NORTHERN UNION FOOTBALL.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume III, Issue 145, 4 June 1913, Page 2

NORTHERN UNION FOOTBALL.

ARRIVAL OF NEW ZEALANDERS. Sydney, June 3. The New Zealand football team arrived by the Ulimaroa in good Condition. HAWKE’S BAY v. WANGANUI. The above match was played at McLean Park, Napier, on Tuesday afternoon before about 500 spectuHawko’s Bay won the toss and elected to play against the wind. Siddall kicking off for Wanganui. The Reds (H. 8. were immediately attacked but were stopped by Shldal'i who kicked well dov, n the field. The Red forwards again wen; a way hut were brought, up far offside play. After an interchange of kicks Siddall made a fine dodgy run to haif-way but was -not supported. Wanganui then pressed and Phillips scored first blood after a passing rush. McCarthy, the H.B. lull-back missing him badly. The Red forwards headed by Evans then rushed the ball to the Wanganui 25 blit were repulsed. Hodson find j>_> the line with a good kick. Karaitian i secured from* the scrum, passed t Barclay, who made an opening for C. Hiha who scored a good try. Johnston failed with the kick—score 3 to 3.

After the kick-off the Roil forwards with a dribbling rush reached the Wanganui lino when the latter forced. Play was fairly even far seme time until Siddall showed tin with a brilliant run into Hawke s Bay's 25. but the latter were soon back again, a good passing rush in which Karaitiana. Barclay and Fulford figured being spoilt by a knockon. The passing on both sides was poor at this stage and several good opportunities were missed by

fumbling. Play was even for some time until Hawke’s Bay got awaj with a passing rush and looked dangerous until stopped by Dow who relieved his side by marking near the line. Wanganui forwards then got away with a dribbling rush but were stopped by McCarthy who •kicked well down the field. Hawke's Bay were now playing together better and repeatedly attacked. Banks and Evans showing up among lhe forwards and Barclay, Karaitiana and Fulford among the backs. A passing rush by the Blue backs looked dangerous hut was spoiled by Sit Ida 11 failing to take a pass from Hodgson, a good chance of scoring being lost. The Reds came back hut were pulled up by off-side pL->-.. Si.-hhdi ki< king v.eil d<>"n th" 1

field to the Reds’ 25. Wanganui then pressed and looked like scoring but Barclay relieved by intercepting a gms and carrying play to centre. Evans then led a forward rush which was well stopped by Phillips. Fulford then secured and raced for the line where he lost the ball. Swain was handy and scored the second try for the local men. Johnston's kick failed to increase the score. The bell then rang with the Hawke’s Bay leading—6 to 3. SECOND SPELL. After the kick-off play was even for some time. Hawke’s Bay were awarded a free kick for off-side. McCarthy failing with the kick which forced the visiters. .Hawke’s Bay kept up the attack and McCarthy tried a pct at goal which went wide. Siddall and Delaney then started a passing rush which was stopped by Karaitiana who was playing a sound game. Siddall got away again shortly afterwards and gained a lot of ground for his side but again was not supported. After some give and take play Karaitiana secured about the centre and after dodging two opposing backs, set out for the line which he reached successfully. Wanganui’s backs were badly out of position otherwise the try would probably have been saved. Johnston again failed with the kick. The local men now led by 9 to 3. Siddall kicked out and the Red backs immediately looked dangerous. a good passing rush being spoilt by Crowley who missed ills pass from Barclay. Blair then dittinguished himself by a good run and a neat pass to Fulford who was well tackled by Delany. Reds then set up another attack which 'ended in Crowley crossing the line from a pass by Barclay. The kick at goal again failed.—Score 12 io 3.

After kick-off Siddall marked and made a good attempt at goal. The Reds were soon back again and after a forward rush Barclay secured and running very straight crossed the line. McCarthy failed to add tiio major points.—Score 15 to 3. Siddall, who was playing a great game for Wanganui, was again prominent, his safe handling of the ball and kicking repeatedly getting bis side out of difficulties. The Reds were now playing all over their opponents. whose tackling was very weak, and severe on the attack most of the time. Hiha became prominent with a fine dribble and was only stopped by the full-back. At this stage Wanganui started a forward movement and Siddall after making an opening, passed t-o-Deiany who scored a splendid try amidst loud applause. Siddall also failed to goal and the tally was 15 to 6. From tbis out the Reds had matters ail their own way and ;.vere twice sue-, eessful in crossing the line through the agency of Evans and P. McCarthy. Fulford converted Evans try but P. McCarthy failed badly with his attempt. The bell rang shortly afterwards leaving Hawkes Bay victorious by 23 points to 7.