Rugby Football

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XV, Issue 126, 4 May 1925, Page 3

Rugby Football

Saturday’s Competitions MANY INTERESTING CAMES. HASTINGS BEATEN BY H. 5.0.8. The competitions under the jurisdiction of tlio Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union were continued at Hastings and Napier on Saturday under ideal weather conditions. and were well patronised by the public at both places. At McLean Park, Napier, Cyril Brownlie made his appearance and was enthusiastically received by the spectators. Big scores wore put up by some of the teams. Pirates senior put on 40 against M.A.C.’s nil, and in the junior grade Hastings scored 40 points over Havelock North (5). A surprise win was H.5.0.8.’s victory over Hastings. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. Senior. H. 5.0.8. beat Hastings, 13—6. M. 8.0.8. beat Havelock North. 15—3. Pirates beat M.A.C., 40—0. J unior. Pirates beat H. 5.0.8. A, B—o. High School drew with Technical 0.8. A, 3-3. Clive beat Technical 0.8. B, 15—0. Tarndalo beat H. 5.0.8. 18—8. Hastings H. 5.0.8. beat Omahu, 29-3. Hastings beat Havelock N.. 42—5. Rovers beat Celtic, 16—3. Third Grade. Pirates beat To Awa, 20—0. Technical 0.8. A beat H. 5.0.8. A. 36—0. High School beat Technical 0.8.. B, 16—0. Clive beat H. 5.0.8. B, '3o—3. Hastings H. 5.0.8. beat Hastings, 25-9. Parkvale beat Rovers, 24—0. Fourth Grade H. 5.0.8. beat High School A, 10--5. Technical School beat High School B, 11—3. Technical 0.8. boat Taradale. 6—o. Havelock N. beat Parkvaie, 28—3. Hastings H. 5.0.8. beat Hastings, 18—3. BLACK AND WHITE SHIELD. Points gained by clubs in the Black and White Shield competition at the conclusion of Saturday’s games are as follows:— Hastings H. 5.0.8. 10, Pirates 8, H. 5.0.8. 8, Technical Old Boys 7, Hastings 6, Celtic 4, M. 8.0.8. 4, Taradale 4, Parkvaie Old Boys 4, Clive 4, Rovers 4, High School 3, Te Awa 2, Havelock North 2, Technical School 2, Omahu 0, Paki Paki 0. M.A.C. 0, Heretaunga 0. SENIORS. Pirates (40) v. M.A.C. (Nil). M.A.C. Kicked-off. and immediately afterwards, Yates, from a long penalty kick, nearly scored for the blacks. M.A.C.. in their striking nine jerseys, instituted an offensive but their play was ragged and lacked combination, notwithstanding their willingness and decided tackling. The blacks, though not by any means playing a brilliant game themselves, which after all was not to be expected in the circumstances, outclassed the blues in some very fine bits of passing movements and displayed more method and direction throughout, which began to 1 early in the game, when Kivell, in a long kick, sent the ball against a goal post, and following up, with practically no opposition, he scored a “gift,” Stevenson adding the crowning points. Continuing the pressure the Pirates went strong and. Lockwood, who played a dashing game, took the ball and after a fine run, passed to Laley, who knocked it back to him, enabling him to cross over. Yates did the trick at goal, thus making the blacks 10. Soon after, Yates, from a penalty for off side, sent the leather over the bar, raising the Pirates to 13. Thence forward. though the blues fought hard, the blacks held their opponents in hand and, in a forward rush Smith nassed to Antiss. who transferred to R. Kivell, who sent to Russell, the latter getting over. The try was not converted and the first spell ended: Pirates 1G to M.A.C. nil. On changing sides, M. Smith replaced Charles, who was knocked out. The Pirates had it all their own way foi the rest of the game and, from a kick from three-quarter way. the ball went over, where the blue back fumbled and Daley scored. Stevenson goaling. Pirates 21. Then Kivell scored from a scramble near the line, Yates making a miss at goal, Russell getting an easy try soon after, which Stevenson converted. bringing the blacks’ score to 29. At this stage R. Kivell was hurt and he left the field. In qufok succession Russell and Yates each secured an unconverted try and Wylie scored behind the posts. Smith goaling and the bell went with Pirates 40 against M.A.C’s clean sheet. Mr G. Maddison was in charge. H. 5.0.8. (13) v. Hastings (6). The defeat of Hastings by the High School Old Boys was a great surprise. Although Hastings were the aggressors 1 for the greater part of the game they failed to finish off their many promising movements. Faulty handling and holding the ball accounted for their defeat. Several attempts at goals from easy positions were missed. Hastings opened the game briskly, but were shortly driven back to their own 25. where Mardon took a mark in front of the goal, but failed with an easy kick. Tn an exciting struggle near the lino H. Batchelor secured the ball and fell i on it on the line. Rickets converted. I Hast inns were led to attack by Beuth, who passed out to C. Brownlie, who. after making a great run through, was brought down only a yard from the line The Old Boys, putting up a sound defence, were able to break down the vigorous nttnok of their opponents, and gradually carried the play into mid-field. N. Grenside tried to reverse matters, and put in some fine work, but was not well supported. The Old Boys continued their pressure down the field and mishandling bv the Hastings full hack let McNeil follow up a I short kick to score near the posts without trouble. Rickets converted. Has- i tings now took a turn and pressed Old Boys into their own 25. Brownlie played up well but was too well marked to open the play up. B. Grenside failed with a free kick and his brother, following up quickly, beat the white backs for possession and scored well out. Mitchell’s kick failed. Hastings again pressed hard, but good tackling kept tnem out. Just before half time Austin. Mardon and South, combined in a smart rush which sent the ball into touch. On changing over Hastings continued their aggressive play, Brownlie and B Grenside being very prominent. Tn a rush over the whites’ line Mitchell got across but was not able to touch down. Shortly afterwards the Old Boys were penalised and B. Grenside just missed a splendid attempt to goal from half way. The white forwards combined and broke away, but a wild pass foiled the movement. South then secured and cut in nicelv and broke through the opposition, Smith finishing off the more< ment by scoring near the posts. Rick, ets's kick went wide. For a time a very hard game ensued, the Hastings forwards playing with great dash. C. Brownlie made a great effort and struggled through beating off several opponents, but lost possession near the line. Batchelor, securing, sent the plav back to half way. Ellingham. securing from the scrum sent his hacks awav but faulty handling robbed them of a sure try. From another movement anion" the Hastings bacfcß B. Grenside secured and broke through to score near the corner. Mitchell’s ; kick failed. Hastings forwards put in ■

another fine rush down the field.. Brownlie, gaining possession, attempt-1 ed to score, but was brought down. The whistle then sounded, the game ending- H. 5.0.8 13. Hastings 6. Mr P. R Smyrk ably controlled the game. M. 8.0.8. (15) v. Havelock (3). Marist Brothers Old Boys and Havelosk North played on McLean Park, but gave rather a. disappointing exhibition, tho game being for the greater part a ragged forward struggle. Soon after the opening tho green forwards had the visitors in trouble. Their defence soon gave way and let a forward rush, led by Gemmell, through, who scored under the posts. Nehemia converted. Havelock then rallied and sent tho greens back to their line, giving them an anxious time. A number of free kicks were awarded them, but several shots at goal failed to materialise. After a time Marists renewed • their attack and Gemmell secured and I made for tho blues’ line. Near the j posts ho was brought down, hut A. • Swainson, snapping up, got across. Nohernia’s kick was successful making ■ tho half time score 10—nil. After changing over Barney played ' up prominently. Following up a high ' kick ho boat tho greens for possession ' and scored an unconverted try. Before the close of tho game Marists again scored, when Fox. going round the 1 blind side of a scrum, sent Olli ver in. , Falwasser converted. Mr L. Henry refereed. JUNIOR. HASTINGS DIVISION. Hastings H. 5.0.8. (29) v. Omahu (3). Hie Old Boys had the best ol the game throughout against their hefty opponents. in tho first halt Scott, Haynes, Bother way and Cushing scored, making Hastings H. 5.0.8. 12 to Omahu’s mi. Soon alter the start oi tho second spell. Hasken made Omahu’s first and only score, when he I sent the ball sailing over from a penalty ' kick. Thereafter the Old Boys took j charge, Crawford, Cushing, Scott and Colwell (2) scoring tries one of which was augmented by Botherway, and the bell went with the figures: Hastings ' H. 5.0.8. 29, Omahu 3. Mr. Thurlow discharged the duties of referee. Rovers (16) v. Celtic (3). Tho Rovers had the better of the ’ first half, but tho Celts livened up towards tho close. For Rovers List, Geddes and Sherwood (2) got tries, two of which Stubbs converted, whilst Ngawiki scored for tho Celts, play ending > Rovers 16, Celtic 3. Mr. D. Dunn was ; in control, Hastings (42) v. Havelock North (5). Despite the figures, Havelock put up a sturdy opposition, but Hastings carried too many guns. The following scored for the winners: Fissenden. McLeod (3). Kelly, West Mitchell (2), Comman (2) and Fowler (2). McLeod, Comman and McLean converted. Gillies scored and Williams converted for Havelock North. Mr. Spooner was in charge. NAPIER DIVISIONHigh School (3) v. Tech. 0.8. A (3). Quito a good game was played between High School and Technical Old , Boys Both teams combined well and r played a fast game throughout. Technical were th© first to score. Manning I placing a penalty goal in the first spell. During the second half good work by Bennett enabled him to even th© scores with an unconverted try. Tho game • was drawn. Mr. C. Lonergan ably con--1 trolled th© game. Pirates (8) v. H. 5.0.8. (nil). This gam© was chiefly confined to the forwards, who played up well. The backs, however, failed to give proper support. Just before half-time J. Laws scored an unconverted try for Pirates. Shortly after resuming the Black backs got away, Reid scoring. McLeay converting. Old Boys failed to penetrate the Pirate defence. Mr. L. Jagp. refereed. Taradal© (8) v. H. 5.0.8. B (3). Played on Nelson Park this game resulted in a win for Taradale by five points. Both teams were keen and willing and a good clean gam© ensued. For Taradale Sullivan scored a try which was converted by James, who also kicked a penalty goal. For the Old Boys Fisk potted a goal. Mr. 11. Dickenson refereed. Clive (15) v. Technical 0.8. (nil). At Clive on Saturday Clive defeated Technical Old Boys B by 15 points to nil. Old Boys adopted defensive tactics and were unable to cross their opponents’ line at all. Mr. E. D. Berry had control.