RUGBY

Evening Star, Issue 22632, 26 April 1937, Page 4

RUGBY

POSITIONS OF TEAMS Tho position of the teams is now:—

BUI BEAT VARSITY A HAM-FOUGHT FORWARD GAME Suiting their play better to the v conditions than their opponents, Kaikorai defeated University A in a hard-fought forward game at Carisbrook by 3 points to 0,3,00 G spectators braving the elements-to witness the game, which was played in bitterly cold and showery weather, the state of the ground making accurate handling out ol the question.. -The forwards were fairly well matched, but the Kaikorai pack showed more dash and cohesion; their, massed , loose rushes and solid work in the tight being the deciding factors. A feature of the game was the fine display given by the -youthful Kaikorai forward Barnes, who showed to advantage in line-out and loose. The teams were:— ' Kaikorai.—Backs: Millar, N. Kean, Manning, R. Kean, Murray, Bolton, Scott. Forwards: Reid, Duncan, Leatham, Murphy, Barnes, M'lntosh, Oliver, Gipson. University.—Backs:..Jolly, Maskell, M'Carthy, Watt, Townsend, Berghan, Watson. Forwards: Burns, Laney, Anderson, Vbsailagi, Mack, Green, Trott, Valentine. Steady rain was falling when University kicked off, and the Kaikorai forwards quickly- returned-. play to'half--1 way, Watson launching passing by the Varsity backs, which went to M'Carthy, who was collared in possession. The Bight Blue backs were handling the greasy ball well, and Watson was opening - up play nicely, but > . free-kick spelt relief for Kaikorai. Laney was

at tho head of a University rush, but Bolton saved by finding touch. The University forwards were showing dash in the loose, ,and Mack went through to near Kaikorai’e twenty-five. The forwards were well matched in the serums, but Oliver, who was showing out in the Kaikorai pack, booted hard upfield, and N. Kean followed fast to take play inside Varsity territory., Scott endeavoured to open up play, but Laney and Mack caught him with the ball and broke through to halfway. Passing by the University backs reached Masked, but Oliver stopped the movement, and Kaikorai again made a sortie inside University’s twenty-five. There was a lot of tight play, the ball becoming increasingly difficult to handle. So far the game had been largely confined to the forwards, and there was not a great deal of concerted work by either team. Bolton failed to stem a University forward rush, and; tho Light' Blues went right to the line, headed by Green and Trott, Kaikorai being compelled to force. The Varsity backs tried passing, the movement being checked by Duncan, who forced Maskeli into touch past halfway. _ With University pressing hard inside Kaikorai’s twenty-five, Manning cleared to halfway, and receiving from Scott, Bolton put Kaikorai oil attack with a good kick to touch at the corner. Barnes endeavoured to battle his way_ over, but was pulled down. Kaikorai forwards carried on when passing broke down, and WatsOn relieved by clearing to halfway. Barnes was playing a solid game in the Kaikorai pack, and ho came through at the head of a loose rush, an infringement pulling the hill team up. It was a strenuously waged forward game, with little between the packs, but so far Kaikorai had had the territorial advantage, _ and the forwards made a strong sortie inside University territory, Duncan and Murphy being in the van. Varsity were being given little respite, but in the face of repeated pressure Jolly found touch well dowufiefd. From 10 yards inside halfway Barnes put over a great penalty goal for after just on 40 minutes’ play.- Kaikorai 3, University A 0.

The University forwards carried play to Kaikorai’s twenty-five, Jolly being unsuccessful in a kick at . goal from a penalty, Kaikorai forcing. The Kaikorai forwards nullified attempts at passing by the Light Blues, and in the face of a loose rush Manning gathered well and put in a good kick to toiich. Green was showing up on the line-outs, repeatedly gaining possession. Play was at halfway when the spell ended: Kaikorai 3. Varsity A 0. The game had not been resumed long when Kaikorai set up strong pressure inside Varsity’s twenty-five the Hill forwards playing well together and coming through in massed loose _ rushes. At second five-eighth for Kaikorai, Murray was playing a very sound game, his gathering . and fielding of the greasy ball being firstclass. '

Barnes brokp through from a lineout, and the Kaikorai backs combined in their best bout of passing S i° / ar > R-. Kean making a good run • before being pulled down not' far short _ of the line. Kaikorai were | adapting themselves better to the wet ; conditions than the Varsity, and for | a while the Light Blues were hemmed | on ' line. Jolly cleared upheld, ! ‘im J jan<l .V put in a good piece of dribbling beyond halfway. Trott, who i keen playing a useful game in the Varsity pack, went off with a leg ID UH7; wa . s replaced by Borne. . With Kaikorai attacking the University backs came away in passing, but N. Kean brought Masked low. A minute later R. Kean checked a Varsity breakaway with a fine mark in the face of a forward rush, but the Light Blues rallipd again, and Laney put in a kick which took them inside Kaikorai’s twenty-five. Vosailngi was playing a solid game in the Varsity pack, and the Light Blue backs combined in passing, M‘Carthy making ground before sending on to Masked, who was brought down. Murray was getting through an immense amount of work for Kaikorai, i

and ho made a strong run, which shifted play to halfway. The University forwards came hack again, but passing broke down at M'Carthy. The Students maintained pressure, but in face of a dangerouslooking situation Millar fielded brilliantly while comng up fast, and found touch near halfway. A spell followed in neutral territory, with little advantage to either side, but the Kaikorai forwards again secured the upper hand, and Barnes, Oliver, and Murphy were at the head of a loose rush to the Varsity line. Oliver was getting in among the Varsity backs, and though the Light Blues secured a good share of the ball from the scrums they were able to turn it to little account. In the closing stages University launched an attack, but Millar cleared with a speculator. From a scrum Watson shot the ball out, and Townsend unsuccessfully essayed a pot, Kaikorai returning play to halfway. Murray came through with the ball at his feet, and Kaikorai were attacking when time was sounded, with the score:— Kaikorai ... ... ... 3 University A ... ... ... 0 Mr L. E. Macassey was the referee.

WIN FOR PIRATES SECOND SPELL SCORING Scoring all their points in the second spell in the early game at Carisbrook, Pirates defeated Zingari by 11 to 0. Territorially, Zingari had all the better of the first half, but were unable to force home their advantages. With no score at half-time a close game seemed likely, but Pirates staged a decided improvement, with more concerted action, and registered three tries, one of which was converted. Rain fell for the greater part of tha game. The teams:— Pirates.—Taylor, M'Lachlan, Mahoney, Kelly, Bathgate, Gaffauey, Booth, Graham, Trolove, Neilson, Parkhill, Grant, Statham,- Harkess, and Beadle.

Zingari-Richmond.-—Campbell, Chlrnside, Lumsden, Idour, Mason, Gibb, Samson, Douglas, Lysaght, White, Hennessey, Short, Lanauze, Murdoch, and Pollock.

Despite tho rain the teams provided bright football in the opening stages, during which Zingari made most of the attac A'good movement by Zingari in wluch forwards, and backs participated ended , in Idour making a strong run fop the corner. Taylor got there just in time to upset him, the corner flag being knocked over. A spell of desultory forward play followed, with a lot of scrummaging and with neither side being able to' get the ball away cleanly. Zingari were having the better of exchanges, and White dribbled through well right to Pirates’ line, Taylor clearing in the nick of time. A penalty for Pirates when Zingari were attacking strongly enabled Taylor to clear with a good kick to halfway. Pirates’, backs made repeated efforts to get moving, but the wet ball was difficult to handle. Zingari turned defence into attack, and would have had their opponents in trouble on ’ a number of occasions but for the fine fielding and kicking of Taylor. For the first time in the game, after about 25 minutes’ play, Parkhill led the Pirates’ forwards past the Zingari twenty-five line, and Taylor missed a penalty from a fairly comfortable position. Campbell ’.cleared well to touch in the face of another Pirates’ onset, but Grant led the Pirates’ forwards, now playing better, to the, comer again. Gaffaney cut through in fine style when the ball came out to him, but his pass was not taken. The spell ended with no score. . .

. Even play marked the opening stages of the ‘second half, Campbell fielding well and finding touch when Pirates broke through. A loose sortie by the Zingari vanguard went deep, and Lumsden was unlucky with a penalty kick, the ball hitting tho cross-bar and bouncing back into play. For several minutes Zingari kept on the pressure, Lumsden dribbling through to near the line before the attack was held up. Parkhill led the Pirates’ forwards the other way, and when Campbell failed to gather the ball on the ground M‘Lachlan dribbled over and fell on the ball for a try not far from the posts, Taylor converting. Pirates 5-0. Zingari immediately set up a counterattack, and Lumsden was again close with a penalty kick, the ball hitting the upright. Pirates’ forwards began to show better form at this stage and mostly held the upper hand for the remainder of the game. From a scrum past the twenty-five line Booth broke away on his own, eluded the grasp of three- opponents, and went over for a good try. Taylor’s hick missed. Pirates B t o.

Keeping on the pressure, Pirates’ forwards had Zingari on the defensive. The ball was sent out to the backs, Bathgate put in a line run, and transferred to Mahoney, who sent to M'Lacblan, the last-named being tackled not far from the line. From the ensuing scramble the ball was dribbled over the line and Mahoney raced over to fall o,n it for a try. Taylor’s kick missed. Final score:—

Pirates 11 Zingari 0 The Rev. H. A. Mitchell was referee

DUNEDIN'S STRONG PACK TAIERI OVERWHELMED IN BRIGHT GAME Dunedin’s win against Taieri at the Cale. was decisive. The game was surprisingly bright, despite a rain-soaked ground, the Dunedin backs and pack overwhelming the country team, which was particularly weak on defence. Taieri was lucky to escape so lightly, for rarely was Dunedin outside its twenty-five in the second session. The winning pack was a powerful force, and it received quite impressive co-operation from the backs. The teams:— Taieri: Grand, M'Cartney, tßroadley, Findlay, Wilkins, Johnstone, Frew, Henderson, Moftitt, Giles, Barron, Boyd, Barnes, M'Lcod, Waldron. Dunedin: Egan. Treacy, Wallace,, M Donald, Manion,. Spillane, Wilkins,

P. Trcacv, Crowley,- Carter, Berry, Collett,"'Brown, Aitkcn, Brdsnahan. The- seagulls scattered when the players slithered into action. Proceedings were - opened with some willing forward cxchangeSj the soaked ball being kicked about in fine style, Barron (Taieri) and- Berry and Collett (Dunedin) being on top of it all the time. Tho first real incident was a fast run through tho slush by Spillanc, tho second five-eighth’s pass to JVnllace going astray when he was within striking distance. Tho Taieri side possesses a star winger in M'Cartney. He has a pretty turn of speed and a useful swerve. After two slashing runs he made a bold bid that was capped with success, the ball being gathered up well and,taken over near the corner. Giles failed. Taieri 3, Dunedin 0. So far the respective packs were well matched, with Dunedin perhaps a shade superior in the many dribbling rushes. Both sides, however, were too eager to throw tho ball about among the backs. It was necessarily a forward game. Dunedin equalised halfway through tho session. Carter rightly booted the ball far down the field. It was kicked across near the- goal, and the burly Berry chased it over the line, beating Grant, the Taieri full-back, for the touch-down. This was a good try. Wallace missed. For the remainder of the spell Dunedin harassed Taieri, the forwards being a sounder combination, with Treacy, Carter, and' Berry battling hard among the water pools. Barron and M'Leod were Taieri’s mainstay in tho pack. M’Cartney was the best back on the ground, his staunch defence saving Taieri at least twice during the spell, while Frew, the half-back, did most that was required of him when stemming the menacing Dunedin forwards. Half-time score: Taieri 3, Dunedin 3.

The. tackling of Taieri was palpably weak. Given a dry ball, the Dunedin backs must have scored on numerous occasions. As it was they hammered at the line consistently at the opening session of the second spell. Their efforts were not crowned by a try, the lead coming to the side wheii Egan kicked a lovely penalty from nearly 40yds out. The packs struggled in the quagmire in Taieri territory, the mudsmeared Berry, Carter, and _ Collett leading several forays to the line, the country team desperately defending. After the spell had progressed it wasevident Taieri was a beaten side, Dunedin penning it within striking distance. The country team lacked the “ punch ” of its opponents. Two spectacular tries were the reward of Dunedin’s consistent attacks towards; the end of the game. A forward rush resulted in Crowley bursting across, and Spillaue scored the best try of; the match when he gathered in a :pass from Mnnion and outstripped his pursuers. The policy of the Dunedin pack in booting tire ball hard was successful in the last minute of the game, Brosnahan following up fast and scoring near the corner. Final:— Dunedin 15 ' Taieri 3 Mr A. Binnie was referee. UNION'S BIG LEAD VARSITY B DEFEATED 24-0 Although fairly evenly ’ contested in the first spell, Union forced play in the second half, gaining 21 of its total. The game was confined mainly to the forwards, Union dominating the scrummages, but their advantage . was marred by poor finish among the backs. Silver’s kicking was a feature of the game. The teams were : Union.—Silver, Werner, Granger, Anderson, M. Gensifc, M’Kerrow, Homer, Richards, '■ Farris, Werner, Martin, Vorrath, M‘Don a Id, Walker, V. Gensik.

University B.—Symes, Kowc, Park, Andrews, Howden, Skelly, Simpson, Manning, Wall, Murphy, M'Alpine, Anderson, Eaton, Adams, Collins, . Union kicked off and Varsity took the ball upfield, and pressed across the Union line, where it \vas forced. Hqrward play niid-ltc«d resulted in a free kick for the Light Blues, which was closely followed by another penalty kick A mark taken by a Varsity forward was well stopped by Gensik, and Union brought play dangerously. near the Students’ line. Kowe, however, leading a forward rush, relieved the position, Gensik went off and was replaced by Collier. Play was _ again carried into the Students’ '•territory, where Silver succeeded with a free kick. Union 3, University B 0. The score was unchanged at half-time. Shortly after the resumption of play Simpson retired injured, being replaced by Dunn. From a passing rush Granger passed hack- to L. Werner, who crossed Varsity's line at the corner. Silver converted with a fine kick. Union 8, University B 0. From a scramble in front of the Students’ posts, tbo ball was dribbled over the line, and although Farris missed the ball, Werner succeeded in scoring, and Silver again converted. Union 13,-, University B 0. M'Kerrow opened up play, and passed to Anderson, who went over to score. Silver failed with a difficult kick. Union 16, University B 0. Silver (full-back) v transferred to the five-eighths position, M‘Kerrow moving back, and shortly after the change the former scored. Silver converted, bringing the score to Union 31, Varsity B 0. Just before the final whistle Gensik crossed at the corner, and the kick failing, left the final score Union . 24 University B 0 Mr' E. Heather was the referee. SOUTHERN TOO CLEVER ALHAMBRA'S STERN FIGHT Southern proved too solid and clever a combination against Alhambra at Tahuna Park, the victors scoring six tries to nil. The teams were as follow: . Southern: Bolton, Churchill, Inglis, M Donald, Lawson, Quaid, Hill, Palmer Neiper,- Niven, Wroblenski. Alhambra : Broadfoot, Wheeler, Bodgers, rhnt, Robinson, Orange, Lind, Rain, Mason, Lament, Robinson, Tregea, Anderson, Soutcr, Frood.

Alhambra kicked off again a driving BO'itherly rain shower, and from then on Alhambra had a strenuous time prorenting the_ Magpies from breaking throiigh their defence. The ’Banias, although conceding about 9st in tho P? ck :> ' K ' ,tl their opponents admirably. 1 hem forwards were a good match for those of Southern’s, but the backs faded to support thorn, with the result that by half-time four tries had

been scored. Black finished off a passing movement about 10 minutes after the start of the game by forcing his way over after a short run. Almost immediately Churohill (on _ the wing) went over at the end of passing, started from the base of the scrum, and later outpaced the opposition with a fine run to tho corner flag. Black’s next try came from a movement on tho blind side, tho speedy winger throwing himself over tho lino like a flash. During tho spell Stent was replaced by Whittaker and Anderson was replaced by Green. Trevathan failed with all shots at goal. It was confidently expected that Alhambra would show up better in the second spell, but the Southern pack began with great vigour, which they maintained until the end of tho game, Alhambra failing to get anywhere near tho scoring line. Whittaker added another try when Alhambra’s defence weakened, Flint making a very poor effort to catch him. Souter charged down the kick at goal. Alhambra were further affected when Lind went off injured, it being some time before Sinclair took up his position behind the scrum. Quaid started and finished, off a Southern forward rush by scoring with about 10 minutes to go. The final score was:—■ Southern ... 18 Alhambra ... 0 Mr H. Williamson was tho referee.

SECOND GRADE. Kaikoral 12, Pirates B 3. * Alhambra 8, Southern 0. Training College 16, Union 3, Pirates A 9, Dunedin 3. THIRD GRADE. Southern 30, Zingari A 0. Alhambra 11, Zingari B 3., Dunedin 25, Pirates C 0. Training College B 25, Southern B 3. Green Island 6, Kaikorai 3. INTERMEDIATE GRADE. High Sohooi A 20, Training College 3. ! . ■ „ Varsity 11, High School B 3. FOURTH GRADE. Bavenshourne 8, Zingari 6. Port Chalmers 11, Pirates B 0. Alhambra 6, Dunedin 3. FIFTH GRADE. Dunedin 6, Zingari 3,. Green Island 26, llayensboumo 0. NORTH OTAGO GAMES OLD BOYS AND ATHLETIC WIN A howling gale, accompanied by driving rain showers, marred the'opening of tho North Otago Rugby Union’s senior competition matches on Saturday. The weather in the early part of the day gave promise of a fine afternoon, but hopes were dashed when;rainset in from the south, so that the games were played under the worst conditions possible. Despite these unfavourable conditions, however, the game at the Show Grounds between Old Boys and Excelsior attracted a goodly number of supportres and enthusiasts of tho game, and they were not disappointed,’ for the exposition was, considering the. circumstances, very creditable for an opening match. The first half was ragged, but both teams livened up play in tho second spell, and play became particularly interesting, j In the closing stages, when Excelsior had tho lead by one point, excitement was intense, and the climax was reached when S Easton cut in to score, thus robbing Excelsior of a win. The final scores were: Old Boys 16, Excelsior 12. A close struggle was witnessed at Maheno between Athletic and the local country team. In spite of tho adverse weather bright and at times exciting football was the order in the first half, with Athletio holding a slender advantage to lead 3-0 at the interval. Maheno equalised early in the second spell, when the game resolved into a strenuous forward affair. Athletic spurting towards the close to register a converted try, and win 8-3. ATHLETIC BEATS MAHENO. The teams:— Athletic. —Budd, Perkins, Dwyer, Kilgour, Mason, •Hammill,' Hunt. K. Wilson, Carrington, Mather, Park, Steele, Holland. Carrodus,' Brown. Maheno.—MThail, M‘Gregor. Gray, Bruce, Campbell, . Gillies, Souness, Davis, Wood, J. Jo&nstou, Dougherty, Cameron, Mills Ewing, T. Johnston. Maheno flashed to the attack from the kick-off, J. Johnston charging down a' clearing kick, and with Cameron and Dougherty carrying play, to Athletic’s line. Souness set nis backs in nation, but they did not progress far, play finally swinging back to Gray’s wing, the flanker missing a good try through putting a foot Into touch. Maheno continued to press, a penalty and then a force-down enabling- Athletic to save. Then Hunt, receiving’ the ball from scrums about midfield, made two brilliant bursts id M'Phail at full-back, lack of support robbing Athletic of what should have been easy tries. From a line-out near the Maheno line Mather secured in the ensuing scramble. and went over, but still another try went by the board through the ball bouncing when he went to ground it and finally rolling intottouch-in-goal. Kilgour next showed up in a burst through for Athletic, whose attack was rewarded when Howell kicked a nice, goal from a penalty for a scrum infringement. Effective spoiling by tho Maheno breakaways kept, the Athletic insides,. Hammill and N. Dwyer, well bottled up, and tho attempts of Hunt to exploit possession from set scrums and rucks resulted in loss of ground. Just before half-time Maheno made a supreme effort to wipe off the deficit, forwards and backs combining in a torrid attack that carried tho defence, Gray just , missing a try through the ball going out behind. The interval was taken with the. score : Athletic 3. Maheno 0.

On changing over fumbling by th» defense enabled Cameron, and Wood to break through, and from a scramble near the Athletic lino Ewing scored for Maheno after Steele failed to force the ball. J. Johnston’s kick went just outside the post. Athletic 3, Maheno 3 L Wilson and Carrodus led tho Athletic pack in a promising _ attack, Souness racing round and saving. A spell of close forward play followed, and then Hunt once again burst through to tho Maheno custodian, who cleared, Souness kicked to the open, and thfe Maheno van swept through, Kilgour saving by marking twice when danger threatened. This was followed b- another period of close play, and it ap peared as though a draw would be the outcome. But within 10 minutes of time Maheno slackened up, and Athletic launched a final offensive. First the forwards, with Carrodus and K. Wilson prominent, and then the backs, hammered at the defence, but it held. Finally Hammill, instead of sending on. kicked into a gap, and N. Dwyer followed through fast to score in a handy position for Park to convert. Athletic 8, Maheno 3. Shortly after Johnston made a good but abortive attempt from a penalty to increase Maheno's

total, and time was called without, change in the scores: Athletic ... ... 8 Maheno 3 Mr H. Cross controlled the game. OLD BOYS BEAT EXCELSIOR. This game was one of surprises, particularly in the second spell, when fortunes alternated until the final whistle. On the day, Excelsior was unlucky to lose, having tho lead until within three minutes of tho sounding of no-side, but the fault lay with themselves, as the tendency to tackle round the neck instead of going low lost many points and ultimately the game. The first half was a distinct disappointment* neither side showing any combination, while bad handling arid too much individual play spoiled what might have been good inovements. The second half saw some improvement in the combinational play of the teams, and several really bright movements were seen. Perhaps the outstanding run of the day was made by A. Wilson (Excelsior), who ran 50yds to hand on for a good try. S, Easton gave victory to his side by scoring between the posts just on time.

The teams Excelsior.—Papps, Minty, Davey, Wilson, MTvor, Stewart, M'Kendry, Moyle, MTntosh, Easton, Munro, Clelland, Jones, Luxon, Heselwood. Old Boys.—S. Easton, Borrie, Webb, M’Laren, Daniells, Burton, Miller, Poison, Faris, Orbell, Hodge, Paton, Low, Ludemann. Old Boys had the advantage of: the wind in the first half, and, taking the initiative, a passing rush had its, results when Daniells cut in to score a food try. Easton converted. _ Old Boys , Excelsior 0. Play was uninteresting for a period, during which time; the two custodians (Papps and Easton) got through a good deal of woilk with credit. Playing with more dash, the Excelsior forwards, headed by J. Easton and Jones, took play into Old Boys’ territory, and from a ruck Stewart sent on to Davey to score. Old Boys, 5, Excelsior 3. The next bright movement came when Easton evaded all attempts at tackle to score a brilliant try wide out. Old, Boys 8, Excelsior 3. j Old Boys were showing to _ advantage iri the loose, and were opening up the game at every opportunity. From a passing rush the ball went to Taylor, who; cut in beautifully to send on to Webb,; but the later failed to hold the ball, arid a certain try was lost. Excelsior came to light in one or two spectacular dribbling rushes, but Easton proved safe, and half-time sounded with no change in the scores: —Old-Boys 8, Excelsior 3. On resuming, Excelsior were a much better team, and combined with more regard to co-ordination. Papps put his side in a good position with a lengthy line kick, but the opbprtunity was lost. Wilson was again seen in a bright dash, but was unsupported. At this stage of tho game Excelsior was playing with more.dash, and had Old Boys frequently' on the defensive. MTvor came in to half-back and made a big difference to the Excelsior line. Excelsior's second try came as a result of foolish play by Webb, who, instead of passing out, elected to go alone. Caught in possession, he lost the ball, and’Jones kicked for the line to score a clever try. The kidk at goal failed. Old Boys 8, Excelsior 6. The spectators were roused to enthusiasm when Wilson secured inside halfway and made a brilliant run’ of 50yds before transferring to M’Kendry, who went oyer unopposed. Excelsior 9, Old Boys 8. Easton raised the Old Boys’ hopes by kicking a penalty goal to make the scores: Old Boys 11, Excelsior 9. Old Boys were playing hard at this stage, and Excelsior were obliged to defend desperately at times. Good work by Papps took play to Old Boys’ territory, where an infringement allowed J. Easton to give Excelsior the lead once more with a fine penalty. Excelsior 12, Old Boys-11. Excitement was intense, and was raised to fever pitch when S. Easton vacated the full-back position for first five-eighth, and cut in to score between .the posts. The same player added the major points, and the game ended with the scores:— Old Boys 16, Excelsior 12. • Mr G. M'Gregor was the referee.

IN OTHER CENTRES CtfRISTCHURCH. Sydenham' 20, Albion 13. Old Boys 10, Merivale 8. Athletic 19. Technical 11. Christchurch 6, Varsity 6. Sunnyside 22, Linwood 13. OAMARU. North Otago Old Boys 16, ‘Excelsior 12. . WANGANUI. Kaierau 13, Old Boys 6. Technical Old Boys 20, Pirates 9. AUCKLAND. Pohsonby 21, Varsity 5. Grafton 31, Marist 10. HAWKE’S BAY. ’ Technical 17, Napier Old- Boys 3. M.A.C. 33, Pirates 5. Celtic 13, Hastings Old Boys 10. Marist 26, Havelock 13. WELLINGTON, —First Division.— Wellington College Old Boys 26. Poneke 9. Athletic 14, HutF 3. Eastbourne 18, Petone 17. Wellington 18, Marist 0.8. 12. —Second Division.— Athletic 23, University 9. St. Patrick’s College 0.8. : 14, Oriental 4. Jo.hnsonville 30, Miramar 5. . Wellington 11, Pirates 5. TIMARU. Terauka 29, Zingari 3. Star 6, Celtic 0. Old Boys 25, Geraldine 0. . MANAWATU. Kai Ton, 16, Old Boys 3. St. Patrick’s 30, Woodville 3. TARANAKI. —Northern Division.— Stratford 16, United 6. Tukapa 29, OJd Boys 4. Inglewood 14. Star 0. —Southern Division.— Kaponga 12, Waimate 3. Opunake 17, Eltham 0. Athletic 5, Patea 3. Hawera 11, Okaiawa 7. INVERCARGILL. Invercargill 10, Pirates 8. Star 11, Old Boys 6. Bluff 12, Marist 5. , RUGBY LEAGUE CHRISTCHURCH. Addington 3, Waimairi 0. Linwood 27, Sydenham 10. AUCKLAND. Richmond 17, Ponsonby 10. . City 11, Mount Albert 11. Manakau 37, Newton 19. North. Shore 24, Marist 15,

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