FOOTBALL.
(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Per Press Association.! LONDON, January 24. Northern Union (three goal, three tries) beat the Australian Leaguers (a goal and a try). There were 15,000 spectators present and the Australians were completely outclassed, their combination being uncertain whereas the English three, quarters were brilliant and passed with precision. Received January 25, 8.25 a.m. LONDON, January 24. Mr McMahon, manager of the New South Wales team, says the time has arrived when the colonies ought to be invited to share in the government of the Rugby game. He suggested periodical conferences between representatives of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and the British Unions.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8782, 25 January 1909, Page 5
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