RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Gisborne Times, Volume LII, Issue 5466, 29 April 1920, Page 7

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

RrHURNED soldiers v. poverty BAY. NOTES ON THE GAAIE. Although there was nothing larly brilliant about the match played between the Returned Soldiers and a team representing Poverty Bay. at the Childers road reserve, on Alonday last, the game was strenuous enough in all conscience. ' The soldiers dominated the play throughout and never at any time" did their opponents look like winning. It must be said, however, that the luck of the game was not on the side of the losers, so far as the weather conditions were concerned, for when called upon to play against The wind in the second half the breeze freshened up considerably, and made finding the line to advantage a difficult matter. There was little cohesion amongst the backs on either side, but the Returned Soldiers were certainly superior to their opponents in this department ox the game, and might have considerably increased their score had Pollock taken advantage of numerous excellent opportunities of getting bis fellow-backs going instead of continually kicking out of bounds. For the winners, the two brothers Chrisp played sterling games, each giving an excellent display of threequarter play. 11. Chrisp’s. two tries were the result of splendid efforts, whilst .T. Chrisp’s field goal from just inside half-way was a gem. The forwards as a whole played well, but 11. Langlands was undoubtedly the star of that department. For the losers, too much cannot Ire said jn praise of the splendid display of AT. Langlands at full back, his handling and line kicking being a treat to witness. Rundleby. though not quite up to his usual form, played very sound in defence. Kingi. at centre, also gave a creditable display. Carson, 'in the forwards, also showed good form.

POVERTY BAY RUGBY CNTON. The management committee of the Poverty Bay Rugby Union met in the Cosmopolitan Club on Alonday evening ; present: Alessrs. P Edmundsou (chairman;, Aliller. Bangihuna, J. O’Neill. Jones, AL Bell. Henderson. Robertson, Ingram. Swiunerton. and Pat'vIn connection with the Kaiti City nrotest. ii was decided that the match against Pirates be replayed at the end of the season, if it affects the competition. Pirates being given the opportunity to transfer tlie players under protest. It was decided to instruct, the secretary to write Tolagq Bay Sub-Union and Tokomaru Bay. urging them to endeavour to settle tlieir dispute as soon as possible. It was decided to place on record the Union’s appreciation of the good services to Rugby football rendered by the late 11. Al. Buffett. C. Dominey was reclassified as a junior player, and G. Slone and .1. ATurray as Third grade players. Y.AI.P registered their colors as yellow and black, it being found impossible to obtain royal blue. REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION

The weekly meeting of the Rugby Referees' Association was held last night, there being a good attendance. A number of problems were gone into, and some interesting questions were answered.

The following referees were appointed for Saturday’s matches:— Senior.—Old Boys v. Y.AI.P.. Reserve No. 1. Air Olsen; United v. Alangapapa, Reserve No. 2. 3 p.m.. Ah' hoiilv; Huia v. High School, Ah' Gillett. Juniors. —Kaiti-City v. Huia. No. 2 Reserve. 1.30 p.m., Air Corbett; \ .AI.P----v United. No. 1 Reserve. Air Osborne. Third Grade—Kaiti-City v. United, Domain. 1.30 p.m.. Air Burge; High School v. Pirates. High School ground. 1.30 p.m.. Air .T. O’NeillAlanganapa vA".ALP.. Domain. 3 p.m.. Air Bedford. School Matches. —Te Hapara v. Kaiti, Air Osborn; Gisborne A v. Gisborne B, Air Burge; High School v. Convent, Ah' Olsen.

FOOTB ALL ASSOC IA TlO N At a meeting of the Poverty Bay Football Association held last night, the following draws were made for Saturday :—County v. AYaipaon,. at AYaipaoa, Air Hannah; Turnngamii v. Gisborne, on Domain, Air Buncombe; Tiiruhern v. Y.M.C., at Taruheru, Mr Mi unis. Rovers will play Rangers a return match to-day at 3 p.m. on the Domain. Tt was decided to appoint a selection committee of three, members to.be nonplayers.