RUGBY

Evening Star, Issue 21719, 14 May 1934, Page 4

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POSITION OF TEAMS The position of the teams after Saturday’s matches was as follows:

AN EXCITING FINAL UNIVERSITY A BEATS KAIKORAI Although play was at times of rather a scrambling nature there were many bright movements to the game between. University A and Kaikorai, . which was witnessed by 4,000 spectators at Carisbrook, and with Kaikorai doing everything but score in the last ten ,mi notes the crowd was kept at a high pitch of excitement. However, the students kept the hill team out ■ and won by 11 points to 9, Kaikorni's total consisting of three penalty goals from the boot of Francis. The handling of both sides left room for improvement, but the students possessed more pace and finish and the .backs were well served with the ball, ’although the Kaikorai forwards showed great dash in the last half-hour of play. The teams were:— Kaikorai.—Backs: L. Hayes, N. Kean, D. Murray, J. Oliver, It. Laing. .1. Henderson, A. Francis. Forwards: ’ Tv, Lungley, TV. Lucy, ,S. Roger's, C. Sutherland, H. M'Laughlan, W. Gibson, R. Allan, and E. Murphy. University A.—Backs: .). L. Jolly, TV. T. Dunne, K. Uttley, B. Jones, H. P. Fookea, R. Tuck, M‘Arthur. Forwards: Laney, Lopdell, StevensonTVright, Pickax’d, Simmers, Green, - Chapman, and-Anderson, ■' - ? ; - Following the kick-off University took play inside -Kaikorai’a twenty-five, Francis sending the Light Blues back io halfway. M‘Arthur started passing from a scrum, and -Jones made a great run along the flank before going into touch at,’the-twenty-five, M'Arthur- sent - the backs away in the opposite direction, and all but Uttley handled, ; Dunne cutting’ inside Oliver to secure in turn and clash across for a tine try. Jolly’s kick was a “ poster.” University A 3, Kaikorai 0. The ’Varsity forwards were playing with plenty of dash, and - a' loose' rush went to the line, Francis relieving the situation by punting' upfield. Using the line well, the Kaikorai half put the hill team on. attack, and after he had missed with a pot he kicked a goal from a penalty. Kaikorai 3,(University A 3. ■When Uttley failed to gather the ball ih ; a ’Varsity passing bout, the ; Kaikorai forwards swept through, with Sutherland at their head, but it was not long before the returned to the attack, Fookes throwing out a • long pass to Dunne, who made another determined run for the line and was not far short. The game was being waged at a fast pace, and in a flash the ball went ' out to Jones, who made a good rnri before lie was pulled down. StevensonTVright cut into Kaikorai passing, and Laney-led'a loose rush to the Colours' twenty-five, following a kick by Fookes. A well-directed kick by Laing ■ • put Kaikorai bn the attack, and,Francis worked the blind side well, Oliver missing his pass, Francis was doing his utmost to get the Kaikorai backs moving, but first Laing was caught with the ball and then Kean over-ran his pass. Fookes driving the Colours beyond halfway with a long kick. Murray brought Dunne down with a solid tackle as the ’Varsity wing went for the line. Several likely passing movements by the Students were nullified by xmcertain handling by Jones, ; and after Francis had shifted play to halfway, Stevenson-Wright set the •’Varsity backs moving and Dunne quickly gathered speed, being pushed into touch a few yards from the line by Hayes. Although the ’Varsity forwards were obtaining more than their share of ball from tho scrums, Gibson and Allan frequently broke through with the ball ' at their toes, but Laney and Chapman shifted play to Kaikorai’s twenty-five. Both sides were uncertain in handling, but Francis was opening up play well, and the Kaikorai backs handled in passing, which ended when Kean was - brought down near tbe twenty-five. . From a free kick Francis kicked a goal. Kaikorai G, University A 3. The Kaikorai forwards came back in a great rush, Gibson dribbling through from Jones, who was unable to get going. M’Arthur tried to force his way over following a scrum, but was held up on the line. A moment later Dunne was well tackled by Oliver just as he got moving into his stride. ’Varsity was still commanding halfway and Oliver carrying on almost to the line, Uttley getting back to save. Half-time was sounded with the. scores: ■* Kaikorai 6 ’Varsity A 3 Off-side play pulled the Kaikorai forwards up soon after resuming; and from a. penalty Jolly failed to goal. ’Varsity made strenuous efforts to equalise, and M‘Arthur, - who,was serving his backs well, sent them away, Jones breaking out of a tackle to score. Jolly converted. University A 8; Kaikorai G. • . Gibson led the Kaikorai forwards in a sally into ’Varsity’s twenty-five, I‘Va-ci* just failing to kick a penalty goal.. The hill pack was infusing more

dash into its play at this stage, and M’Lachlan and Gibson came through at the head ot another loose rush, the Light Blues, led by Green, returning play, to halfway. From - a scrum near halfway ' the ’Varsity rearguard handled, and with little room to work on, Dunne set sail, going into touch at the twenty-five when clear of the field. Jolly kicked a penalty goal from the side lino a moment later. ’Varsity A 11. Kaikorai 6. Kaikorai launched a strong attack, and Henderson made a bid for the line, but was brought down. The ’Varsity forwards, ■ led, by Chapman, making a loose rush past halfway. Kaikorai cut deep into ’Varsity territory, but could not finish off. Henderson cut through and passed to Kean, who sent infield to Gibson, the last-named being collared on the line. Francis essayed a pot unsuccessfully following a scrum, and Oliver followed in fast, ’Varsity forcing. From a free kick at the twentyfive Francis kicked his third goal. ’Varsity A 11, Kaikorai 9. Kaikoraf pressed hard for a while, but Jolly got the Students out of trouble by gathering well and sending his backs away to halfway. Play was now being largely fought out by the forwards, and Kaikorai hemmed the Light Blues inside their twenty-five, until Fookes relieved by finding touch. Oliver tried to get oyer at the end of Kaikorai passing; but was pushed out at the corner, and Francis failed to goal from a couple of penalties, the last being taken just on time. The game ended: — University A 11 Kaikorai ... 9 Mr F. Swete was the referee.

PIRATES BEAT DUNEDIN CLOBELY-COKTESTED GAME In the early match at Carisbrook Pirates beat Dunedin by 8 points to 6 after' a closely contested and interesting game. Pirates liad the better of the first half, but with the forwards going great guns Dunedin finished very strongly, and with a little luck would at least have emerged with honours even. ' The teams were: Dunedin—Bachs: F. Toomey, Spillane, S. Wallace, B. M'Shane, J. Dawkins, T. Tracy, and .1. M'Donald. Forwards: J. Amos, J. Tither, J. Faulks. F. Marks, C. Collett, Todd, .1. Crowley, and B. Baird. Pirates—Backs; .1. M. Taylor, D. Kelly, D. B. Perriam, A. Thompson, W. Manning, H. Martin, C. Saxton. Forwards: j. B. Henry, H. M. Manning, C. B. Stuart,- D. M. Stuart, Carnahan, Newman, Gordon, W. B. Statbinn. . Play hovered around halfway follow,jng the kick-off, until Saxton’sent the Pirates’ backs , away, the movement breaking down and Gordon leading the forwards to Dunedin’s twenty-five. The Dunedin forwards were playing well together, and adopting bustling tactics shifted play to Pirates’ twenty-five, Tither and Collett being at the head of a loose rush which Martin checked, Taylor -driving the Dark Blues back with a long kick to touch.Pirates were securing more of the ball from the scrums, and Saxton launched passing which took play inside Dum edin’s twenty-five. Dawkins got back to save on several occasions, and at full-back Toomey was playing a safe game, fielding the ball well and finding touch surely. Saxton sent the Pirates’ backs away, and W. Manning drew the defence well before sending Perriam across for a try, which Martin converted. Pirates 5, Dunedin 0. The Dunedin backs made • little ground with passing, and Henry and Newman led a rush to Dunedin’s twenty-five. Pirates were making the play, but mishandling spoilt a lot of passing, though Perriam and Kelly were in a bright bout, Toomey bringing Kelly down. Play swung across to the other, flank, and Wallace and Dawkins combined in short passing. Taylor sending Dunedin back. Amos and Faulks led a Dunedin rush to halfway, and half-time was sounded with the score: Pirates 5. Dunedin 0. Dunedin set up an offensive on resuming, Faulks and Crowley being at the head of several loose rushes which were checked by Saxton; The Dunedin backs were handling better, but too much of their passing was done at the stand, and Pirates’ forwards took play to Dunedin’s twenty-five, Manning gathering well from a ruck and penetrating almost to the line. Play was fast and brighter than in the first spell, and Perriam and Kelly again indulged in passing on the wing, H. Manning carrying on. From a penalty kick Martin kicked a goal. Pirates 8, Dunedin 0. Dunedin set up a strong attack, and passing went from one flank to the other, little ground being gained until M'Shane got the ball and went for the line, beating Kelly to score. Wallace missed with the kick. Pirates 8, Dunedin ■3. The Dunedin backs were throwing the ball about well at this stage, M'Shane making several bids for the line. When Dawkins sent a long pass infield Dunedin was nearly over, and Collett made a dive for the line a little later and just fell short. Spillane was conspicuous for good play on the Dunedin flank, and the Dark Blues hammered away at Pirates’ lino until Saxton cleared to*the twenty-five. Back came the Dunedin forwards, and with \ minute to go Faulks scored at the corner following a loose rush. Dawkins failed with the kick, and the final whistle went with the score:— Pirates 8 Dunedin 6 Mr J. Peat was the referee.

ALHAMBRA LUCKY DRAW WITH 'VARSITY B IK LIVELY CAME Alhambra were lucky to draw (11 all) with University .B at the University Ova). The students were right on their game, and tho ’Bamas (for the' greater part of it) were right off it. ’Varsity scored three tries to Alhambra’s one, and it was two penalty goals that saved the day for Alhambra. ’Varsity outplayed the ’Bamas in the first, spell, and were clearly the better side. It was only in the second spell, and well on, that Alhambra struck form. But, for the greater part, it was ’Varsity’s game. The teams; — University B: Syraes, Watt, Boy, Masked, Page, Byder, Emmanuel, Wilson M'Cartney, Simcock. Mack. Boyes, Benson, Maslin, Borrie. Alhambra: Dixon, Feathers, Williamson. Harris, Sinclair, Callender Miller, Frood, Campbell, Bain. Earle Robinson, Walker, Aitken, King. Neither team showed np brilliantly in the opening stages of the game and for ten minutes no material advantage was gained. Then Alhambra were penalised just inside their own territory, and S.ymes had an unsuccessful shot at goal. Callender cleared, but play swung right across the field again, and the Light Blues had Alhambra hard pressed on their twenty-five. Here Ryder snapped up the ball and passed to Watt, who put in a good dash down the line, throwing himself over in the corner with an Alhambra man holding on to him. Syraes missed. ’Varsity 3. Alhambra nil. From the kick off ’Varsity came back to the attack, but a penalty against them, and some sound kicking by Callender, reversed the situation. The Alhambra forwards looked dangerous as they packed ’on to the 'Varsity line. The ball then came hack to Callender, who attempted to pot a goal, the ball going in just under the crossbar. Alhambra took the lead after twenty-five minutes’ play. From a line-out on the ’Varsity twenty-five the Alhambra forwards went through to the ’Varsity line, and in _ a scramble here Earle scored, and Dixon converted. Alhambra 5, University 3. University came to light within a few minutes. Ryder and Watt initiated an attack that led to a forward rush to the Alhambra line and Alack finished off tb© effort by scoring. Borrie failed. University 6, Alhambra o. Then came the electrifying try of the day. Ryder secured, and ran across to pass to Wntt, and the fast ’Varsity winger beat four Alhambra men in a run from inside his own territory to the Alhambra line. The full-back almost got him, and checked his speed, but Watt received and outstripped the opposition to score a- brilliant try. Symes converted. 'Varsity 11, Alhambra 5. The second spell opened at a lively pace, and within three minutes Dixon kicked a good penalty goal from well out. ’Varsity 11, Alhambra 8. ’Varsity then took up the offensive, and Alhambra had to concede a force clown. Pjay was sweeping from one end : of the field to the other, and Alhambra were going eyes out to score. Their backs were getting into action effectively for the first tiine at this stage, but the defence could not be pierced. Alhambra managed to draw level with another good penalty, kicked by Dickson. ’Varsity 11, Alhambra 11. The ’Bamas’ were definitely _ holding the upper hand now, and ’Varsity were kept penned in their own twenty-five, fighting a hard, defensive game. Apart from a lone sprint into Alhambra territory by Ryder, the Light Blues had their work cut opt to keep the ’Bamas back from their line. The closing stages were very exciting, as Alhambra went all out to puli the game out of the, fire, but the whistle sounded with the scores unaltered : University B 11 Alhambra* 11 Air J. Briggs was referee.

UNION OUTCLASSED ZIHGARI'S EASY VICTORY Showing decided superiority in every department of the game, Zin-gari-Richmoud completely outclassed Union at Tahuna Park, which was in splendid order. Procter was the best player on the ground, most of the winners’ scores coming as the result of his determined dashes. The teams:— Zingari-Richmond.—Campbell, Procter, Inglis, Dick, Halsey, M'Phail, M'Douald, Fleming. Watkins, Murdoch. Simpson, Norris, Douglas, Morrison, Deuchrass. Union.-—Silver, Mi Gensik, Garden, Inglis, Werner, Burgess, Goding, Simon, Garside. • M‘Donald.' M'Queen, Garden, M'Cullough, Gensik, Collier. Taking advantage of a strong following wind, Zingari advanced down the field from the whistle, but the Union forwards combined in a dribbling rush that went inside the Colours’ twentyfive. Play was mostly confined to the forwards, both sets keeping the ball in the tight. Silver fielded the ball well in the face of a forward rush headed by Simpson, and cleared to touch. Garside and Collier were in the van of a short passing bout that gained ground, but Zingari again advanced down the field, and Procter piade a bold bid for the corner, throwing the ball back as he was tackled by Silver. The movement was finished off by Halsey, who gathered up and ran round behind the posts for a good try. Inglis’s kick was a poster. ZingariRichmond 3, Union 0. Opening up the game more, Zingari pressed hard, and Procter made another determined run down the centre of the field before he was brought down. Following a line-out, M'Phail made a solo dash, but was well tackled by Campbell. Territorially the Colours so far had the better of the game, and from a line-out they went to the Reds’ line, a likely chance being spoilt by indiscriminate kicking. At this stage M'Queen was hurt, and was replaced by R. Werner. The Colours scored their second try a moment later, Murdoch throwing himself over the line from a line-out at the corner. Procter failed to convert. Zingari-Richmond 6, Union 0. The speedy Procter was again instrumental in paving the way for the next score. After evading several halfhearted tackles, he threw the ball infield to Inglis, the centre completing the effort after a strong dash. Campbell converted from a difficult angle. Zingari-Richmond 11, Union 0. Just before half-time Douglas secured, after the hall had travelled through several of the Colours’ backs, and went over the line, Campbell’s effort was again successful. Zingari-Richmond 16, Union 0. with the wind behind them. Onion pressed hard at the opening of

the second spell, but the effort was short-lived Zingari going right to the line, Union gaining temporary relief with a free kick. The next score came as the result of a short punt that caught, the Reds out of position, and Procter once more secured and scored. Campbell’s kick tailed. Zingari-Rieli-mond 19, Union 0.

H. Garden and Collier were at the head of a Union forward rush that went deep into Zingari’s territory, but they wore not supported by the backs, who were allowing poor combination. Garside was shirking the tight work in •the Union pack, and was very slow in following up. Procter was the outstanding player on the field, and after an inside back had punted hard he followed up fast to secure and go over for an easy try. Campbell converted. Zingari-Richmond 24, Union 0. Silver, who P bad come up to the second fiveeightlis position, was responsible for,saving bis sale time and again, and be saved a certain try by going down in the face of a Zingari attack, in the dying stages of the game Union made determined efforts to score, and right on time Garside threw himself over from a line-out. Silver converted to make the final score: — Zingari-Richmond ... ... 24 Union 5 Mr E. Pearce was the referee. SOUTHERN JUST GET HOME STERN TUSSLE WITH TAIERI ' A penalty goal in the last ten minutes of the game was the deciding factor at Mosgiel, where Taieri had the better of the play in a stern tussle with Southern. The teams lined out as follows: Southern; 1). Trevathan, A. Black, H. Smith, E. Turnbull, E. Bolton, R. Sutherland. H. Simon, E. Ashmore, J. Here, H. Keown, L. Aitken, C. Morland, R. Edwards, L. Niven, R. Inglis. Taieri: G. Murdoch, G. Murray, W. Ball, S. Osborne. A. George, W. Bathgate, M. Mills, K. M‘Leod, A. Brown, J. Barron, C. Finlayson, J. Findlay, A. Sinclair, G. Broadley, G. Slyfield. Early in the first spell the Southern backs were disorganised when Simon had to leave the field with an injured hip. Sutherland took his place, and T. 'Trevathan came on as first fiveeighths. Later in the spell Taieri, who were without the services of B. M'Skimming, C. Phillips, and S. Slyfield, had to have a rearrangement on account of George being hurt. , Slyfield came out of the pack to the wing, and D. Phillips joined the forwards. Taieri was first on the attack, but Southern replied with an excellent passing bout started by Keown from a line-out. The ball travelled along the chain of backs to Black, who dashed down the line, but his pass infield went astray. The Southern backs repeatedly attempted to swing into action, but all their efforts were fruitless. Bolton did a lot of useful work, but dropped several passes at critical stages. Trevathan (full-back) was frequently called upon to extricate his side from danger, and he always proved reliable. The Taieri forwards, among whom Findlay, M'Leod. and Brown were prominent, were playing with great dash, and frequently led rushes which invaded Southern territory. Both Black and George narrowly failed to goal from free shots. Contrary to expectation, Taieri, playing against the wind, continued to have the upper hand, and several determined forward rushes went within inches of the line. Taieri was on top until the last ten minutes of play, when Southern launched a series of attacks and D. Trevathan secured the goal which brought victory to his side. The kick was taken from near halfway, and the ball landed fairly between the posts. A few minutes later the same plaver attempted another shot from halfway, but Broadley charged down the kick and was temporarily incapacitated. Another good Southern passing movement was stopped at the critical moment by a solid tackle by Ball, and the game ended with Taieri still on the defence. Southern 3 Taieri U Mr W. A. Jenkins refereed. SECOND GRADE. Pirates 30, Ravensbourne 0. Southern 30, Zingari 0. THIRD GRADE. * Brighton 28, Zingari 0. Pirates 16, ’Varsity G 8. Alhambra 9, Zingari 3. FOURTH GRADE. Alhambra 17, Pirates 0. FIFTH GRADE. Ravensbourne 11. Zingari 8. Alhambra 3. Southern 0. MILTON RESULTS First Grade.-—Milton beat Clutha, 9-0 (three penalties). Second Grade.—Clutha 17, Crescent 11: an even game throughout. IN OTHER CENTRES CHRISTCHURCH. Old Boys 8, ’Varsity 0. Christchurch 7, Linwood 5. Albion 5, Sydenham 3. Merivale 24, Athletic 5. TIMARU. Waihi 6, Zingari 6. Old Boys 27, Geraldine 6. Pleasant Point 17, Celtic 6. Star 11, Tcmuka 9. AUCKLAND. Grafton 24, Ponsonby 6. Grammar 30, University 14. Marist 12, College Rifles 9. WAIRARAPA. Red Star 9, Dalefield 9. NAPIER. Napier Old Boys 11, Celtic 6. Technical 11, Eskview 6., Hastings 11, Havelock North 6. Hastings Old Boys 16, Pirates 3. M.A.C. 14, Tamatea 3. MANAWATU. Old Boys 21, Massey College 14. United 18, St. Patrick’s 0. Feilding Old Boys 32, Feilding 0. WELLINGTON. —First Division.— Athletic 27, Eastbourne 8. Marist 11, Petono 6. Poneke 9, Hu It 6. Wellington College Old Boys 14, Wellington o. —Second Division.— St. Patrick’s Old Boys 14, Johnson* villa 12. XJniversity 14, Miramar 0.

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