BOAT RACE AND RUGBY

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 March 1934, Page 7

BOAT RACE AND RUGBY

TO-DAY’S BIG CONTESTS THRILLS FOR LONDON CROWDS [OFFICIAL WIRELESS.] RUGBY, March 16. Two immensely popular* sporting events take place in London to-mor-row afternoon —the University boat race, and the international Rugby match between England- and Scotland. The Thames banks and bridges will hold the usual vast crowd, approximately half-a-million, many of whom will wait long hours for a few seconds thrill of seeing the rival crews flash by. A still larger audience in all parts of the world will listen to a description of the race broadcast from the launch following the boats along the four and' a-half miles course.

Although Oxford are the heavier of two exceptionally heavy crews, the Cambridge men have the advantage of greater experience and, although a close race is anticipated, they are generally expected to add another victory to the long list of post-war Cambridge successes. The England v. Scotland match is

the only international to be played at Twickenham this season. As the fixture is exceptionally popular, and the championship is in the balance, a crowd of 70,000 is anticipated. The English fifteen has not been defeated this season, and critics favour their chances, without, however, diminishing the confidence of Scotland’s supporters. A drawn match would England the championship, but victory is required to regain the Calcutta Cup, of which Scotland are holders.