RUGBY RULES.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2126, 18 April 1914, Page 13

RUGBY RULES.

THE OPENING OF THE SEASON. This afternoon will seo tho opening of tho games for tho senior championship in Wellington. Tho games likely to attract most attention are those between Poneko and Athletic, and Melroso v. Oriental) at Athletic Park. In each nf these teams many players - new to Wellington senior Rugby will bo Been. At Petono, tho suburban team meets St. James, who are placing a team in tho. field which may upset calculations before the season is far advanced. "Wellington meet University at Lower Hutt. The latter team, as is always ,tho caso each year, is an unknown quantity. The Wellington team is said to bo one of the strongest representing the club for a number of years. The attention of patrons is directed to an announcement in our advertising columns regarding tho issue of season tickets. OLUB SELECTIONS. Athletic Seniors v. Poneke; at Athletic Park, No. I.—A. . Ounninghame, G. Heloy, D. Mason, H. Adams, J. Robinson, S. Wilson, E. Roberts, J. Cunninghame, J. Smith, G. Orsborn, R. Patau, A. Wilson, W. Bell, E. Orsborn; W. Ryan. WANGANUI CLUB SYSTEM. (By Telegraph.—Sp«cial Oorrespondont.) Wanganul, April 17. Among Rugby Union enthusiasts tliere aro some wlio are beginning to regard tlie operation of JJio, existing club system with disfavour, and a special meeting of the union is to be lield next week to discuss a motion that a scheme of district clubs bo instituted. Tho "Dally At" Football Boot, worn by leading players. Very light, blocked toes, with patent inserted 6teel spring. Price 14s. 6a. Laws and Manning, Wellington. Manufacturers and Holders of the Patent Eights for N.Z.—Advt.