CENTRAL H.B. RUGBY

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 121, 7 May 1934, Page 3

CENTRAL H.B. RUGBY

TAKAPAU DEFEAT OLD BOYS OTHER GAME A DRAW. From Our Own Correspondent. WAIPUKURAU, May 5 The Central Hawke’s Bay Rugby Sub-union’s competition games were advanced a further step this afternoon when the fourth series of games were played. There were large and interested gatherings of the public at all of the games throughout the district, especially at Takapau, where a large crowd followed the game. The home side won by six points to three. SENIOR GRADE. Good combination between the backs when opportunities offered and a sturdy pack were the factors that tipped the scales in Takapau’s favour m their match with Waipukurau H. 5.0.8. at Takapau. From the outset the two teams set the pace and neither side let up till the sounding of no-side. A fast game full of excitement resulted. Misty rain, with an occasional sharp shower, fell throughout the match, but even this did not reduce the pace or lesson the interest, Takapau started out using their backs to every advantage and a Cleveland exciting rush, in which the ball was passed across the field and back again, ended in Karauria scoring the opening try for Takapau. The kick failed. Shortly afterwards A. Smales essayed two penalties from a handy position but was unable to turn them to H.S.O.lL’s account. At half-time Takapau lead by three points to nd. After the spell Monteith evened for H. 5.0.8. with a penalty kick. H. 5.0.8. made several slashing attacks, harassing the defence continually, but they lost many opportunities through being unable to finish off their movements. A score seemed certain on at least two occasions, but both times the visitors mulled it at the finish. Takapau’s final try was scored by Karauria again, who made a great bid and touched down just on the cal) of time. The game ended, Takapau 6, H. 5.0.8. 3. Mr N. R. Farquhar was referee. ONGAONGA AND WAIPAWA DRAW At Ongaonga the Waipawa senior fifteen met the home team on a heavy ground. The game was mainly between the forwards, honours resting with the home vanguard. Tho game ended in a draw, three all, each team scoring a try. Waipawa kicked off and was soon m trouble and the Ongaonga forwards bustled the Waipawa backs to the 25yard line, and from a loose rush Douglas (Ongaonga) secured and went over for a fine try. The be.ll proved too heavy for a conversion. The second spell opened with Waipawa doing all tho attacking and after much perseverance McPherson, the Waipawa winger, scored in the corner. The game ended with honours even. Mr Whitworth was referee. JUNIOR GRADE, WAIPUKURAU (12) v. ARGYLL (10). At Central Park Waipukurau juniors defeated Argyll by 12 points to 10 in one of the best and hardest games played this season. Mr T, Spencer refereed. REPRESENTATIVE RUCBY. EAST COAST v. CENTRAL H.B. The following players have been chosen by the selector, Mr P. Bridgman, to represent Central Hawke’s Bay in the East Coast v. Central Hawke’s Bay representative fixture, which will be played at Central Park, Waipukurau, on Saturday next May 12, at 2.45 p.m. Auy player who is unable to fulfil the engagement please notify immediately the secretary of tho sub-union, Mr C. M. Williamson. Full-back: Rtipuhti (Waipawa). Three-quarters: McPherson (Waipawa), J. Knobloch (Waipawa), T. Ferguson (Old Boys). Five-eighths: A. Aldrich (Takapau), Hannigan (Old Boys). Half-back: Smales (Old Boys). Back row: C. Wilson (Old Boys), Lane (Old Boys), Collett (Waipawa). Middle row: Douglas (Ongaonga), A. Wilson (Old Boys). Front row: Dassler (Ongaonga), Brain (Ongaonga) Jefreys (Old Boys). Emergencies: Forwards, Stevens (Waipawa), Ross (Ongaonga); backs, Gurran (Waipawa), R. Aldrich (Takapau).