RUGBY FOOTBALL

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 June 1921, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL

„ JUNIOR GAMES? Marist defeated Cobden by three .to nil. Janies scored the winning try. United defeated Ngahere by eight to nil. Fairhall and Jamieson scored for United, Warnes converting one. SCHOOL GAMES. Marist ‘‘Shrimps” defeated Kumara, at Kumara, by 13 to nil. Hokitika D.H.S. defeated Greymouth D.H.S. by 20 points to three, on Cass Square. GREYMOUTH 17, WESTLAND 6. A large crowd of lootball enthusiasts made the journey to Hokitika on Saturday last to witness the InterUnion match between teams representing the Grey Division and the Westland Sub-Union. In years past, the meeting between Grey and Hokitika teams was looked upon as the event of the year and when the teams lined out on the field on Saturday last, the scene at Cass Square was reminiscent of some 15 or 20 years ago, when the football rivalry between the two teams was exceptionally keen, in fact so much so, that “free fights,” “Stoning of the referee” were looked upon as everyday affairs.

The ground was in a wretched condition, the surface being covered with pools of water, whilst the turf was very treacherous and greasy. Grey kicked off and several free kicks -against the Reds within the first five minutes, allowed -the Blacks to canj the fight into Grey territory. The backs found it impossible to handle the ball. Steele was compelled to force very early in the game. The Westland forwards were putting plenty of dash into their play, and fast following up kept the game inside the visitors’ 25. Mclntosh and Mouatt came away together at the head of a Red rush and the local backs werqr called upon to defend. Soebeck managed to stem the Reds rush, but the Blacks wer unable to clear their line, O’Callaghan being grassed near the line. The Reds kept up a warm attack and Steele getting possession near half way raced down along the line. Although several backs came at him, the Coast champion simply beat down the opposition and scored a great try behind the posts. He took the kick himself but the ball missed the bar. Play had not been long in progress before Walton sent out a hot pass to Ryan. The latter managed to hold the greasy ball, am giving Nelson a good chance the latter after a brilliant dash in which he beat two opponents, safely touched down. Walton goaled. The visiting forwards were giving a good account of themselves at this stage of the game and the Reds looked like notching a bi" score. Another rush saw Hall punt very high in front of the Blacks goal and from the, ensuing ? ■ >inble McEnaney fell over the line. 11, Hokitika 0. The local tear. ’ 0"ever were not disheartened a ecL by Rutherford and Roger, the cs forwards made several determined 1slaughts on the Reds goal, but g< - 1 defensive work by Steele, Russell and O’Callaghan kept the home team out.. Hager and Rutherford grassed Goodall before he could clear on one occasion, the first named kicking over the line. A race, for possession ensued, but Steele had too much foot for the. Black forward ami half time was called without further score. The home team made desperate efforts to cross the visitors’ line during the second half, and if anything had the better of the game. Steele was the first- to show out in the second half and after beating half a dozen opponents he raced right behind the ■posts. He was called back and a scrum awarded. The decison was a peculiar one. From a fast rush, light from the Grey line, Hager and Rutherford carried the ball to the other end and a score resulted. Grey 11, Westland 3. Steele shortly afterwards got the ball from a passing rush and although he was tackled, he went over the line. :■ The Westland forwards were still full of fight and the game changed quickly from one end to the other, wild forward rushes being the order of the day. 0 Callaghan made several efforts to get away, the opposing wing just getting him by the jersey on one occasion. A penalty to the Blacks saw the home team land a fine goal, Nancekevill’s kick under the circumstances being a good one. This success livened up the game, the barrackers being very much in evidence. Just on the call of time Steele got another chance and there was no holding him, the All Black wing goiiig over at the corner, the whistle sounding as the kick xvas taken, leaving Grey winners of the Dittman Shield by 17pts to 6. Mi. N. Houston was referee.

The game was a most unsatisfactory one, from a rep. point of view, as the prevailing conditions made it ■ impossible to play football. The whole game resolved itself into a series of wild forward rushes, in which the clemnt of luck took a big part. Russell was the safest back on the Grey side, although Steele gave a magm.ficcnt display, crossing the Blacks line on four occasions. 0 Callaghan also played a fine game, whilst Walton Ryan and Nelson combined in first class style. The Red backs promise to give a great account of

themselves in Rep. football This year. Mclntosh 'was the most prominent forward on the ground although Hall and Mouatt also did great work. Rutherford and Hager were easily the pick of the Blacks’ and in the fast loose rushes this pair took a- lot of stopping. “Doss” Irving again gave a fair display, whilst O’Connor on the wing managed tb' stop Steele on several occasions. He >always received an ovation when he had the local back well grassed or should I say greased.

CHRISTCHURCH RESULTS. (Special to the Star.) CHRISTCHURCH, June 25. Marists beat Linwood 10 to 3. Old Boys beat Sydenham 22 to 3. Varsity beat Christchurch 14 to 3. < Merivale beat Albion 14 to 5. WELLINGTON MATCHES. WELLINGTON, June 26. v In the Wellington senior club Rugby matches on Saturday, the results were as follow: Berhampore 6 beat Marist 5. Petone 36 beat Wellington 6. Orientals 10 beat Poneke 9. Athletic 20 beat Sclwyn 8. SPRINGBOKS WIN. HEERDEN’S GREAT DISPLAY. SYDNEY, June 26. The .Springboks defeated New South Wales yesterday by 25 points to 10 in the presence of 20,000 spectators. It rained throughout the game, which was consequently devoid of the sparkle and brilliancy which were anticipated. The first stagcj of the game were stubbornly contested, the- visitors demonstrating superiority in combined effort in both the vanguard and bacK division. Van Heerden, who was hurdles champion at the Olympic Games, played a dazzling wing game, scoring five tries by clever individualism, though he was opposite to Lano who was somewhat weak on defence. The half time score was 13 —3, consisting of two tries by Van Heerden and one by Meyer of which G. Morkcl converted two. Al ingay kicked a penalty goal for New South Wales. When Van Heerden added three additional tries for the greens in the second session, Carr the New South Wales sprint champion, exchanged places with Lane and terminated the first-named’s scoring. New South Wales strenuously endeavoured to get moving, but the solid and determined tackling of the Soriimboks forwards effectually blocked open play. Loose play in the New South’ Wales 25 gave Meyer a further opening, which he accepted, making a total of 25—3. After this, New South Wales, per medium of Carr, charged the Springbok territory, the latter ultimately accepted a return from the full back near touch, and sprinting across, he scored. Nothling drop kicked a goal from the field, making the final score, 25 —10.

SPRINGBOKS TOUR. PROG RAJBIK RE-ARRANGED. The itinerary of the South African team has been finally announced .is follows : — .July 7th, leave Sydney for New Zealand. July 11th, arrive Wellington. July 11th, reception in Wellington Town If a 11. July 12th. leave for Masterton. July 13th, play Wairarapa and Bush Districts at Masterton. July 14th, leave for New Plymouth. July 16th, play Taranaki at New Plymouth. July 17th, visit Mt. Egmont. July 18th, leave New Plymouth for ■Wanganui. July 20th, play Wanganui. July 23rd, play Wellington. July 24th, arrive Christchurch. July 26th, leave Christchurch for Greymouth. July 27th, play West Coast and Buller at Greymouth. July 30th play Canterbury at Christchurch. August 3rd, play South Canterbury at Timaru. August 6th, play Otago at Dunedin. August 10th, play Southland at Invercargill. August 13th, play New Zealand (first test) at Dunedin. " August 17th, play Manawatu and Horowhentia at Palmerston North. August 18th, leave Wellington for Auckland. August 20th, play Auckland, North Auckland, and South Auckland at Auckland. August; 21st, leave Auckland for Rotorua. ’ August 22nd, sight-seeking at Rotorua. August 24th, play Bay of Plenty at Rotorua. August 27th, play New Zealand (second test) at Auckland. August 28th, leave Auckland for Palmerston North. August 29th, arrive Napier . ’ August 30th, sight-seeing at Napier August 31st, play Hawke’s Bay and Poverty Bay, at Napier. September Ist, leave for Welling on. September 2nd, free in Wellington September 3rd, play New Zealand (third test) at Wellington. September 4th, free. September sth, free. September 6th, play Nelson Marlborough and Golden Bay at Nelson. September Bth, sail for 1 y ney.