RUGBY FOOTBALL

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 190, 16 July 1925, Page 9

RUGBY FOOTBALL

SATURDAY’S ATTRACTIONS

The third and final round of the local cup competitions-will commence on Saturday, when Old Boys are drawn to play Western United on the Showgrounds, while Kia Ton. will journey to Feilding. Kia Toa, who have a one-point lead on Old Boys, will certainly have a great battle ahead of them to gain victory over the Feildihgites. who so far this season have not been defeated on their home ground, and if the amber and black are to be in the competition they must retain their reputation, and will thus tome out square with Kia Toa, with 12 points each. At. the Showgrounds the Old Boys team in matched against Western United, and the blacks, if they are to be 1925 champions, will be required to win all their matches in this round, as at present two points must he gained, end their opponents are not at any time to be played with. This match will undoubtedly be a. very interesting fixture, and the lesults of both games will-be eagerly looked for. as the competitions will be at a more interesting stage than ever, especially as tbc competition has to he" decided by August 8.

As a curtain-raiser to the senior event, the most interesting fixture in the junior competition will eventuate, it being the meeting of Old Boys and J&ckcylown teams. At present the Old Boys and I'eilding teams are. leading in the competition, and if Jiiekeytown can manage to gain a victory, it means that High School will again have a chance, and it would be .quite possible that. .Taekevtown could still win the championship, although they are down six points. This match will create great interest and will certainly he a good game, and will probably draw a large gathering of early supporters. If the ground is in good condition it will he played on the oval.

Another excellent curtain-raiser will bo played on No 3 ground between High School and Kia Toa junior teams. These two fifteens are very evenly matched, and aro certain to give a fine display of the Rugby code, and will attract much attention. The programme as drawn for this week is another excellent one, ‘and provides many interesting fixtures. SOUTHLAND BEATS OTAGO. For Press Association. INVERCARGILL July 15. The first inter-provincial Rugby match of tho season resulted in a win for Southland over Otago by 15 to 5, two tries, one converted, a. potted goal and a penalty, to a goal.