RUGBY UNION

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 May 1933, Page 2

RUGBY UNION

"REPLACEMENTS” RESOLUTION. [PER press association.] WELLINGTON, May 11. At the Rugby Union Council, a lengthy discussion took place in committee, upon the question of the i emplacement of injured players. On resuming in open council it was announced that the following resolution had been passed:— “That this Union appreciates the courteous attention which the Rugby Fooball Union (Engand) lias given tlie representations made from New Zealand in reference to the replacement of injured players, and also respects the attachment to tradition which has, with other reasons, prevented the Rugby Fooball Union from accepting the view that replacements should be permitted. This Union values highly the bonds of sentiment that have united and continue to unite the Rugby Fooball Union. This Union believes, however, that the interests of Rugby in New Zealand would be btest served if its own traditional practice were allowed to continue.”

FATE OF REMITS. WELLINGTON, May 11. The Council of the New Zealand Rugby Union to-night decided to reject a Hawke’s Bay remit that the amended kick-into-touch rule reintroduced, and, instead to recommend that the Management Committee arrange a conference between New Zealand', Australia, South Africa and Canada, before or during 1936.

On behalf of Canterbury, Mr Thompson moved that such conference be arranged. After discussion, a remit was amended' and carried that the Management Committee be empowered, with the concurrence of Canada, South Africa and Australia, to arrange a conference before or during the Australian tour of South Africa. Application was made by the Mana-watu-Horowhenua Rugby Union to revert to the status of two separate unions. The proposals emanated from the unions concerned, which, it was stated, had found that under the present constitution, financial difficulties had arisen, which would be relieved by a reversion to separate entity. The application was granted, and the two bodies wer e admitted to membership on the. new arrangement.

A lively debate took place on the question of the venue of the North Island v. South Island game. Mr Dean, on behalf of the Management Committee, suggested that the match be played at Wellington on September 23. Claims for other unions were advanced. It was decided, finally, to leave the matter at the discretion of the Management Committee. Mr E. McPhail (Canterbury) was elected President. The Management Committee was elected’ as follows: Messrs S. S. Dean, W. J. Wallace, F. Glasgow, J.' Roache, T. A. Fletcher, A. C. Kitto, 11. IL Sterling.

MAORI MATCH. WELLINGTON, May 12. The Prince of Wales Cup match for Maoris, was set down for New Plyniouth on August 12. Mr Dean was selected as Chairman of the Management Committee. CANTERBURY’S INITIATIVE. CHRISTCHURCH, May 12. As from to-morrow, the replacement of injured players will be permitted by the Canterbury Rugby Union. It is assumed' here that this rule will be general again throughout New Zealand, shortly.