RUGBY.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 29 June 1926, Page 3

RUGBY.

TARANAKI REPRESENTATIVES

TO MEET BUSH UNION. At last evening’s meeting of the Taranaki Rugby Union the following team to represent Taranaki against the Bush Union at Hawera on Saturday was announced by the sole selector, Mr W. A, Guy: Full-back: Petty (Tnkapa). Three-quarters: . H. Wolfe (Star), Falwasser (Star), C. Paterson (Kaponga). Five-eighths: D. Johnston (Okaiawa), Stevens (Old Boys). Half-back: M. Lynskey (Okaiawa). Forwards: Back row, J. Lusk (Opunake), Graham (Opunake); supports, A. Kivell (Stratford), J. Walter (Stratford); lock, R. Paterson (Hawera); hookers, W. Robinson (Hawera), J. Young (Stratford). Rover: A. Guy (Kaponga). Emergencies: Backs, L. Bourko (Patea), E. Owen (Opunake),' C. Coulton (Stratford); forwards, Dean (Tukapa), C. Wills (Patea), McCready (Star). PROVINCIAL RUGBY ADMINISTRATIVE WORK, -MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING.

The monthly meeting of the Management committee of the Taranaki Rugby Union was held at Stratford last evening. There were present: Messrs Jas. McLeod (chairman), F. M. Whyte, V . H. Mo-yes, A. 0. Casey, W. A. Guy, J. J. Goodwin, A. F. Neilson, J. Patbnsion, E. H. Young, R. R. Tyrer, J. Garcia and S. E-. Nielson (secretary). RIEP. FIXTURE ARRANGEMENTS. Reporting upon accommodation at Hawera grounds for the Bush Union representative fixture on JWly 3 and the Hawke’s Bay game on July 7, Mr. Goodwin .submitted a plan., showing that on -tlie two stands seats could be 'provided for 1600 people, while auxiliary arrangements for a further 900 bould be made, thus providing a total accommodation for 2500. The price of admission to the stands 'was fixed at Is, and it was decided to limit the sale of reserved seats in the province 'to 1000, to be disributed as follow®: New Plymouth 400, Hawera 300, Stratford 200, Fit ham 100. It was further resolved that the usual privilege tickets would give admittance to the ground only. In compliance with the request ol the Bush Union a referee for the fixture of July 3 was appointed, Mr. H. G.. Whittington being selected by the Appointment board. Dates and location of further representative fixtures were decided upon As follow :—i

v. Auckland iat New Plymouth, August 7.

v. Thames Valley iat Stratford, August 12. v. M ana/vvatu-Ho rowJi e nil i a.t Eltlxam ? ISA request that a match be arranged between respective junior fifteens was 'received from the Wanganui Union.

The Bangitikei sub-union wrote requesting a match with the Taranaki B team.

It was decided to- reply to both requests expressing regret that the matches could not be arranged. THE WELLINGTON GAME:.

A letter was received from the Wellington Rugby Union in reply to the 'request of the Taranaki LRiion to be 'released from its obligation to play at Wellington on September 18. The 'reply pointed out that the date had been agreed upon at the annual meeting of delegates and had accordingly been set aside for the match. It ■would be very difficult to arrange another suitable match .in the event of Taranaki failing to play. The suggestion of the Taranaki Union to- play next 'year would disorganise the' Wellington Union’s arrangements for 'both seaborn*. The Taranaki Union was therefore urged to adhere to the original ’arrangement. The Wellington Union appreciated the financial difficulties, as ‘tlie result of which the Taranaki Union bad decided to curtail this season’s 'tour. With reference to the inability bf the Wellington Union, to send a ‘team to play at Hawera on July 7, as 'previously requested, it was pointed but tha-t an attractive fixture had been 'prove equally successful financially. If however, tho finance for the- trip to Wellington could not be arranged the Wellington Union was prepared to give Assistance, on, the understanding that the money advanced would -be repaid next season.

It was decided to- reply stating that ‘it was extremely improbable that Tarabaki would be able to- send a team to Wellington and that the Taranaki Union would be glad if Wei ling-ion Could make other arrangements. WEDNESDAY PLAYERS.

The secretary of the Wednesday Union wrote expressing dissatisfaction with the action' taken by the union in regard to the Wednesday players who were ordered off on May 25. Kef erring to the union’s remarks that the Wednesday Union had no right to deal with the two -players entered off, the letter stated: “We think you, as one of the biggest controlling bodies in Taranaki, should have stood by ns and then pointed out the mistake if you thought it no business of ours.” The members of the Wednesday Committee were given to understand that they were the controlling body for their competitions and could deal with all business arising in. connection, therewith. “I think there is probably some, misunderstanding concerning the position of the Wednesday Committee, and it would be a. good plan to take advantage of the presence of members of this committee in Hawei'a on Wednesday or Saturday to meet, the Wednesday members,” said the chairman. It was decided to invito the Wednesday Committee to meet the T.R.U. Committee at Hawera on Wednesdav, July 7. In connection .with Eltham’s protest against Okaia.wa playing Wednesday players in the junior competition, the Okaiawa Club wrote expressing the opinion that they had been harshly treated, and that, a warning would have been sufficient, as other clubs were offending in. the same- way. A ruling as to what constituted a Wednesday player was sought, and a copy of the rules governing Wednesday football revested*' ,

The chairman said the union had offered to reopen the matter if fresh evidence could be presented, but nothing further affecting the position was given in tlie letter. He moved tliafc the previous ruling, that the match lie plaved at the end of the season, stand, and that the secretary reply giving a clear ruling that a player could not play in both competitions. Tho motion was carried. PLAYERS REPORTED.

R. Coles, of the Inglewood thirds, who had been ordered off during his team’s match with Stratford Technical High School at Stratford on June 17 was reported for taking the field against Stratford thirds on Juim 24. On being told to go off by the referee he had obeyed, but the line umpire subsequently reported to the referee that Coles had used objectionable language and threatening behaviour to the line umpire. The referee also observed Coles urging the Inglewood players to adopt rough tactics. It was decided to suspend Coles during the pleasure of the union. Consideration was given to the case of K. Mumby, of the Inglewood thirds, who was ordered off for striking an opponent- on June 24, and it was decided to issue a warning. A Clifton junior, D. Laurent, who was ordered off for using insulting language during the Tuknpa-Clifton junior game on June 17, was suspended for two playing Saturdays. GENERAL. The Opunake Club requested a, ruling in regard to the appointment of line umpires. It was decided »x> notify the club that, according to the practice of the union, the appointment of line umpires rested with tho referee. Tlie Eltham Club wrote in regard to the Eltham-Waimato junior match, which was to have been played on June- 5. It was stated that :fs tlieir club had been given per minion to play Athletic on that date, the Waimate club was advised that the junior match would he played at 1.15 p.in. No advice had been received until an •hour before the match that the Waimate team was unable to play at 1.15. The Eltham team then offered to play at 1.45 p.m. oi* 2.45 p.m. on the Eltham school ground, but the offers weie declined The matter was referred to the junior management committee. TEAMS FORI TOMORROW.

Fraser Rio ad.—-Hepburn, A. Nerval 1, A Not-man, J. Nicholas, H. Wharaitu, J. Pullen, J. Pohi, O. Davidson, F. Chafe, H. Zimmerman, Taylor, M. Taniiwha, N. Johnson, T. Waraitu, A. Campbell, C. Bourke, W. Davidson, Rahim. Players to be on the ground at 2 p.m. Whareroa.

Team will be iselected .from the following : Haig, Death, Ingram, Bootten, Paterson, Carswell, Thomlinson, MacDonald, Price, Brown, Vooglit, Gprago-, French, Hughes, Kirwin, Wills,"Graham, Smith and) Cla.rroll. /