Club Rugby

Press, Volume C, Issue 29554, 1 July 1961, Page 5

Club Rugby

“Your reporter's rather ob-

viously biased criticism of Ewan Hem in the H. 5.0.8.Albion Rugby football match was most uncalled for, as it was completely without foundation. Apart from this, it is also a slur on the very capable refereeing of Mr A. V. Langford. Perhaps your reporter would be able to coach Mr Langord and E. Hern on the two main rules concerning off-side play in the lineouts—or should it perhaps be vice versa? ALL WHITE. Rugby And Soccer “When Rugby is played as it should be, fast, open and clean, there is nothing more delightful to watch; but after seeing the English soccer team in action at English Park, it was difficult to avoid the conclusion that for intelligent anticipation, split-second thinking, and finesse the soccer expert is a more accomplished artist than his rugby counterpart That goes. too. for two or three of the Canterbury team, obviously outclassed as their side was as a whole. In a country of natural athletes such as this, with far more facilities than are enjoyed by most nations, there should be lota of room tor both soccer and rugby, and it seems regrettable that tradition, if nothing else, exerts ao preponderating an influence in favour of rugby among those of very tender years.”— TOUCHLINE.