RUGBY FOOTBALL

Grey River Argus, 3 June 1937, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL

UNITED V, ROSS. ’MATCH. ROSS', June 1. United and Ross Seniors played at Ross on Saturday in fine weathe •. United were on attack for, the great, er part of the Eventually Kibble gained possession and' made a great run to fcore behind the posts, Gilbert converting. United’ kept, up the pie.sure but Ross defended soundly. Ross tool? a turn at attack in the second spell and went close to scoring on several occasions. The tackling was sure on botlh sides. Ross for. wards wer e playing great football and those most prominent were J. Jones and Gardner. McTeague, a new back, played well for Ross, as did Beasley, Nolan, and Strang. J. Smith would be well advised t 0 take his man instead of trying to cut off passes. The United backs played good football as did most of the forwards, the pack being a very even one. The game ended in a win for United by five points to nil. There was <i large attendance and a good '"gate resulted. Ro's _wil- have a stronger team next time out. Mr. Breez ; . gave entire sat. isfaetion as referee, .iis decisions being well received. BUI«LER UNION.

Mr. F- Keating was in the chair at the weekly meeting of the Manage, ment Committee of the Buller Rugby Union. An account for jersey numbers was passed for payment. The •Secretary’s action in cancelling Ranger Club’s fixtures owing to a mining fatality, was endorsed. It was agreed to advise Rover Club that fixtures would in future be arranged for 2.45 p.m. when possible. The Secretary’s action in cancelling the Stars v. Tech. School game, was endorsed. The date for t!ie Buller v. Canterbury- match, .Tunc 12th., was confirmed. An application for a bye on June 26th. from Rover Club, was referred to the Fixtures’ Committee. Pirate Club was awarded the fixture, Pirate v. Ranger, on. forfeit, and Ranger Club-was fined 5/. for forfeiting. The Secretary wys instructed to arrange with West Coast Union for an alteration of dates of home and home fixtures, from 19th. June to 26th. June.'; and’ 3rd. July to 10th. July. Canterbury Union is to be asked for advice re accommodation allotted the Buller Rugby Union on the occasion of the test match on September 4th. Clubs are requested to for. ward further nominations to form a

S't. John’s Ambulance Class and ap. plications for complimentary tickets for first aid men must be made to the. Union. Clubs ar P to be reminded that the Union will in future enhance Rule 10, whietli provides for the cor. reef furnishing of team lists, same to he signed' and scores inserted by re. forces concerned.

The following programme of matches was decided upon for Kings Birthday, June 9th.—Town v. Conntry (Seniors) at 2.45 p.m.; Karamea v. The Rest, at 1.15 p.m . Town v. Couritrv (Juniors) at 10.45 a.m. .Selecto's are t 0 be requested to announce all teams for June 9th. niter. next Saturday’s games. The Duller team tn play’ Canterbury’ is to be selected after the games on June 9th. For the purpose' of .selecting the Town v .Couutrv sides, it .was agreed that T'noroa b..'. included in the Country section. A Town v. Country tlhird . erode . game was agreed upon as a eU'Uim raiser t.» the Buller v. Canterbury, match. run Union decided to raise no objection' to the Mayor taking nny steps' he may see fit to get public support towards recovering the Seddon Shield. It v>s decided 'to make no special challenge to the Otago Union for the Rantmly Shield. , c . i i An Old' Bovs v. Techn cal Schorl third gradp game was decided upon a* a. curtain raiser to fhe ■ S’ar v. Westport senior fixture on Saturday next The publication of +he full second 'round fixtures was he’d over until ■•‘dvicc is received from Wes* Coa t te dates of home ail'd' home matches.

Weekend Fixtures: Senior Shield: Stars v. Westport, Victoria Square, at 2.45 p.m. (Referee, D. Young); Stockton v. RangCrs nt Ngakawau, at 2.45 p.ni. (R. phl, P); Old Bovs v. Rovers -it Granity at L.l-.i pm ’ (E. Smith); Tiroroa. a bye. Junior IShield: Westport v. Pirates a- Deni ton. at. 2.45 p.m. (IL J- Y ebster); Mokihinui v. Stars at I rotting Track, at 1.15 p.m. tV. Anderson'); Rangers v. Old Boys at Millerton, at 2.39 p.m. (W. Kelly). Third Grade: Tech. School y. Old Boys’ at Victoria Square, at LL> p.m. CA. V. Hawes)’; Stars v Pirates at Trdtt’ng Track, at 1.15 p.ni- (A- Pain); Granity Higth' School, a bye.

Grade -Competitions 3 The positions of teams in the Bugler Rugbv Union Competitions, are as follow: Old' Boys 10. 'Westport 9; Tiroroa 7, Stars-6, Rovers 4, Rangers t, Stockton 1. ; . Junior: Old Boys. 12, Mokihrmu b, Stars 6, Pirates 6, Westport 4, Rang. 'Third: Tech. 8. Old Boys 8, Granity School 6, Stars 2, Pirates 0. THE BULLER TEAM. With a match versus Canterbury definitely arranged for June 12, and the approach, pf ' homeland-home ganfes versus Coast and the Seddon Shield contests also in the offing, interest in th. choice of 'the Buller side' is at a high pitch' and followers of the sport are itching to know what the decision of the sele&o'rs will be. , Discussing the question with a prominent supporter of a local club'the latter was of opinion that his team should have big representation and in support of his argument, mentioned that in all their six' mact'hes this season their lines have not been crossed. The'sanie parochial view can be read in the efforts of members of other clubs to pick the side. But should the club come before th,, Buller district? It is not a club team that is required, but one. thoroughly representative of the Rugby strength of the whole Bui? ler Union'. Indications at the moment suggest that the selectors will have, plenty of material at their disposal to put a strong sid p in the field, inore than a dozen forwards all capable of measuring up to representative standard could easily be named, but with Harding, Brown and Hudson all doubtful as a result of injuries, the task of the- selectors is going to be made more difficult. A fine set of serummagers, however, could be chosen from Wilson, Johnson, McCormack, Smart. Orman, Lake, Mason, Clarkin, K. Corrie, Kaye, J. Stewart, Anderson and Moreton. Karamea will be seen in action on th. King’s Birthday and it is understood the team lias more than one player with claims to inelus- . -•• jA '■ ' • ■

ion in a Buller team. Andy Dunn (Rover custodian) should hav e little opposition in securing th e full-back .position. He kicks with judgment and direction, take's a ball well and is a sound tackler. Powick (Westport) is also playing well but is short of experience. He is a good young ’un in the making. D. Strachan has played himself into the half-back position and seems to be the only logical claimant for the pivot ’s job. He is nippy and alert and though the season is young yet he has more than 60 points to his credit. Buller’s main concern will be the placing of the other backs, especially th,, wingers. Strachan and Stewart should have claims for the jobs near the scrum. Robinson and Ahern have credentials for the centre position, whilst as wingers, th© selectors’ choice should be confined to Bud .Smith. Butterfield, J. Hill and Beveridge. Buller can place a strong side on the field and supporters are looking forward to the representatives having a very successful season. The side will be chosen after thy trial game! on the King’s Birthday, so novice selectors will not have long to wait to have their curiosity satisfied. .