THE NATIONAL GAME

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 144, 20 May 1929, Page 4

THE NATIONAL GAME

DAY OF SURPRISES. LEADERS SUFFER DEFEAT. Since the commencement of the present Rugby season surprises have been the order of things and Saturday proved to be no exception. Athletic accounted for Kia Toa by a single point after having held .a commanding advantage, Feilding Old Boys won through against Old Boys by two points in a big scoring game in which the oval went from end to end of the field in spectacular efforts, while Feilding enjoyed a comfortable enough victory over Woodville a*. Johnston Park, the blue and blacks having failed to continue their earlier efforts. Whereas Kia Toa and Old Boys had formerly held the lead with four points each, the two local teams have now given way to Feilding Old Boys who hold a one point advantage over Kia Toa, Old Boys, Feilding .and Athletic. The competition thus bears a very open appearance and the outcome is well obscured. Saturday marked the debut of the Massey College team in the junior grade and, while they suffered a heavy defeat, they appear to possess plenty of material for the moulding of a scplendid side. It was particularly unfortunate, however, that they should have lost two of their members at their initial appearance one, in Meadows, being a very promising fiveeighth. In this competition Old Boy 9 still hold the lead with eight points, High School having seven and the two Kia Toa teams six each.

THE SCORE BOARD. Senior Grade. Feilding 0.8. 27 v. Old Boys 25. Feilding 22 v. Woodville G. Athletic 16 v. Kia Toa 15. Junioi Grade. Old Boys 23 v. Massey College 3. Kia Toa A 16 v Feilding 5. Kia Toa B 9 v. United Valley 3. High School 6 v. Podding 0.8. 6. Thirds. Old Bovs A 24 v. Feilding 0. Feilding H.S- 22 v. Old Boys B 12. Bunnythorpe S v. St. Patrick’s 6. Kia Toa 3 v. Woodville 3. West End won by default from Athletic.

Fourths. West End 0.8. 36 v. St. Patrick’s 8 Woodville 9 v. Kia Toa 6.

CHAMPIONSHIP TABLES. SENIOR.

Points. C'h,

Massey College A played their first match on Saturday, but the B team has still to make its initial appearance. Automatic defaults have been debited against both teams meantime.

OLD BOYS v. FEILDING OLD BOYS,

AYELL MERITED VICTORY,

The conditions were glorious when the senior teams filed out- on to the oval, there being an entire absence of wind, while the playing area was in the best of order. The opposing fifteens were as under:—

Feilding 0.8. (green).—S. Bramwell, Salter, N. Bramwell, McLeod, Dewe, Pawson, Cochrane, Waldin, Heard, Campbell, Wells, Waugh, McKay, Amadio. Younger was absent. Old Boys (black). —Rose, Sutherland, Fletcher, Walker, Riddell, Akuira, Pacey, Williamson, Snell, Greville, Fox, Galpin, Nield, Preston, Cater.

Dewe set the sides in action by kicking off to the south, a period of midfield play terminating in the ball going out of touch in the blacks’ zone where a free kick gave McLeod a shot at goal, but his effort was a poor one. He was immediately presented with another opportunity and he turned it to profit, and the visitors were three points up in as many minutes. Feilding 0.8. 3, Old Boys 0. The blacks invaded in turn, Fletcher cutting through prettily only for his hand on to go astray. Holding on to the ball in the tight cost the greens a penalty within shooting range, but Akuira’s" kick passed just outside. A poor attempt to pot by Rose from a clearance enabled McLeod to secure, and exchanges between the winger, N. Bramwell and Cochrane were threatening danger when Fletcher halted. A dribbling effort by the black scrumrnagers was going strongly when Fox came in off-side at a critical juncture. Play was loose, but “rafferty” for quite a period until the greens came away with the ball at their feet and, Salter securing, he handed on to Waldin for the rover to dash past Rose and go over wide out. McLeod failed. Feilding 0.8. 6, Old Boys 0.

With Old Boys on the attack, Akuira failed to field' a low pass and Dewe booted down the field, Rose requiring to double back to line out. A melee followed right under the home goal and, Fletcher getting offside, he presented the visitors with another three points. Feilding 0.8. 9, Old Boys 0.

The greens were playing vastly superior football, and N. Bramwell came through with plenty of supports outside him, but McKay mulled his pass. However, they gained their reward when Rose and Walker were caught awkwardly placed, and McLeod, who had come over from the opposite wing, secured and got to the corner before Walker grassed him. McLeod goaled with a beautifully judged kick. Feilding 0.8. 14, Old Boys 0.

Walker produced one of his characteristic runs when he secured inside his own territory to dodge through and beat Cochrane and S. Bramwell to ground in the corner within inches of the touchline. Akuira failed. Old Boys 3. Feilding 0." B. 14.

Hard on the kick out Feilding 0.8. came through and, Rose failing to halt them, Wells went over. McLeod goaled. »

Feilding 0.8. 19, Old Boys 3.

Old Boys invaded green territory and a handling bout opened, but Sutherland failed to hold Fletcher’s pass when he had only to fall over. However, a lhter movement enabled Walker to go through to S. Bramwell and then hand back to Pacey for the half-back to barge over. Rose failed. Old Boys 6. Feilding 0.8. 19.

Old Boys, who were, incidentally

playing against a combination a mail short, were playing wretchedly, dropped passes repeatedly halting promising movements. Once again Fletcher opened up a pretty movement, only for Sutherland to drop his pass right on tlio line, Feilding clearing from the resulting scrum. A ground kick by Walker found touch at the corner and from a hand pass by Pacey, Riddell danced his way through prior to swinging a pass in to Williamson for the forward to go over. Akuira failed and half-time sounded with the scores : Feilding 0.8. 19. Old Boys 9. Old Boys went to the attack from the kick "out, a dribbling rush being halted right*on the line by a mark being called. Galpin barged his way through to hand on to Preston, but the referee ruled a forward pass. Riddell opened up only to see Walker halted when almost in. Their efforts were rewarded when Akuira opened up to Riddell, to Fletcher, to Walker, for the winger to complete wide out. Akuira goaled with a beauty. Old Boys 14. Feilding 0.8. 19. A great forward rush carried the blacks back and a kick over by Sutherland saw Williamson follow through to ground just inside the dead ball area. Akuira failed. Old Boys 17, Feilding 0.8. 19. 014 Boys were now in command, and from a scrum Pacey secured to go over in a tackle, a five yards scrum being ordered. A free kick outside the twenty-five gave Akuira an opportunity and he made no mistake. Old Boys 20, Feilding 0.8. 19.

Feilding came back with a pretty reply, the ball being swung to and fro until a Feilding back who took the ball when two or three yards offside sent it to N. Bramwell who finished off a spectacular effort. Waldin made a good, but ineffective kick at goal. Feilding 0.8. 22, Old Boys 20.

Play was fast and furious, the greens, despite their uphill fight, spelling danger repeatedly although the blacks were doing everything but score 011 occasions, Greville and Neild being over only for five yards scrums to be ordered each time. Aa attempt to pull the game out ol the tire saw Rose have a long pet, but S. Bramwell, who was safe, cleared to touch. The greens came again and although the tide wa9 stemmed momentarily, they burst clear in one of their open efforts and Heard won in the race to ground. Feilding 0.8. 27, Old Boys 20.

Cater came away in possession to hand on to Fox, but the scrummager was floored and was then guilty of handling in the scrum, the visitors clearing. The referee at last caught Waldin offside —a frequent offence which had previously passed unnoticed—but Akuira’s shot passed outside. With the ball coming back into play, Akuira opened up to Williamson, to Riddell, and the latter cut clean through behind the posts. Akuira goaled. Time was then called with Feilding enjoying a well merited victory.

Feilding Old Boys 27, Old Boys 25 Mr F. C. Campbell refereed.

ATHLETIC BEAT KIA TOA

BY ONE POINT MARGIN

Athletic had a one point victory over Kia Toa at the Showgrounds, the final score being 16—15. At half-time the score was (j—o in favour of Athletic, but Kia Toa’s determined efforts in the second spell were responsible for the close finish. Play throughout the game was more hard than spectacular. All through it was followed by a good sized crowd. The ground, however (No. 3), was in a bad state, with some very rough patches. Tlie teams lined out as under:—

Kia Toa.—Wasley, Strange, Mullins, Tetley, Morgan, Holden, Thompson, Gleeson, Nesbit. Boldt, Conrad. O’Keefe, Doherty, Sutherland and Penny. Athletic.—Fearnley, Grinstend, Ormond, Sheerin, Robb, McKenzie, Evans, Clevely, Baker, Beard, Hutchins, Cope, Annear, Burgess and Kells. From the kick off the play came down to Kia Toa’s twenty-five" A succession of line outs followed, neither side showing any inclination to pick up the ball. Near midfield Athletic were awarded a penalty, Beard taking a shot at goal. The attempt, a good one, failed. Athletic continued to press, but the ball went behind. Using their weight to advantage, the green and blacks pressed Kia Toa. Hutchins secured and passed to McKenzie, who was grassed under Kia Toa’s goal posts. A scrum followed, from which Athletic secured. Baker diving over to score. Fearnlev’s kick failed.

Athletic 3, Kia Toa 0. Despite the fact that they were facing a strong sun, Athletic kept up the pace. Kells set the backs in action, but an infringement- stopped the rush. Cope broke away for Athletic a few minutes later, but kicked too hard and Kia Toa forced down. Athletic attacked again, but the ball came back to midfield, where Athletic were given a free kick, Kia Toa having handled in the scrum. Beard took the kick and sent the ball sailing between the posts with a splendid effort. Athletic 6. Kia Toa 0. Kia Toa seemed to lack sting and Athletic began to pen them in their twenty-five. Coming downfield with the ball at their feet, Athletic compelled Kia Toa to maintain a hard defence, with Wasley and Mullins putting in good work. Matters were reversed when Mullins neatly took a long range kick and punting upheld, sent Kia Toa away. Faulty handling let Athletic away again, but- Nesbit gained ground again for Kia Toa. Coming along the line with tlio ball at his feet, lie placed his team in a handy position, but the ball went out. Athletic secured from the line out and plav returned to Kia loa’s territory. An"interchange of kicks followed, little advantage being gained by either side, until Kia Toa livened up a little. Adopting Athletic’s tactics, they* swept upfield and an infringement gave Strange a shot at goal, but the kick fell short. Ragged play was the order for the next few minutes, the game being hard, but not spectacular. Wasley stopped an Athletic rush by taking a kick on the full and finding the line well up. A free kick let the green and blacks return the ball and play came to Kia Toa s twenty-five. Half-time was then called.

SECOND SPELL. Kia Toa adopted an offensive game in the early stages of the second spell. Setting up a solid rush, they came downfield in good style and had Athletic hemmed on their goal line. An infringement, however, let the latter clear. A well Dlaced’line .kick then let Athletic break away and the green and blacks secured from the lineout. Both sides preferred to “toe the ball rather than pass, but Athletic were placed in a handy position when their backs began to handle. A rush ensued near Kia Toa’s goal line and Kells secured, to dive over. Beard s kick raised the flags. Athletic 11, Kia Toa 0.

Kia Toa made a determined effort to score and repeatedly swept downfield. Athletic’s~ defence was sound, however, and Ivia Toa could not break through. Athletic were in a danger-

ous position, however, when Kia Toa followed up a field kick, Baker having to race across to force down to save. A long range kick let Athletic away shortly afterwards, the team working jn good combination. Ormond, “dummying” the opposition, swerved through in fine style, beating the opposition, to score between the posts. His kick added the extra points. Athletic 16, Kia Toa 0.

On the resumption, Kia Toa again pressed, coming downfield with the ball at their feet. From a struggle in Athletic’s twenty-five, Nesbit, who had been playing a sound game, followed up a kick and dived over. Strange's kick failed.

Atliletio 16, Kia Toa 3. Kia Toa kept up the pressure and Mullins was afforded a shot at goal, but the ball fell short. Mullins sent Kia Toa away in a rush that kept Athletic hard on the defensive. Hard plav saw Kia Toa gain ground and Mullins, following an infringement, endeavoured to find the uprights, but the ball hit the bar and bounced back into play. Athletic cleared. Kia Toa came back to the attack and a. struggle took place close to Athletic s line. Strange secured and went oyer. Mullins converted from a wide angle. Athletic 16, Kia Toa 8.

Kia Toa made further efforts to reduce Athletic’s lead and the game was kept in the latter’s twenty-five. The green and blacks were fortunate in clearing from a scrum on their line. Morgan grassed Fearnley while in possession a minute or two later. Again Athletic were lucky in saving. O’Keefe then put in a determined bid for Kia Toa, but the ball went outdeep in Athletic’s twenty-five. The latter cleared from the line-out, and plav came almost to half-way, where off-side play gave Mullins a shot at goal. His kick was successful, the ball sailing between the uprights from close to the 6ide line.

Athletic 16, Kia Toa 11

Working like Trojans, Kia Toa maintained a last pace and Athletic had no rest from a hard defence. Repeatedly Kia Toa came down the field, Boldt beiug a decided asse*, but the defence held. From a loose rush about midfield, Tetlev secured and was successful with a drop kick—a very creditable effort.

Athletic 16, Kia Toa 15. Time was then called. Mr H. H. Hands controlled the game.

FEILDING ACCOUNT FOR WOODVILLE.

HOME REARGUARD SUPERIOR

Better combination and a safe connecting link between the yellow van and rearguard was in the main responsible for the heavy defeat which Feilding inflicted on Woodville at Johnston Park on Saturday the yellow backs showing greatly improved play, while Shapleski, at half, kept them well supplied with the leather. The packs were evenly matched, and were the blue backs’ equal to their front rankers they would be a hard team to beat. The visitors also sadly lacked a good place kick and line finder, their deficiency in this respect costing them a lot of hard work. The teams were :

Feilding.—A. Waldin, Bowler, O. Hight, Pike. C. Hight, Lynch, Simpson, G'lark, Shapleski. Elliott, G. Darragh, H. Darragh, R. Darragh, Kelly Cuff.

Woodville. —Burlace, Hayes, Redwood. Scott, Gillespie. Goodwin, Wigzell, Charles, Eades, Jones, McKenzie, Morgan, Scoullar, Grinlinton, Hutchinson.

At ten minutes past the appointed hour G. Darragh led his men on to the field for the visitors to defend the river end. The forwards mixed it freely from the kick-off, the blues forcing Feilding back* to their twentyfive where one of the invaders got m front of the ball and C. Hight relieved. From a line out Bowler bumped the leather back to Kelly who punted to the open, but the yellow pack were slow in getting down "and Burlace lined out. Midfield play followed, both sides making temporary raids which were repulsed. Gillespie broke through the ruck following a line out and with Hutchinson in support penetrated the yellows’ outer defences before the opposition rallied. Backing up well, the blue scrummagers drove the homesters back to defend hard, and the blues’ chance to open their account came when Hutchinson had an easy shot from a penalty, but the kick went wide. From the twenty-five kick out the vellow pack combined in a thrust which caught the opposition unprepared and the visitors fell back rapidly. Playing, one man short, Eades, having gone off injured, the blues strove hard to keep their line intact, but from a line out right in the corner Lynch dived over. Cuff missed with the kick. —Feilding 3—o. At this stage Dean came on to raise the blue pack to full strength again. Vigorous forward play followed. The ball collapsed, another one having to be requisitioned. The yellows were making attempts to open up the game, Shapleski repeatedly sending the inner men away, but faulty handling halted the movements. Using the side line, the yellows worked their way deep into the "blues’ terirtory when from a scrum about ten yards ' off the line Shapleski secured the leather to neatly work the “blind side”' and score behind the posts. Cuff again missed.— Feilding 6—o. The next score followed almost immediately after. A forward scrummage followed the kick-in, )\ igzell finally sending the blues away for Goodwin to badlv miss the connection. R. Darragh' and Waldin intercepted the movement, the former booting well down for H. Darragh to come up quickly and beat Burlace to the force. Cuff converted.—Feilding 11-0. The blues combined in a drive on resuming, which carried them to the yellows’ danger zone where a penalty brought needy relief, C. Hight lining out well downfield. Getting the leather from the line out, Shapleski sent his men away, the yellow rearguard getting into action perfectly. R. Darragh attempted to cut in, but failed; the leather passed out to Waldin, G. Darragh, H. Darragh, who shook off his tacklers to get over. Cuff found the uprights with a good kick.—Feilding 16—0. Half time found the score unchanged. , The yellows made the running on resuming, “Morkel” Hight breaking through to streak for the line, but the pass out found no one in position and the blues relieved to halfway. The succeeding play was spectacular even if not scientific. The yellows drove their way back to the blues’ last line where a timely mark by Jones saved the situation, and following up fast from the kick Redwood caught Cuff in possession and an open field lay in front. With one or two scrammagers in support, the blue centre carried the game right through a scattered opposition, but R. Darragh made a quick trip across field to find the line with a “speculator.” From the line-out Feilding did as they liked, sweeping upfield in rapid fashion. Gaining the blue twenty-five, H. Darragh and Waldin beat the opposition for the latter to score an easy try. Cuff failed to convert.—Feilding IP—O. Infusing some sting into their play, the visitors took the offensive and the yellows were obliged to retreat.

Following up fast, the blue.serummagers bustled the home rearguard, andj McKenzie securing possession near the line, bullocked his way over to draw first blood for Woodville. Goodwin's kick grazed the posts.—l 9—3. Heartened by their success, the blues livened up their play and McKenzie was again prominent, but he elected to pass out when his run looked promising, and with the connection missed the yellows regained possession. Clarke and Simpson put in a good dribble upfield. the movement ending in a melee on the line from which Lynch scored. C. Hight failed badly with the kick. -22-3.

Again the visitors attacked strongly, the rearguard staging a display which placed them in an assaulting position, but a second time they gave up possession when a score was in sight. The yellows, however, failed to clear and from a scramble on the line Hayes scored. Goodwin missed with the kick. —22-6. Time was called shortly after with no change in the scores. Mr H. Hope controlled the game.

THE CURTAIN RAISER. MASSEY COLLEGE MAKE THEIR DEBUT. BUT SUFFER DEFEAT. Tlie curtain raiser on the oval at the Showgrounds was furnished by the Massey -College 'and Old Boys junior fifteens, the former combination making its first appearance in local football. A« they filed out on to the area the Collegians bore a very smart appearance in their light blue jerseys with stockings of the same, colour topped with maroon, they furnishing a distinct contrast to the drab uniform of their opponents. Hostilities were entered upon by Roger, the three-year-old son of Professor Peren, principal of the college, kicking off. Old Boys who played with the angular sun at their backs, signalling the kick out by entering foreign territory and, although repelled, came tfgain and offside by a blue player gave Seymour a shot at goal from within good range and he made no mistake. Old Boys 3-0.

Fast following up by the College forwards enabled them to work to the assault and, from a scrum right under the blacks’ goal posts, Thorpe set his back line . moving and the leather went along the back division to Davie on the left wing, who dashed. over wide out. Thorpe’s kick went across the goal front. Massey College 3-3. The Collegians, despite the fact that the majority of them had only recently arrived at the institution, were endeavouring to open up at every opportunity, and they were keeping their opponents busy for quite a period. Finally a fast rush downfield carried play into the corner and from a succeeding scrum Norris received to cut through for a good try. Seymour failed. Old Boys 6-3.

A fast pace was being maintained with the blues taking a full share of the play, but a centring kick by Dawick 'enabled Collins to rush up. Although he failed to grasp the leather, he kicked through for Seymour to follow through and snap up to outpace the opposition and run round behind the posts. Taking the kick himself, he goaled. Old Boys 11-3. A pretty individual effort by Waugh saw the black half corkscrew his way right through the defences until down in front of the blues’ goal where he was takon tfrom behind. However, a wide flung pass across to the opposite wing brought Bryden into action and he dashed over at the corner. Seymour failed.—Old Boys 14 —3. The next score came from a misdirected drop from the field by Norris, Collins and Bryden following up hard for the former to secure the force. The kick failed and half time was called with the scores reading:

Old Boys 17, Massey Collego 3. A few minutes following upon resumption, Old Boys went to the attack and Collins drew the defence prior to handing on to Bryden, who in turn sent on to Dawick for tho rover to cross wide out. Seymour’s kick was a poor one. Old Boys 20—3. The pace set at opening was now telling upon the blues and, front a scrum, Norris danced his way through. Although brought down just short of the line, he recovered his feet to score. Seymour’s kick hung low. Old Boys 23 — 3. A handling bout by the blues threatened danger until a forward coming in offside nullified. At this stage Meadows, of the College team, was compelled to retire, having put his knee out. In the closing moments of the spell, Massey College attempted to pierce the defence on occasions, but their opponents held the major portion of the territorial advantage, the final scores being: — Old Boys 23, Massey College 3. Mr A. R. McKegg carried the whistle. HOROWHENUA. Senior. —Shannon 11 v. Otaki 11; Hui Mai 3 v. Wanderers 3, Foxton a bye. Juniors. —Shannon D v. Meraroa 9, Otaki 52 v. Paraparaunui 3, Waikanae 3 v. Hui Mai 0, Foxton 11 v. Wanderers 5. < Thirds.—Tokomaru S v. Shannon 3, Foxton 6 v. Weraroa 0 OROUA SUB-UNIOX. , Seniors. —Wnituna 3 v. Kimbolton 0; Apiti 8 v. Rangiwahia 6- Juniors: Waituna 11 v. Kimbolton 6; Apiti 11 v. Rangiwahia 6. TE KAWAU SUB-UNION. Seniors: Rongotea 19 v. Hui Mai 5; Oroua Downs 3v. Awahuri 3. Juniors: Rongotea defeated Huia. Thirds: Rongotea 10 v. Hui Mai B 6; Hui Mai A won by default from Huia. BUSH UNION. At Pahiatua.—Athletic 9 v. Nirealia. 0. RESULTS IN OTHER CENTRES. Hawke’s Bay.—Pirates 3 v. Hastings H. 5.0.8. 0; "Napier H. 5.0.8. 53 v. Maori Agricultural College 0. Timaru.—Old Boys 16 v. Temuka 12; Star 18 v. Celtic 6; Zingan 9 v. Waihi S. Wairarapa.—Old Boys 17 v. Masterton 3; Gladstone 13 v. Red Star 6; Carterton 15 v. Greytown 8. Dannevirke. —Hunter Shield competition: Excelsior 9 v. Pirates 6; Ranger 3 v. United 3; Old Boys 11 v. Tipapaltuku 9. Auckland.—’Varsity 11 r. Grammar 3, Marist 12 v. Grafton 11, Ponsonby 11 v. City 8, Training College 25 v. Manukau 11, Technical Old Boys 21 v. College Rifles 10. Wellington.—Senior A: Poneke 18 v. University 14, Athletic 16 v. Marist 11, Wellington 14 v. Berliampore 0, Petone 22 v. Oriental 9, Old Boys 22 v. Eastbourne 10. Senior-B: Hutt 15 v. University 3, Oriental 17 v. Jolm-som-ille 11.

Invercargill.—Southern 29 v. Pirates (No. 1) 21, Waikiwi 6 v. Pirates (No. 2) 5, Invercargill 9 v. Star 8. Dunedin.—Dunedin 15 v. Union 14 ; Pirates 9 v. Southern 0; ’Varsity A 39 v. Zingari 0; Taieri 7 v. Kaikorai 6; Alhambra 32 v. ’Varsity B 3. Southern Taranaki.—Athletic 18 v. Kaponga 6, Waimate 9 v. Eltliam 8, Hawera 18 v. Okaiawa 5, Opunnke 6 v. Patea 0. » Christchurch.—’Varsity 36 v. Sydenham 6 j Christchurch 27. r. West Old

Boys 6; Merivale 15 v. Linwood 5; Albion 16 v. Technicall6. Taranaki. —Clifton 19 v. Stratford 14, Inglewood 19 v. Okato 0, Old Boys 11 v. Star 9, Tukapa 17 v. Celtic 3, THE MOASCAR CUP. SUGGESTED AS ’VARSITY TROPHY “The suggestion is a wise one,” declared Mr H. Frost (Auckalnd) at the meeting of itlie New Zealand Union, when-Mr G. A. Maddison urge that the Moascar Cup should be given to the university colleges for competition owing to the fact that the secondary schools had failed to maintain a competition for the trophy. Mr Frost said such an historic trophv should not be lying idle. A recommendation in that direction to the management committee was decided on. ALL BLACK TRIALS. WAIRARAPA NOMINATIONS. Per Press Association. MASTERTON, May 19. The following Wairarapa nominations for inclusion in the All Black trial match to be played at Wellington on June 3 have been made by the selector, Mr W. McKenzie, of Cartertoßacks: L. Roach, C. Stringfellow, R. Cundy, A. E. Cooke. Forwards: K. Reid, M. Willoughby, W. Reside. , ~ ~ The following are not available I. Harvey, W. Irvine and h. "u----lougkby. WANGANUI NOMINATIONS. WANGANUI, May 19. The Wanganui nominations for .the North Island Rugby team are: Kilby (half), Carlson (centre), Coulston (hooker).

p. \V. D. L. For. Ag. Pts Feilding U.B. 4 2 1 1 63 56 5 Old Bov 4 2 — 2 76 59 4 Ivia Toa 4 2 — 2 62 43 4 Feilding 4 2 — 2 61 52 4 Athletic 4 2 — 2 33 70 4 Woodville ... 4 1 1 2 30 45 3 24 11 2 11 325 325 24 JUNIORS. Points. Ch. P. \Y. D. L. For. Ag. Pts Old Bovs ... 4 4 — — 69 9 8 High School 4 3 1 — 48 20 7 kia Toa A . 4 3 — 1 62 13 6 Kia Toa B . 4 3 — 1 44 15 6 Feilding O.B. 4 1 1 2 6 66 3 W.E.O.B 4 2 — 2 19 29 4 Feilding 4 1 — 3 16 64 2 United Val. . 4 1 — 3 9 37 2 Massey Col A 3 0 — 3 3 23 0 Massey Col B 3 0 — 3 0 0 0. 38 13 2 13 276 276 33