Linwood clear in “Press” Cup

Press, 21 July 1986, Page 24

Linwood clear in “Press” Cup

Linwood has taken a twopoint lead in "The Press” Centennial Cup competition, to find the best and fairest of the senior rugby teams.

Although it dropped three points for its sportsmanship on Saturday, a fine display of attacking rugby earned Linwood the full eight for how well it played. Linwood had previously shared the lead with High School Old Boys, but Old Boys dropped back with a disappointing display against Shirley in the main game of the day. Sydenham, which was the only side on Saturday to gain full marks for sportsmanship, has moved into second place, while Lyttelton matched Linwood in getting the full eight for the

quality of its rugby. Saturday’s points:— Sydenham, sportsmanship 12, constructiveness 7, total 19; Shirley, 11, 7, 18; Lyttelton, 10, 8, 18; Marist, 10, 7, 17; Christchurch, 11, 0, 17; Linwood, 9,8, 17; Albion, 11, 0, 17; Lincoln College, 11, 6, 17; Suburbs, 11, 5,16; University, 9, 6,15; High School Old Boys, 10, 4, 14; Belfast 9,5, 14; New Brighton, 9,5, 14; Burnside, 10, 4, 14; Hornby, 9,4, 13. Total points:— Linwood 188, Sydneham 166, Lincoln College, High School Old Boys, 165, Christchurch 163, Shirley 162, Hornby 157, Albion 155, Marist 154, Lyttelton 153, New Brighton 150, Burnside, University 148, Belfast 144, Merlvale-Papanui 138, Suburbs 131.