early in the second spell. Wilkinson again cut through, ran to the full-back, kicked along the ground past him. and scored in a handy position. The kick was successful. Otago 13, Christchurch 5. Change in Back Line

A positional change between Henning end Pierce in the Christchurch back line improved the defence, and gave also a little more penetration to the attack. Good passing by Henning and Bluett carried play to the Otago goal-line, and from a short line-out Brooke was able to score. No goal resulted. Otago 13, Christchurch 8.

After this the game remained around half-way for some time. Both sides made repeated efforts in the backs, but these were met with hard, determined tackling. Lake and Gilmour dribbled through and caught the full-back in possession, but Otago cleared well. Passing amongst the backs broke down at Bluett, but he dribbled the ball on, and Otago forced down. Christchurch again attacked by passing. The ball travelled along the line of backs to Bluett. A neat dummy gave him a clear field, and he outpaced the r--, opposition *to score a good try near the corner. Henning, made a good but un-r-'.ccessfui attempt at converting. Otago IS, Christchurch 11. With two minutes only to go, Christchurch made every effort to score, but Otago"s defence held, and the game ended: Otago 13, Christchurch 11. PRIMARY SCHOOLS' TOURNEY SOUTH CANTERBURY WINS IN BOTH GRADES South Canterbury won both the senior and junior grades of the all-Canterbury primary schools' football tournament held at Ashburton last week. The final matches were played on Saturday. • South Canterbury won the senior final against Canterbury by 7 points to 6. Play was of a particularly high standard, and so solid was the defence of each team that neither line was crossed, all the points resulting from goals. It was a forwards' game, but when the backs did handle, bright movements were seen. The teams were:— South Canterbury—D. Wesley, M. Murphy, D. Brookland, J. Harrison, L. Patrick, J. Williams, B. Eathorne, R. McConochie. L. Fitzgerald, J. Loft, J. Stevenson, N. Judge, G. Kilgour, C. Cochran, R. Brosnan. Canterbury—R. Ellis, R. Thompson, K. James, M. Drabble. A. Drury. S. Claridge. R. Alexander, W. C. Clemens, A. Rogers, N. McLeod, K. Sewell, G. Wright, F. Williams, I. Mitchell, N. Rossiter. Shortly after the start, M. Drabble kicked a penalty goal for South Canterbury. For some time play swung from one end of the field to the "other, but after about 10 minutes the South Canterbury backs made use of one of the few periods of lose play and set a swift movement in action. When the ball reached M. Murphy on the wing he made an attempt at a field goal, and was successful with a brilliant kick from a tricky position. Not long afterwards, Canterbury was twice penalised, and in his last attempt L. Patrick kicked a penalty goal for South Canterbury, making the score at half-time. South Canterbury 7, Canterbury 3. I. Mitchell kicked a penalty goal for Canterbury shortly after the resumption of play. Solid defence by both teams characterised the remainder of the game, neither team having any great advantage. The final score was: South Canterbury 7, Canterbury 6. Referee: Mr D. McDougall. .South Canterbury won the junior final from Mid-Canterbury by 6 points to 3. The winning team had a territorial advantage for the greater part of the match and gained most of tho scrums and lineouts. Neither line of backs made any' spectacular movements. Early in the •natch, W. Fitzmaurice kicked a penalty goal for South Canterbury. Following snort line kicks, play moved into Mid-J-anterbury territory, and from a loose ruck near,/the goal-line, J. Gardner, one 01 the South Canterbury forwards, secured ana ran over the line to score a further inree points for his team. In the second " «?„ the home team made a number of vigorous attacks and brought play dangerously near the South Canterbury goal. «ere, R. Fox scored for Mid-Canterbury I " )m a scramble. Final score: South Canterbury C, Mid-Canterbury 3. J«*l Referee: Mr F. Kennedy. , The losing teams on Friday met on Saturday morning. Although North CanS'fHjy won the senior match against Mid-Canterbury, the latter team dominated the game with determined forward P i ay - In the first half, play remained about mid-field, but early in the second naif G. Taylor (Rangiora School) threw a splendid dive pass to his backs, and ?,<,-j. 3 } 1 the North Canterbury line had handled, N. Boyce (Amberley School) hji 3 * a fine run down the wing from the naif-way line and scored. J. Fraser t-Kangiora School) converted from a +« C y Po siti on- Mid-Canterbury continued «7 hold its own until just before time «■ Tonks (Allenton School) scored from xr e ruck - making the final score: North Canterbury 5, Mid-Canterbury 3. Canterbury beat North Canterbury by "points to 3 in the junior match. Al«ough play was fast and open, it was at times patchy. S. Rossiter (Opawa) started a good scoring movement for Canterbury when he secured from a ruck and passed to the backs, enabling D. Faulconer (Opawa School) to score in the corner - M. Wilson (Belfast School) scored jor North Canterbury after a good dodgPSrun early in the second half. Canterbury attacked with renewed vigour until A. Motts (West Christchurch School) 2™' over from a scramble on the line, ■ine final score was:

Canterbury 6, North Canterbury 3.

HAWKE'S BAY WINS CLOSELY CONTESTED MATCH MARGIN OF ONE POINT OVER WELLINGTON (PBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGHAM.) WELLINGTON, August 20. In the first match of its southern tour, Hawke's Bay secured an exciting one point victory over Wellington at Athletic Park to-day. The high-lights of the game, which was played at a fast pace throughout, were the brilliance of Reid. the Hawke's Bay five-eighths, whose jinky running had the opposition continually in trouble, enabling him to score one try and pave the way tor another; a sensational try by Fox, wno snapped up a misdirected pass under ms own twenty-five yards line when Wellington was attacking, and ran the length of the field to score; and a glorious try by Wellington, in which half the team handled for Edwards to score at a corner. Dalton was not playing for Hawke s Bay because of illness, and in his absence Lambourn was able to give Wellington most of the ball from the scrums, winning 33 of them to 10, but the run of play emphasised that more than mere orthodox passing movements were necessary to prevail against sound defence. Tindill set the backs going at every opportunity, and varied the play cleverly, but a lack of thrust at second five-eighths and the centre, and solid tackling, nullified this advantage. Reid Outstanding Hawke's Bay, on the other hand, always threatened danger when Reid received the ball with room to manoeuvre. Although his defence was very weak at times, he gave an exhibition up to the best All Black standard. The only flaw in an otherwise splendid performance was in going on his own once in the second spell when he completely fooled the opposition with a change of direction. He had Le Quesne and Apsey outside him with a clear field when he came to the full-back, but swerved infield in the direction of the defenders racing back, and was muzzled. Six All Blacks participated in the game, and with the exception of Bowman, who scarcely played up to anticipations after the reputation he established in Australia, all were in fine form. The undoubted discoveries of the match were Reid and Todd, the Wellington forward, who was one of the best workers on the ground, and started a movement which led to Wellington's second try. Todd crashed through a loose ruck in the manner reminiscent of Maurice Brownlee. In a flash the forwards and backs had fanned out and participated in one of the most exciting movements seen at Athletic Park for many years, Edwards completing it with a try at the corner. Reid and Todd look like making their mark in New Zealand football.

Poor Line-out Play K dVsappoVwtttvg teatwre ol tVve game vias the poor line-out play. Neither side took the ball cleanly, and repeatedly it rolled along the outstretched hands, and rarely was it possible for movements'to be initiated from line-outs. All line-outs consequently developed into fierce rucks, and the struggle for possession of the ball led the referee more than once to hold up play and administer cautions for doubtful tactics.

Wellington began in dazzling style, initiating a passing movement from the kickoff which gained a big stretch of ground Wellington had the better of the first 20 minutes territorially, but in that period Hawke's Bay had scored and converted twice. On the first occasion Reid badly beat Jones, and then Crisp, to ground the ball under the posts, the movement beginning in his own half. On the second occasion he again beat Jones, punted past Crisp, and Le Quesne won a race to the ball.

Play from then one was more even Crisp goaled from a penalty kick for Wellington, and just before half-time Jones completed an excellent blind side movempnt with a try in the corner. The second spell was full of thrills Wellington drew within one point of Hawke's Bay when Edwards crossed at the corner from a movement initiated by Todd. Then, with the home side still attacking. Fox snapped up a misdirected pass in his own twenty-five, and ran away from the opposition to score. Hawke's Bay was leading by 13 points to 9. Tindill paved the way for the final score, racing round the blind side of the scrum to send the ball to Wright. in to Tindill and to Wales, who fended off two tackles to cross the line at the corner. Crisp's kick from the side-line fell under the posts. The final score was 13 points to 12 in favour of Hawke's Bay.

WANGANUI WINS BY FIVE POINTS TARANAKI LACKS DASH (PBISS ASSOCIATION TBLSQBAUJ NEW PLYMOUTH, August 21. Showing better defence, but lacking the dash of Wanganui, the Taranaki Rugby team was defeated by Wanganui by 19 points to 14. Wanganui scored three tries, two penalty goals, and a field goal to four tries, one of which was converted. Though Wanganui won on kicking, the margin was deserved. It was a scrappy game, with weak tackling the worst feature. There were, however, clever movements, notably in Wanganui's first try, in which five backs handled faultlessly, three of them twice. Taranaki had the better of the scrums and rucks, but the scrummaging lacked cohesion. For Wanganui, tries were scored by Hook, "Burgess, and Shewan, and Welsh kicked a field goal and two penalty goals. For Taranaki, tries were scored by Smith, Peperill, Arnold, and Joyce. Probably the best player on the field was Dickie, who played an excellent game for Wanganui. J. L. Sullivan, because of injuries received in Australia, was unable to play for Taranaki. RAILWAY TEAMS' MATCH CHRISTCHURCH BEATS WESTPORT [THE PRESS Special Service.] WESTPORT, August 21. Christchurch and Westport railway teams played an interesting match at Westport to-day. The visitors won by 9 to 8. The game was keenly contested, first one side and then the other holding the advantage. Westport had a slight advantage in the forwards. J. Comerford scored an unconverted try to give Westport a threepoint lead at half-time.-A rearrangement of the visiting team proved successful in the second half, and after D. Strachan had scored a brilliant try - for Westport, P. Casey converted. Christchurch rallied for K. Kirwan and A. Jost (a Westport substitute) to score two unconverted tries, making the final scores: , Christchurch 9, Westport 8. The visitors were the guests of the Westport team at a dance last night and dinner to-night. MAORIS DRAW WITH FIJI ONE PENALTY GOAL TO EACH SIDE 'IUinTED PBESB ASSOCIATION—COPTEIOHT.; (Received August 21, 8.20 p.m.) SUVA, August 20. The first test match between the touring Maori Rugby team and Fiji was drawn, each side scoring one penalty goal. The game was confined to the forwards, who, in a terrific tussle proved that there was little to choose between the two packs. Both sides attempted to open up play, but deadly tackling nullified all efforts. The Maori full-back, Wirepa, played a splendid game. Howell, the captain, -was the pivot of the Maori side. McDonald, Matthews, and Kenny were conspicuous in a fine pack.

RUGBY LEAGUE CANTERBURY BEATS WELLINGTON BELLANEY AND YOUNG OUTSTANDING (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGBAM.) WELLINGTON, August 21. In the representative Rugby League football match played at Newtown Park on Saturday, Canterbury beat Wellington by 18 points to 13. Canterbury really deserved success, but at the same time Wellington, with a shade of luck, would have won. Territorially, Wellington had almost three-quarters of the game at all stages. The Canterbury men seemed to have Wellington puzzled by the closeness of their passing. Wellington jumped into it from the start, and for 30 minutes Canterbury was never over the halfway line. The half-time score was 6 points to 5 in favour of Wellington. In the second spell Canterbury puzzled Wellington with short, swift passing among the backs and forwards. Wellington had a fairly difficult time in defence, but half-way through came again and from then on was definitely on top. Cootes (Wellington) was the outstanding forward on the ground, and proved a great leader. There were no weak links in the Wellington back line, but Marshall, Mulholland, and Patrick were specially good. Canterbury's best forward was Bellaney, who showed a surprising turn of speed. He was well supported by Clark and Price. Young played a large part in his side's win. Bouterey and Whitley were other noticeably good backs. For Canterbury, Price, Young, Rope, and Clark scored tries. Young converted two and Davidson one. For Wellington, Patrick, Edie, and Cootes scored tries. Spencer converted one. Selward kicked a penalty goal. CHALLENGE FOR CUP ADDINGTON WINS EASILY POOR FORM WITH LEADERS MISSING j As both sides had their leading players away in the North Island, Linwood and Addington did not provide bright Rugby League when they met at Sydenham Park on Saturday, Addington easily resisting the challenge for the Gore Cup. Early in the second half Linwood made a, strong bid to take the cup from Addington, but it was short-lived and Aldington generally held the upper hand, thoroughly deserving its win by 20 points to 8. Though the winner's backs badly missed the initial thrust given by L. G. Young, Linwood was much more troubled by the absence of L. Beri. Its attack was so lacking in sting as not to be recognisable as that of the competition winner. Combination was almost entirely missing and. when the back chain tried concerted moves, too often a player would do the wrong thing. In no match this year have the backs made more mistakes. This. added to a series of stoppages totalling seven minutes in the second spell, made play uninteresting. The forwards, considerably overworked, had many thrilling lose runs and mostly gave better service than the backs. There was little between the packs. Smith and G. Stuart led a number of Linwood rushes and Slack was prominent in strong attacking towards the end. For Addington. Fraser played a very solid game, being in the thick of all ihe hard work and also showing up in the loose. Priest and Roach were miles ahead of the other green backs on attack, while on defence each did his share. Wilde made many notable saves. Wilson was Addington's leader, going much better than formerly. Many of his breaks were very quick, and his running was determined. Bench, with his speed, was always dangerous. Bonniface, as a five-eighths, did not send on too well,-but showed a finishing run that took a'lot of stopping. The teams were as follows:

Addington—A. Geddes; R. Barbarel, L. Bench. H. Sykes; D. Wilson. W. I. Bonniface: J. Hall; G. H. Briggs. A. Scott, R. Ward, B. Fraser, K. Wiltshire, E. Spurr. Linwood—F. J. Stevens; R. Falgar, C. Priest ,R. Wilde; D. Carey. G. Aitken; T. Roach; M. H. Smith, H. Stevens. V. Slack, R. Mora. G. Stuart, A. Stuart.

In an Addington rush, F. Stevens, defending, picked up smartly and ran clear. When he passed the ball went astray and Addington surged in again, some short passing ending in Bonniface jumping in strongly for a try in a corner, but failing at goal. Addington 3. Linwood 0. After Mora had missed a penalty, Roach took Linwood up. He punted up from a scrum out of Geddes's reach and ran up fast to recover and score as he was tackled. A. Stuart missed an easy kick. Addington 3, Linwood 3. A brilliant sprint down a side-line by Sykes had Linwood in trouble. He broke clear, only to lose a try when he slipped after picking the ball up brilliantly. Bonniface kicked a good penalty goal and then missed an easy one. With Linwood passing in its twenty-five, Wilson intercepted, broke clear, and finished a determined run under the posts. Bonniface goaled, making the half-time score; Addington 10, Linwood 3. As they resumed. Mora kicked a splendid penalty, the ball hitting an upright and bouncing inside. Addington 10, Linwood 5. In a strong Linwood dash, Falgar was very near, being held up after some smart work. Smith was handy, however, and crashed over in a corner. Mora's kick was inches outside. Addington 10, Linwood 8. A brilliant run by Priest and a clever dummy ended when he was pulled down from behind just short" of the line. A side-line dash had Addington up and, in a scramble, Ward scored in a handy position for Bonniface to convert. Addington 15, Linwood 8. A free kick saved when Priest and Smith rushed to a corner, and Ward went back, a smart break ending with a try to Bench. Bonniface converted, leaving the final scores: Addington 20, Linwood 8. Referee: Mr B. Stapley. LOWER GRADE RESULTS JUNIOR GRADE ' Sydenham 24, Linwood 20. Riccarton 8, Addington 4. THIRD GRADE Woolston 24, Riccarton 8. FOURTH GRADE Addington 20, Hornby 0. Sydenham 11, Woolston 0. FIFTH GRADE Waimairi 30, Linwood 5. SIXTH GRADE St. Joseph's beat Linwood by default. HEAVY-WEIGHT SCHOOLBOYS Dallington 17, Riccarton 6. LIGHT-WEIGHT SCHOOLBOYS Addington 16, Waimairi-Linwood 0. St. Joseph's A 30, St. Joseph's B 0. IN OTHER CENTRES (fbess association telegrams.) AUCKLAND, August 21. The Auckland Rugby League's senior competition ended with a win for Marist. Results of the final games played on Saturday are: Manukau 26, Ponsonby 14. Marist 10. Newton 7. Richmond 24, City 10. Mount Albert 44. Papakura 13.