Woolston takes league lead
Woolston emerged as a clear favourite to win the premier B rugby league championship with its narrow victory against the other likely grand finalist, University, on Saturday. Woolston came back from a
seven-point half-time deficit to overwhelm University in the final quarter, with its full-back, Brian Collins, always playing a prominent part. A beautifullybalanced runner, Collins was an easy winner of the Jim Beam award for the “player of the match.” Pat Lagrosse, Woolston’s incisive centre, did not take the field until the second half, and quickly made his mark by finishing off two Woolston attacks.
Shirley made Its almost accustomed poor start and trailed by 21 points to Halswell at halftime. And just as typically, Shirley fought back to share the second-half honours. Results were:— HalsweU 32 (O. Dudley 2. T.
W’oolhouse 2, H. Thomas, P. Baugham, B. McDonald, R, Williamson tries; P. C. Napier 4 foals) beat Shirley 11 (S. Mcean 2. M. Turnbull tries; J. Malkuku goal). Half-time, 24-3. Woolston 25 (P. Lagrosse 2, B. Collins. H. McManus, R. Tait, K. Sharplin, L. Beecroft tries; B. J. Turner 2 goals) beat University 22 (G. James, P. Henry, L. Williams, N. Brown, G. J. Rosanowskl tries; C. Barber try and 2 goals). Half-time, 6-13.
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