RUGBY FOOTBALL

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVIII, Issue 140, 28 May 1928, Page 3

RUGBY FOOTBALL

SIXTH CUP SERIES PLAYED Hastings, H. 5.0.8. and T. 0.8. Win Representative Teams Announced The sixth series in the Rugby Cup fixtures was played in Hawke’s Bay on Saturday. The playing areas were damp and soft. However, there was a good attendance of spectators. At Hastings, M. 8.0.8. met Hastings, and after an uninteresting but even game went down by 8 points to nil. There were two games at Napier. Celtic met High School Old Boys in a good hard game, the Hastings team going under by six points to four. ’ M.A.C. met Technical College Old Boys in a game that was rather interesting to watch. Old Collegians had an easy win by 20 points to nil. The Hawke’s Bay representative team to meet Wairarapa at Napier next Monday was announced on Saturday. There are one or two surprises in the selection that will give the fans food for thought and discussion. In addition, the Hastings-Napier junior team, and the Hastings and Napier third grade teams were announced.

HASTINGS v. M. 8.0.8. NARROW WIN FOR YELLOWS. There was but one snior game in Hastings on Saturday, Marist Brothers Old Boys meeting the Hastings fifteen. Except for the last fiiftccn minutes the game was poor entertainment. The home team set the ballrolling against a stiff breeze. Marists launched the first attack, the forwards driving the Yellows to the quarterway, but a free-kick sent them back to midfield. Failing to handle a punt cleanly. Wehemia allowed M. Grenside to beat him for the ball, and kick. Tho Hastings forwards, led by Roach, carried on and were almost across the goal-line when Champion brought off a great save. The Yellows made another onslaught before being driven back by a solid forward rush to neutral territory. Play hung there for a while then Hastings compelled Darby to make a hasty force. Old Boys were placed on tho attack by a succession of penalties. From a passing run Dineen yroke away with a bunch of Green forwards in his wake, but his in-field pass was mulled with a clear field in front. After allow ing this golden opportunity to go by the Greens’ fell back to their quarterway. Here there was a prolonged succession of scrums and line-outs until the Old Boys’ pack, led by Gem mell, followed up a kick into the open by Seal. The Greens gained Hastings goalline where the Yellows forwards had a long strenuous fight to clear to halfway. Tho ensuing play was uninteresting until Botherway made a grand opening, but his pass to M. Grenside went astray. Play continued to remain in tho Greens’ territory and Fisher was successful in drawing first blood by kicking a pen alty goal. A minute later Marists were on the attack, and Dineen mssed an easy goal from a mark. Keeping the pressure Marists had Hastings fighting desperately, Lineen missed a penalty goal by a matter of a foot, and when the interval was called Hasings had just managed to send the invaders back to neutral ground. With a matter of three points to overtake, the Greens set to work in tho. second spell with a will. They went straight to the attfack and drove the Yellows to the goal-line. Hastings cleared after a hard tussle, and made one brief excursion before Old Boys had them penned-up again. Graham was called up to do some quick work, and was instrumental in raising the seige. Led by Fisher and Campbell, the Yellow brigade then took a hand at the attack. Twice Fisher was unlucky in not scoring; once tho ball bounced tho wrong way for him, and the Greens forced. Beuth, Pearson, Roach, and Fisher were as sociated in a splendid movement, but tho wingforward mulled his pass and lost a chance of scoring. Old Boys then altered their tactics, and endeavoured to open up tho play. Throwing the bal labout tho backs gained territory, and then followed a hard fight bn Hastings line. A blind sido sortie came to grief as did a “nocharge” kick at goal from a mark by Fox. For the first time Darby failed to gather-in cleanly, but he saved the situation with a splendid recovery. From a line out the Greens bustled the Hastings backs who passed the ball behind them Jo enable a clearance which was made by Botherway. The Greens made another onslaught and gained tho corner, but were ultimately repulsed. Campbell placed Hastings on the offensive, and they gained the goaline. Roach tried to hurl himself across at one corner and a scrum on tho line was ordered. The Hastings backs failed to find an opening and in tho opposite corner there raged a succession of scrums, and line-outs. Twice Kirton and M. Grenside attempted to score on the blindside, but failed. Time was nearly up when from a five-yard scrum Kirton passed to Kingston who transferred to Beuth. The winger threw himself across for a dandy try near tho posts. Fisher converted. This practical y settled tho game though M. 8.0.8. made a last minute effort to open their account. However it failed and the game ended— Hastings 8, M. 8.0.8. 0. Mr IV. O’Neill refereed. TECHNICAL 0.8. PUT M.A.C. UNDER. Technical Old Boys met M.A.C. at McLean Park. Napier, and had no difficulty in winning by 20 points to nil. Tech, played against the wind in the first half, and even then were able to keep their opponents at bay. It was not many minutes after the ball was set moving that Technical opened their scoring account. The ball went o' it to the winger, Kelly, who passed on to Elliott, who cut over at the lOiner. Manning was unable to do anything with the tick. This revers > livened up M.A.C and they pressed Technical to tho line, but the best they could do was to make Technical force. It was not long bebfore Technical were back in M.A.C.’s territory, the forwards putting plenty of dash into their play.

M.A.C. were fighting hard to hold off the invasion but it was of no avail, for Spooner saw an opening and dived over, making the score 6—o. M.A.C. were not done with yet, and made determined attacks, but their bouts lacked the necessary finish, and .they were unable to score. Half-time wa-s sounded with the scores unchanged. On the change-over Technical had the advantage of the breeze, but despite their determined attacks, it wa s some time before they could increase their score. When they did do so they bewail to pile up. the figures in quick succession. Their first score in tile second spell came when they were awarded a penalty on the M.A.C. twenty-five line, Manning making no mistake with tile kick. Wells then completed a forward rush bv scoripg in the corner. Manning this time missed the kick . The Tech backs then took a hand and Evans made a good run in to score nicely in a handy position. He converted his own try. just before the final whistle blew Manning kicked a penalty, making tho final score: Tech. 0.8. 20, M.A.C. nil. •Mr A. E Mcßryde refereed.

H. 5.0.8. v. CELTIC. The H. 5.0.8. v Celtic match proved rather a dull game With the wind in their favour, Celtic originated the attack, attempts at goals by White and Eddy just missing. The White forwards then got going and reached Celtic territory where Potaka held them up. Celtic had to retire. McDonald succeeded in relieving and the ball went on to Johnson. The Old Boy full-back failed to find touch and the ball went to White, on the wing. He short-kicked but Rolls took a mark and saved the Whites. An unsuccessful attack by Old Boys was initiated and then White took a shot at goal. Though right before the posts, the kick failed and the first spell ended without score. ni^ S n SU<)ll as rec °nimenced the Old Boy s were awarded a free kick but Johnson’s attempt fell short and into McDonald’s hands. 'Wishart collared him before he could pass out and Strachan &ot the Ball and crossed the line. Johnson’s kick failed. Again attacking, a passing bout between Rolls. Strachan and Chet-win ended at, the corner flag. In the struggle on the line one of Celtic’s forwards came round he scrum too soon bubt Johnson's penalty kick went over. Old Boys now led 6—o. Celtic now made an a Hack and on Old Boys’ twenty-five the ball went out to Potaka who dropped a fine goal from the field. Though play brightened up considerably no further score was made, the game ending 6—4 in Old Boys’ favour. Mr. L Jago refereed. JUNIOR GRADE. Hastings Section. Hastings v. Tamatea It was an easy win that Hastings had over Tamatea, the final tally being 41 to nil. In the first spell Hastings had the wind in their favour and F. West and Hardy scored two tries each, while K. West and Wellwood also scored a try. The remaining eight of the 26 points came from conversions by K. West. After the changeover Tamatea did a little better hut thei r defence was shockingly weak and Swan Hardy and Galbraith scored a try apiece. AH three were converted by K. West. Mr. T. Mit- . chel] refereed.

H. 5.0.8. A v. H. 5.0.8. B.— The two Old Boy teams met and the honours were fairly even in the first spell. Attwood and Renouf each scored unconverted tries for the A’s. Russell landed a penalty goal for the B’s, After the interval the A combination were superior and rattled on three tries per medium of Schroeder. Goodall and Probert, the lastnamed’s being converted by Renouf. The final score was 17—3. Mr. E. Calnan refereed. Celtic v, Waimarama The Celts had the wind in their favour in the opening spell and made good use of it. Garnett scoi-ed two tries and Cullinane one, while Fitzgerald and Rose converted one each to make the score 13—0. After the change-over Waimarama had more than a fair hare of the ball but they rould find ,n opening in the defence on one occasion only, Kendrick crossing for an unconverted try and the game ended 13—3-in favour of Celtic. Mr. T. Knox refereed. Napier Section. pirates V. H.S.O.B.— This was a good game in which H. 5.0.8. suffered the first defeat of the season. The score at half-time was 11—3 in facour of Pirates. In the second half Pirates added another try, and Old Boys put on a penalty and a try, making the final scores 14—9 in favour of Pirates. For the winners Gray and Wilkie each scored, one try being converted by Coutts, and Hepburn and Coutts kicked penalties. The Old Boy scorers were Martin and Lambie. and a penalty by Broad. Mr. K. Croft refereed. High School v. Technical 0.8— This was a runaway victory for School, who piled on 35 points to their opponents’ nil. Mr. H. Ferguson refereed. Clive v. M.B.O.B.— This was a rattling good game. principally among the forwards, but now and again the backs showed out, and some brilliant flashes of play was witnessed. The final score was 11—6 in favour of Clive. Tries for the winners were scored by Hellyer, Hansen, and Hopkins, one converted by Stevens. For the losers two unconverted tries were scored by Hayes and Smales THIRD GRADE. Hastings Section, High School Old Boys defeated M.A.C.. 17—3. Celtic defeated Havelock North, 6—o, Napier Section. Pirates defeated Taradale. s—nil. Marist Brothers Old Boys defeated High School Old Boys, 6—3.

FOURTH GRADE. Hastings Section. High School A defeated High School Old Boys. 22—3. Celtic defeated High School B, 38-3. Napier Section. High School A defeated Pirates, 12—nil. Technical College Old Boys defeated Technical College. 24—nil High School Old Boys defeated High School C. 18—3. Marist Bros. Old Boys defeated High School B. 5—3. THIRD GRADE REPS. The Hastings and Napier third grade representatives to play on McLean Park also to-day week are as follows:— NAPIER. Full-back, Fulford (Taradale); three-quarters, Ellis (Taradale), Jordan (T.C.0.8.), Fulford (Pirates); five-eighths, Evans (T.C.0.8.), Moir (Taradale); half, Williams (Pirates); wing-forward, Keeble (M. 8.0.8. Durney (M. 8.0.8. Morey (Pirates); middle-row, Leadbetter (Taradale), Ship (Pirates), Jeffares (Taradale); back row, Kennedy (T.C.0.8.), Crowford Smith (H. 5.0.8. Emergencies: Backs, Mclver (Taradale), Munro (H. 5.0.8. forwards, Briscoe (H.S.O.B.). Players are to practice on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 o’clock. HASTINGS. Full-back: Graham (H. 5.0.8. three-quarters, Thompson (Hastings), Cameron (H. 5.0.8. Woon (Havelock North); five-eighths, Ferguson and Hollis (Hastings); half, Hutchinson (Hastings); back row, Milne (Hastings), Thompson (H. 5.0.8. sides, Symes (Hastings) and Stevenson (Celtic); lock, Horne (Hastings); hookers, Pearson (Hastings) and Lindsay (Hastings); wing forward, Kirkpatrick (Celtic). Reserves: Forwards, Gillings (Celtic) and Richards (Celtic); backs, Taylor (Celtic) and Lewis (Celtic). All players to assemble at Nelson Park, Hastings, mi .Wednesday at' 7 p.m.

IN OTHER CENTRES. Wellington,— Senior A: Poneke 11 v. Oriental 12; Varsity 3 v. Marist 6; Berhampore 17 v. Wellington 17; Pctone 3 v. Athletic 14; Eastbourne 6v. Old Boys 25. Senior B: Wellington 17 v. Training College 11; Hutt 11 v. University 11; Johnsonville 20 v. Selwyn 6, Auckland— City 11 v. Grammar 10; Marist 16 v. Grafton 8; Ponsonby 25 v College Rifles 6; North Shore 3 v. Training College 0; Varsity 11 v. Manakau 6. Manawatu Old Boys 17 v. Feilding Old Boys 5; Woodville 6 v. Athletic 3; Kia Toa 0 v. Feilding 0. Dunedin.— Varsity A 6 v. Southern 3; Varsity B 15 v. Dunedin 6; Union 10 v. Taieri 9; Kaikorai 29 v. Pirates 9; Alhambra 3 v. Zingari 0. Tlmaru,— Temuka 11 v. Zingari 6; Old Boys 21 v. Waihi 4; Celtic 8 v. Star 5. New Plymouth.— Tukapa 27 v. Eltham 3; Inglewood 9 v. Clifton 5; Star 14 v, Okato 12; Stratford 21 v. Old Boys 3. Bush.— Pahiatua 28 v. Konini 6. REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS PLAYERS FOR MONDAY NEXT. THE HAWKE’S BAY SIDE. Mr. N. A. McKenzie has selected the following players to represent Hawke’s Bay against Wairarapa on McLean Park, Napier, to-day week: Full-back: J. Smith (Wairoa). Three-quarters: S. Smith (Wairoa), L. South (H. 5.0.8. W. Huxtable (Pirates). Five-eighths: F. Bennett (Wairoa), G. Yates (Pirates). Half-back: N. Cashmore (H. 5.0.8. Wing-forward: L. Craven (Dannevirke). Forwards: Hookers: M. Strachan (H. 5.0.8. J. Gemmell (M. 8.0.8. Middle row: W. Wilson (Wairoa), R. Steere (H. 5.0.8. C. Campbell (Hastings). Back Row: S. Gemmell (Wairoa), R. Tankard (Pirates). Reserves—Forwards: Single (Pirates), Heffernan (H. 5.0.8. Wingforward: G. Ormond (Wairoa). Backs: Botherway (Hastings), Cooke (H. 5.0.8. The Wairoa and Dannevirke players will arrive on Saturday evening, and stay at the Provincial Hotel. lhe average weight of the forwards is 13st. 51bs. THE WAIRARAPA TEAM. The Wairarapa team to play the Bay on June 4 has been selected as follows:— Full-back: Roach. Three-quarters: R. Jury Stringfellow Yates Five-eighths: Cooke. Gundy. Half-back: Hiroti. Wing-forward: J. Donald. Forwards: Front row; Irvine, Q. Donald. Middle row: Reside, Fairbrother, Reid. Back row: S. Willoughby, Parker. NAPIER-HASTINGS JUNIORS. The Hastings-Napier junior representative team to play Te Ante College to-day week is as follows: — Full-back: West (Hastings). Three-quarters: Nimon (Havelock), Martin (Napier H. 5.0.8.), Johnson (Hastings H. 5.0.8. B). Five-eighths: Hepburn (Pirates), Holt (Napier H. 5.0.8.) Half: Lambie (H. 5.0.8. Wing-forward: Nesbitt (Celtic). Hookers: Hilburn (Hastings H.S.0.8. A), Chambers (Pirates). Lock: Trenwith (T.C.0.8.). Supports: Simmonds (Hastings (H.S.O.B.), Rolls (Napier H. 5.0.8.). Back row: Swan (Hastings), Wellwood (Hastings). Emergencies: Forwards, Fitzpatrick (Hastings); backs, Simson (Pirates).