RUGBY

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 270, 20 August 1925, Page 6

RUGBY

MAORI TEAMS IN ACTION SOUTH DEFEAT NORTH TE AUTE AND VICTORIA COLLEGES That the public like to see Maori players in action was apparent by the crowd of 6000 spectators who assembled at Athletic Park yesterday aiteruoon to witness the annual contest for Te Mori Rose Bowl between teams representing the Northern, and Southern districts of New Zealand After a game, which was typical of the fast and open style of play which Native players invariably adopt, the Southern representatives proved victorious by thle narrow margin of 14 points to 11. In a curtain-raiser between Te Aute College, holders of the Moascar Cup, and a team from Victoria College, bright football was played, the local team proving victorious by 11 points to 9 TE MORI ROSE BOWL SOUTH ANNEXES TROPHY FOR FIRST TIME North had the advantage of a helpful breeze in the first spell. The first incident of note was a strong run up the line by Phillips, the Marlborough winger, who beat three men before being upended 'by Duff, the Northern fullback. A beautiful centre by Phillips saw the Southern men nearly in, Karena iust saving from the forwards by forcing. Haitana, the Southern centre, showed up with a good run, but lalwasser regained th© ground with a powerful kick with th© wind. Jacob, the Southern captain, secured at his own quarter-mark, and kicked upfield, just failing to take Duff with a great dive. Johnston, the Southern full-back, was applauded for taking a long, low kick wnile travelling at top pace. Passing between Bevan and Pnillips, saw Olsen intercept, and make a great, run but his reverse pass was wild, and Haitana saved. Barclay broke away, and penetrated deep into Southern territory before being collared by Johnston. The Northern forwards attacked, but were driven back by clean fielding by Johnston, who was shaping well at full-back. Pretty passing by the Northern backs saw Barclay make a strong run, but he sent out a wild pass to nobody. After ragged play in midfield, in which the handling was iaultj. the Northern forwards broke away, and looked dangerous, but Phillips camo with a fine burst of speed, and saved a dangerous position. Pacwai and Ivingi attempted to break away, but the Northern tackling was sound. Jacob made a strong run, but his pass to Lockwood was adjudged forward. Th© Southern men attacked, and Kingi set his backs in motion. Paewai took a difficult pass from Phillips, and, cleverly beating a couple of men, scored near the posts. Love converted. South 5 North 0 On resuming, Paewai again showed up with a sharp dash, kick, and collar. Though the Northerners find the -wind behind them, the men from the South wore having all the better of the play. South continued to press, and a great rush saw Phillips go over. Play was recalled for a forward pass, and a serum was formed on the line. The forwards gave Kingi the ball, and the little Wanganui man, after feinting to pass on both sides, dodged over the line himself. Love failed at goal. South 8 North 0 On resuming, Heke, a burly northern forward, gained ground with a sharp dash down the line. The forwards carried on, and a scramble in front of the goal saw a Southern back penalised for hanging on too long. Gemmell landed the goal. South 8 North 3 This opening score seemed to put new life into North. A penalty helped them down into Southland, and a hot attack saw Gemmell score, but he made a feeble effort to convert. South 8 North 6 Tn the second spell, Falwasser moved from wing to centre on the Northern .side, Anaru taking the position on the wing. After a spell of ragged play, North attacked, and a great race saw Jury just beaten for a score by Kingi. The Southerners attacked, and Kingi took a clever mark off the toes of the forwards right in front of the goal, and safely put the ball over. South H North 6 Jury was next to show up with a great run. A magnificent passing rush by the Northerners roused the crowd to great enthusiasm. Gemmell got away up the lino, and passed to Swainson, and the Northern Maoris were off lilts a flock of swallows. Travelling at top speed Ormond and Falwasser also handled the leather before the Hawke’s Bay winger flashed over the line to score as fine a try as has ever been registered at Athletic Park. Falwasser converted with a great kick, making the scores level: North 11 South 11 North attacked, but. a centring kick by Karena was well marked by Johnston, who put in a long kick with the wind, and followed up fast enough to stop Barclay’s return. Jury ran back and fielded a rolling ball, and sent a couple of men sprawling with strong fends, before passing to Karena. South worked down to near the line, but the Northern forwards cleared to the quarter-mark. Hero a North man got off-side, and Jacob’s kick at goal struck an upright and just passed outside. A fierce rush by the White forwards saw Duff just force in time. Brilliant taking by both full-backs had the applause going frrely. Phillips attempted to run in his own quarter, instead of kicking with the wind, and he was collared in possession. A brilliant bit of passing by Kingi and Phillips saw’ the .Marlborough winger lose possession as he dived over the line. A pretty piece of work by Paewai was spoilt through Phillips failing to take a beautiful pass when in a scoring position. After South had attacked for some time without success, a Northerner got off-side, and Jacob put the South in the lead by landing a beautiful goal from far out. South - II North 11

There was no further score, and a game which was full of incident saw the Southern Maoris late the trophy for the first time since the competition was inaugurated three years ago. Amongst the spectators who followed the game with the closest interest were the members of the visiting New South Wales Rugby team. Mr. It. J. I’aton was referee, and one. of the. lino dags was carried by Mr. Thorn, captain of the New South Wales team.

After the match, Te Mori Rose Bowl, a handsome silver cup, was handed over to. 11. Jacob, captain of the Southern Maori team, by Sir Maui Pomare. In handing over the trophy, he reminded the Maoris that their ancestors had held Olympic games when New Zealand was .voting, and the victor in these contests took the trophy, which was known as “te rei,” which gave the holder dominion over man and beast Ho did not say

that the southern Maoris were the “boss roosters’’ of their race, but they had cer. tainly played a very flue game of Rugbv, and deserved their victory. Sir . Maul Pomaro then, on behalf of Mrs. Perry, of Hawke’s Buy, the donor of the Rose Bowl, presented each member of the winning team with a maroon football cap, with silver lassie. The victors fittingly celebrated their success with a spirited haka of victory. ’VARSITY DEFEAT TE AUTE COLLEGE A NARROW VICTORY. Contrarv to expectations a Victoria College fifteen, comprising players under the age of 21 years, defeated the Te Aute College first fifteen by 11 points to 9. The game was hard fought from the start. The tackling of both teams, especially of ’Varsity in defence over a long period of ths first spell, and for a great deal of the second half, was excellent, and in the best traditions of ’Varsity football. The strength of their defence, however, would have availed them nothing had the To Aute backs handled the ball well. ’Varsity, aided by a stiff northerly, immediately set up a strong attack, their first score- coming from a beautiful penalty kick by Kells. Ruru (Te Aute right winger) made several efforts to clear with brilliant runs, but was unsupported. Once a Te Aute player was over the line-. bnt lost the ball as ho/fell. The ’Varsity forwards swarmed downfield, tackled the Te Aute full-back os he attempted to kick, Cormack picking the ball up and scoring. Kells goaled from an easy position. One? again Te Auto were, unfortunate when Seymour, after a great run clean through the ’Varsity team, was wrongly declared by the referee not to have grounded the ball. With the wind behind them, To Aute, in the second spell, immediately set out to make up their leeway of eight points. The ball going over the ’Varsity line in the first minute. L. Grace won the race for it and scored a good try. Shortly after, awarded a free kick, L. Chesney raised Te Ante’s score to six points with a great kick from ten yards inside the half-way line. It was only the stoutness of their defence, combined with Te Ante’s faulty handling of the ball that prevented the ’Varsity line being crossed time and again. Again L. Grace made a brilliant and speedy run, dummying and fending his way through the ’Varsity team to enable Wainoa to scorn a well-deserved try. The kick was a failure. Undeterred by the reverse. ’Varsity set up the most brilliant dribbling rush of the day. taking the ball from half-way to Hie Te Aute goal-lino. For nearly ten minutes ’Varsity hammered at the line, but the defence held on grimly, and Walpole (’Varsity) intercepted cleverly, but was collared within inches of the line after a 40 yards’ run. At this stage, ’Varsity took a new lease of life, while Te Aute were apparently tiring. ’Varsity’s persistence was rewarded when, after a strong run, Cowles passed in-field to Scents, who scored. -The kick nt goal missed. Flushed with victory, ’Varsity assumed the offensive with a vengeance by means of solid forward rushes, and successfully staved off all Te Ante’s attempts to score. The final whistle sounded: ’Varsity. 11; Te Aute, 9. Mr. Fletcher was referee. ONE-SIDED GAME • ' SOUTHLAND DEFEAT SOUTH CANTERBURY By Telegraph—Press Association Tiiuaru, August 19 Southland and South Canterbury teps. met here to-day in fine weather and on a slightly heavy ground in the presence of a large number of spectators. Southland had the advantage or weight, and dominated the play in tight work. The final score, Southland 27, South Canterbury 11, is not a true indication of the play, though Southland were undoubtedly the superior team. Southland had the best combination, resulting in finished movements, while South Canterbury’s efforts lacked finish. Time after tune the latter were on the point or scoring, but only crossed the line three times, while Southland got over on nine occasions. None of the Southland tries were converted. Southland’s tackling was very good, and most of their scores started from their own 25. South Canterbury’s defence was weak. They , failed to score in the first half, but improved later. Southland scored within two minutes of the kick-off, file forwards diving over. Southland’s wfng-threequar-tcr jigged through from the 25 yard’ line, and scored in a handy position. At this stage Richardson (Southland’s skipper) retired owing to a scalp wound. South Canterbury pressed for a time, but taking advantage of their opponents’ mishandling, Southland got over. Southland appeared to tire, and South Canterbury pressed continuously, just, failing to get over. The Southland half secured from a loose scramble, sprinted and passed to n forward, who scored. The Southland left-winger, who used Ills pace to advantage throughout the game, scored after a bril’iant run, tlje half-time score being Southland 15, South Canterburr 0. Tn trie second ’pell Southland notched four additional tries, while South Canterbury got across three times, conveiting once. 4 BUSH BEAT DANNEVIRKE By Telegraph—Press Association Dannevirke, August The return malcii uet»veu Bush and Dannevirke was won by the former by 10 points to 9. Dannevirke led at halftime by six points to three. PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ TOURNEY WON BY MANAWATU. By Telegraph—Press Association Wanganui, August 19. Manawatu to-day won the annual primary schools’ tourney, defeating Wairarapa by 17 points to nil. Wanganui were runners-up. After beating ’Wellington by 9 to 3, Manawatu won all three games. ’Wanganui won two. Wellington and Wairarapa had one win and a draw each. The winning team was much better all round than its opponents. MATCHES AT AUCKLAND. By Telegraph— Press Association Auckland, August 19. To-day’s Rughv matches resulted:— Auckland (2l) boat King Country (3): Wammiiui Collegiate School (19) boat King’s College (6). WAIRARAPA TEAM'S TOUR.

The Wairarapa representative Rugby team is to leave Wellington to-morrow for Blenheim, will play there on Saturday. and on Sunday will continue on to'Nelson. Besides playing there flier w ; lf plav a match against Takaka in that place, and then, returning to Nelson. '' ill proceed on tn West port, to trv conclusions with the Rugby strength of that district. Another match will bo played at Nelson on tfio return journey.

TARANAKI TOO GOOD FOR WAIRARAPA By Telegraph—Press Association* Carterton, August 19. The- Taranaki and Wairarapa representatives met at Carterton to-day when Taranaki registered a win by 8 points to 3. From the start the Taranaki forwards predominated, Waters, Kivell, AVard, and Baldwin being prominent at all times. The visitors’ heavy pack overran the AVairarapa vanguard and smothered the back division, which could not get going. After ten minutes’ play a free kick was awarded the visitors. Kivell kicked high. The AVairarapa backs waited for the bounce. Walter came through, received the ball and scored easily under the goal. Fryday converted. An exchange of long kicks followed, and one from Loveridge found G. Booth and Stringfellow boith attempting to take the ball. The forwards rallied round and carried play to the front of the goal when Baldwin picked up and scored an easy one under the bar. Fryday’s kick struck the bar and the ball bounded infield. Taranaki, 8; Wairarapa, 0. The forwards continued to overrun Wairarapa, who remained on the defence. F. Booth, Neighbours, R. Booth, and Hood put in some great saving work. There was no further score before half-time. The second spell found Wairarapa waking up and playing better. Cundy was taken from the wing to second five-eighths, G. Booth exchanging position with him. The combination was then better and the Green backs n-nin nn-i acain, only to be hurled back. Neighbours sent Cundy ■ away. Stringfellow received the ball, I ran and passed to G. Booth, who scored ■ when tackled at the corner. Cundy faill eii to goal. Later Cundy had a shot at goal from a free kick, but kicked into | the face of an opposing forward. In • spite of very strenuous efforts AVa’rarapa were unable to even up, though Taranaki accepted four forces. The Taranaki backs were weak, but Lynsky, nt half, played consistently Well. Mr. A. E. Freeman was the referee. MAORIS v. CANTERBURY The following team has been selected to represent the Maoris in the match against Canterbury at Christchurch, on Saturday:— Full-back, Mita Johnston (Horowhenua); three-quarters, Phillips (Marlborough), Haitana (Wanganui), Lockwood (Hawke’s Bav); five-eighths, Love (WelFngton), Jury (AVairarapa); half, Kingi (AVanganui); wing-forward, Jacob (Horowhenua), captain; hookers, Parakuka (Bay of Plenty). Bevan (Horowhenua); lock Swainson (Hawke’s Bay); supports, Matthew (Poverty Bay), Mateno (Taranaki); breakaways. Heke (Bay of Plenty), Tatana (Horowhenua). Emergencies: Back, Duff (Bay of Plenty); forward, Olsen (North Auckland). The team will proceed south by the ferry steamer tonight. N.Z. UNION MEETS A meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union was held last night. Mr. S. S. Dpan presided. The Taranaki Union advised that it was desired that the match against Hawke’s Bay on August 22 should be ,a Kanfurly Shield game. It was decided to forward the reqnest to the Hawke’s Bay Union, and make the acceptance of the challenge optional. The New South Wales Rugby Union suggested that the members of the Management Committee visiting New Zealand- with the New South Wales team should confer with the New Zealand Union on the subject of a French visit in 1927. The matter was deferred. The Selwyn junior team to play MarIst at Wakefield Park will be: —Otterway. SewellNelson, Clark, Draper, Hendry, AVinchester, Eves, Ansell, Bird, Baigent. A'ance, Osmond, Grigg, Rouse, Campbell, Fuller.