BIG DAY OF RUGBY

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 204, 29 July 1929, Page 2

BIG DAY OF RUGBY

MANAWATU A BEAT BUSH. OROUA TOO GOOD FOR B TEAM. Local Rugby enthusiasts were offered diversified football at the Showgrounds on Saturday when the Auckland and Palmerston North-Wellington commercial travellers staged a burlesque match, for the Muscle-Raiser Shield, while the ordinary junior and-lower grad© inter-club competitions were proceeded with. The Manawatu authorities seized the opportunity to fulfill fixtures afield, the -A representatives opposing Bush Union at Pahiatua, while the 13 team met Oroua Sub-Union to determine who was to meet Te Kawau in tho Wallace Cup final. Manawatu encountered strong opposition at Pahiatua, the home forwards proving themselves to bo a dashing, hard working set, it being superior speed in the rearguard which was largely responsible for Manawatu’6 victory. Oroua proved too good for the B’s at Kimbolton, tho homo side running up 11 points without reply. Tli© continuation of the junior competition on Saturday witnessed the defeat of tho former leaders, Old Boys, who went under to Kia Toa in no uncertain manner, the double blues, carrying tho day by 19 points to nil. As a .result the winners of Saturday now take a’one point precedence over Old Boys on the championship table.

THE SCORE BOARD. REPRESENTATIVE ‘FIXTURES. Manawatu A 14 v. Bu6h 9. Oroua 11 v. Manawatu B. 0. Auckland Commercial Travellers 10 v. Palmerston North-Wellington Commercial Travellers 9. JUNIOR INTER-CLUB. Kia Toa A 19 v. Old Boys 0. Masaoy College A. 18 v. Feilding 10. West End 6 v. United Valley 3. Massey College B 9 v. Feilding 0.8. 3. High School defaulted to Kia Toa B. THIRDS. West End defaulted to Kia Toa. Old Boys A 18 v. St. Patrick’s 5. Feilding H.S. 16 v. Bunnythorpo 6. FOURTHS. High School 53 v. Feilding H.S. 0. Kia Toa won by default from St. Patr‘Ck b ' FIFTH GRADE. Albion 9 v. Technical 0. Phoenix 3 v. Gordon 0. SIXTHS. Albion 6 v. Technical 0. Gordon 14 v. Phoenix 0.

CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE. JUNIOR.

VICTORY AT PAHIATUA. MANAWATU’S FIVE POINT MARGIN BUSH FORWARDS PLAY WELL. Although neighbouring unions, it has not been the practice in the past for Bush and Manawatu to exchange annual visits. However, with Bush coming more and more into prominence in the Rugby firmament, a trial of strength was held last year when Manawatu enjoyed a comfortable enough victory by 24 points to eight. In the interim, Bush haa proved capable of producing a foriyard in Mahoney who was deemed worthy of All Black honours, and who is at present representing his country on the playing fields of Australia, while they have also become the proud holders of the Bebbington Shield which they wrested from Horowhenua a few weeks ago. One the basis of that performance it was apparent that Manawatu would be encountering no mean foe when its representatives stepped out on to the area at Pahiatua on Saturday, more particularly as the ground surface was extremely soft as the result of the inclement conditions of th,9 past week. Nevertheless, the rearguards of both divisions handled the ball fairly freely, although tijero was a considerable amount of faulty work. -i* l ® Bush Union presented a fine set of hard working forwards arid it was only superior speed in the greens’ rearguard which ena bled them to register the victory. On the day’s play the home fifteen were fully deserving of a draw. The rival combinations which filed out were as under. Bush (maroon).— Stevenson, Wolland, Tait (captain), Harris, B. Udy, Rj ddl ®> Wright, Galvin Mabey, H. Udy, Moymhan; Raleigh, McKay, Ralfe, Kendal. Manawatu (green). — _ S. BramweU, Strange, Fletcher, Page, Riddell, Ormond, Thompson, Hutchinson, Crawford, Preston,

McKenzie, Parsons, Conrad (captain), G. H Bush kicked off towards the southern goal, there being an entire absence ot wind and play settled in green territory for some minutes until McKenzio burst clear to midfield. The green forwards swept down and a short dash and stab punt led to the maroons taking refuge in a force. Hard on tho kick out McKay came away with tho ball at his too and a pass out was narrowly stemmed on tho right wing. Fletcher cleared to Stevenson and the full back raced across field to feed Harris, the winger being forced out just inside the corner flag. From tho throw in the maroon forwards barged over tho line, Ralfo being granted the score. B. Udy failed with tho kick. Bush 3, Manawatu A 0.

Immediately on the kick out, S. Bramwell came across field to open up and the ball wont out to Page, the winger going into the twenty-five before being halted. Out the ball again sped, Riddell cutting in only to be grassed just short of his objective. The home forwards came to the rescue, but a handling bout set in action by Thompson saw Strange fail to get clear. Mis-handling by Eramwell let the hard following up forwards smother him and the leather went from hand to hand to Harris on the right wing to complete. The rango proved too great for Udy.

Bush 6, Manawatu A 0.

The green defence was very ragged and the bustling tactics of the burly homesters caught them sadly astray immediately following and they were lucky to prevent a score along the left wing. Stevenson, the home full-back, was proving safe) but fast following on a ground kick by Fletcher and Strange caught him awkwardly placed, but he handed back to Harris to clear. However, Thompson came across to send on to McKenzie, the forward bursting through prior to handing on to Riddell to Pago for the winger to dash over wide out. Fletcher failed.

Manawatu A 3, Bush 6.

Bramwell was evidently off form for he let the maroons through onoe again and although Ormond finally cleared, B. Udy had a drop at goal from the field, the ball dropping alongside the posts. A simple try came the day of the greens when Strange and Thompson followed through on a ground kick to catch Stevenson in possession and the ball worked free son in possession and the ball worked free, for Thompson to kick over the lino and fall on it. Orpiond failed to add the major points. Manawatu A 6, Bush 6.

The home forwards were doing great work on the line-out, but the groen rcareuard were proving too fast for the opposition and a handling bout saw the ball work along the line, Fletcher cutting in prior to handing on to Page for the winger to complete in good position. Ormond’s kick failed to rise. Manawatu A 9, Bush 6.

The Bush forwards came back to the attack, but a return by Stevenson was

snapped up by Riddell who sent on to Strange and the winger outpaced the opposition to go the full length of the field and ground behind the posts. F letcher goaled. . Manawatu A 14, Bush o.

On resumption following the the greens went to the attack and RiddoU danced his way to the maroon s go-il line only to pass forward and from the ensuing scrum the homesters forced. Wrignt burst through . the ruck and the leather passed to McKay whp went the remaining distance to score a good try. B. Udy s kick passed outside. Bush 9/ Manawatu A 14.

A centring kick by Bramwoll spelt danger to the greens when Riddell accepted to open up, but the advance was smothered deep in green territory. A beautifoi interception by Fletcher saw the centie go down to Stevenson only to slip and fall and in a flash Tait was off with, the maroons in support. Although halted, Wright dodged round the scrum to beat the opposition and Manawatu were lucky to escape with a force. Once again the Bush forwards came back in a sweeping rush and from a pass out along the blind 6ido, Harris was swung into touch in goal. Following a hot period on the defence, the green forwards worked clear and Strange made a bid along tho right wing only to be halted, while Page also put in a strong burst on tho dpposito sid© of tho ground immediately following, but tho defence held. Tho green rear-guard had now settled down better and were throwing trie ball about, although much of their work was faulty and the maroon forwards were replying with strong frontal attacks. The pace had, however, gone out of the play, but Crawford and Conrad led tho visiting forwards into foreign territory where Fletcher had a fruitless shot at goal. Although Udy cleared, Brarnwell lined out twice in succession with ground kicks which forced the homesters back. Faulty handling allowed tho maroons to invade, the forwards going over the goal line, only to lose possession. BramweU saved nicely when called on almost immediately following, while McKenzie gained a big stretch of territory with a hefty kick for tli© greens, which gave them breathing space. However, tho maroons made a big bid to secure the honours, their forwards going great guns right to the end and with a score almost a certainty, a scrummager was guilty of picking out in a meleo right on tho line. Time found the greens at the centre, they emerging with the honurs possibly somewhat luckily. Mr B. Harvey controlled the game.

WALLACE CUP GAME.

OROUA DEFEAT MANAWATU B.

"fn a sparkling gamo at Kimbolton todav tho Manawatu second fifteen suttered defeat at tho hands of tho Oroua SubUnion representatives to tho tuno ot li P Tho visitors played good football, but they met an opposition that rose to great heights of play and outclassed them throughout. Play was fast and spectacular from whistle to whistle and Oroua fully deserved their win. Tho teams were as follow: — Oroua (bluo and black).—Berkhan, Dais, Spence, Hartley, Smith, Browning, Buckman, Parsons, Cawood, McKenzie, A. Martin, Yilcs, Miles,' Osborne, Glassford. Manawatu B (whito and green).—Wasley, Cochrane, Dowe, Elliot, Sampson, G Darragh, Sbapleski, Robertson, Sutherland, 0. Hight, Wells, Beard, Baker, Heard, Flowers. , Spence set the leather in motion for tho blues, Hight accepting to punt high, a forward tussle ensuing. Heard broke through to bo repulsed by Berkhan and an exchango of kicks between the rearguards saw Wasloy line-out at half-way. Martin came away from tho lino with tho ball at his toe and a promising movement broke down when Hartley was out of position to accept a hand on from Spence. Tho blues remained on tho offensive and a nice cut-in by Browning saw Hartley dash for the line to be solidly grassed by Shapleski just short of his objective. Following a scrum, Elliott dived through tho ruck to boot downfield the pack sweeping down in support. Tight play in tho blues’ twenty-fivo followed, tho greens being awarded a penalty from which Baker narrowly missed. A bustling charge by tho blue pack regained the territorial advantage and exciting play in front of tho greens’ posts took place. Several movements to scoro wore nullified by forward passes. A sturdy defence by the visitors repelled the attackers who fell back fast to defend. Shaplcski set a sweeping movement in train, but a faulty pass infield by Cochrane gave the blues possession and the drive was held up. Successive drives by tho * blues were sent back by Wasloy, who was playing a safe game, tho greens finally breaking through per medium of Shaplcski, a nippy movement in tho rearguard breaking down short of the lino. Aggressive play by the greens threatened danger to tho blues for a while, but a splendid clearance to halfw'ay by Berkhan gave tho defenders relief, and fast following up by tho forwards put the blues in an assaulting position. Buckman sent his inner men away in midfied, the leather reaching Dais on tho wing who jinked his way through the opposition to hand on to Spence who scored in tho corner. Berkhan failed to convert. Oroua 3 —6. Half-time was called -with the greens on tho attack. A green thrust on resuming spelt trouble for the blues, hut a good recovery sent the raiders back and a dual effort between Spence and Hartley, after Wasley had just failed to open the greens’ account from a mark, saw play transferred to the opposite end where Hartley sustained an injury and retired, Robinson taking his placo on the wing. Spence set the newcomer in action, a good run giving him only Wesley to pass, but the green custodian was safe and the winger was solidly grassed. Midfield play followed, both sides contesting every foot of ground. Drive after drive was repelled by the opposing rearguards, but the greens finally got away per medium of Sampson, the leather travelling along the whole line, Darragh making a dashing run before sending on to Cochrane who was crowded out. A return movement by the blues took place, Dais accepting a return kick from Wasley to get into his stride and burst through the defence to the open. Hauled down from behind, he handed on tp Parsons, to Miles, who was dragged back inches short of his objective. The blue scrummagers swarmed on the ball, and from the melee Spenco secured to make,a great opening for Robinson to get over. The kick failed. —Onoua 6-0.

Playing like backs, the blue forwards commenced to throw the leather about in sparkling style. Miles and Parsons staged a dual effort which had the greens in trouble, but playing the ball on the ground by the latter spoilt the movement, Baker lining out at half-way. From the line-out the blues set up an attack which reached the green goal area where Spence accepted a pass out from the ruck to hand on to Robinson, to Parsons, and in a dodgy run the three handled the leather in pretty fashion for Robinson to cut in and go over under the posts. Berkham converted and the game ended: —

Oroua 11, Manawatu B 0 Mr N. J. Short ably refereed.

JUNIOR MATCH AT SHOWGROUNDS. EASY WIN FOR KIA TOA. The leaders in the junior grade competition, Old Boys and Kia Tjoa A met at the Showgrounds on Saturday . Kia Toa swarmed to Old Boys’ territory immediately on the start, and a scrum ensued close to the latter’s line. The double blues hooked the ball and A. Weston secured it to scramble over. Powell failed to convert. Kia Toa 3, Old Boys 0. With the line found well down in Old Boys’ twenty-five, Kia Toa attacked again. Two freo kicks, however, gave relief.. Argyle (Kia Toa) was injured and had to leave the field at this stage, being replaced by Mitchell. Weston and Scorgie received the ball after «ho blacks had hooked it from a serum, and the latter was grassed about a yard from Kia Toa’s line. Following a line-out, Old Boys nressod and Collins had an easy shot at goal, but missed. Kia Toa set off and hemmed Old Boys in. An infringement gave the blacks a respite, but it was short lived. Kia Toa maintained the offensive and Thomas succeeding in scoring at the corner. Powell’s kick failed.—Kia Toa 6, Old Boys 0. Passing tactics gained ground for Old Boys, and twice they were unfortunate in rushes being halted on Kia Tioa’s line, the

double blues being successful in clearing. Coming upfield in short bursts; Kia Toa again placed Old Boys on the defensive. The backs began to handle the ball and a good movement culminated in A. Weston scoring. Powell again failed with the kick. —Kia Toa 9, Old Boyß 0. Half time saw tho scores unchanged. With good forward combination, Kia Toa bustled Old Boys, but found that iheir opponents could play the same game. Withers sent the blacks away in gopd style, but play was held up when Norris had to be removed from the field, having sustained a bad cut over the eye in a collision with a doublo blue player. Kilpatrick had a shot at goal ■ from a wide angle, but failed. A lino-out followed, in which Kia Toa were penalised for charging. Old Boys wero afforded another try at goal, but tho ball went wide. The Kia Toa forwards followed up a long field kick and Scorgie was caught in possession on his goal line. A scrum followed, as did a lino out, but Old Boys succeeded in fending off the attack and when Kia Toa were awarded a free kick the ball failed to find the uprights. Kia Toa again attacked, but Old Boys forced. The game had developed into a very hard one, and there was little give or take. Morgan was the next injured and had to leave the field. Old Boys adopted tho offensive for a few minutes, but Kia Toa secured tho ball and a “fielder” was followed up by Weston, resulting in his having a clear field to score alongside the posts. Weston converted. —Kia Toa 14, Old Boys 0. Directly afterwards Weston endeavoured to kick a goal, but failed. Nesbitt further added to Kia Toa’s tally when ho scrambled over under Old Boy’s posts. F. Powell’s kick raised tho flags, and tho gamo ended: —

Kia Toa 19, Old Boys 0.

Mr A. McKogg refereed. PLAYERS INJURED.

Very hard forward play marked a section of the match. Several players on both sides received solid bumps and three were compelled to leave the field, being Argyle and Morgan (Kia Toa) and Norris (Old Boys). The play, however, was clean, but both sets of forwards adopted hard, bullocking tactics. MANAWATU JUNIORS. TO OPPOSE BUSH JUNIORS. Mid-week Rugby enthusiasts will be afforded the opportunity of witnessing a junior representative contest at tho Showgrounds on Wednesday when Bush and Manawatu juniors will try conclusions. On the basis of the showing made by the Bush seniors at Pahiatua on Saturday, it will be surprising if the visitors do not field a strong forward division. The fifteen selected by Messrs J. A. Colquhoun and E. Clovely, joint selectors, to do duty for Manawatu aro as under: —Full-back, McKay (Kia Toa); three-quarters, Moffatt (To Kawau), Norris (Old Boys), Smith (Kia Toa); five-eighths, Kelly (Kia Toa), Benge )Feilding); half-back, Waugh (Old Boys); wing-forward, McDonald (West End); front row, Nesbit (Kia Toa), Varcoe (Old Boys); lock, Yuile (United Valley) ; supports, Fraser (High School), Manning (Feilding); back row, Comber (Kia Toa), Withers (Old Boys). Emergencies. Forwards: Hitchens (Feilding), Shearman (West End); backs, Powelll (Kia Toa), Bryden (Old Boys). Any players unable to turn out are asked to notify the secretary of the Manawatu Rugby District Council. The team will assemble at tho Showgrounds at 2 p.m. “MUSCLE RAISER” SHIELD. WON BY AUCKLAND. At the Showgrounds on Saturday, teams from the Auckland and Palmerston NorthWellington Commercial Travellers’ Associations met in a charity burlesque Rugby match for the “Muscle Raiser” Shield. Auckland were successful in wresting tho trophy from tho holders by 10 points to 9. Attired in all manner and styles of garments, the home team and the visitors provided plenty of amusement for a packed stand and a large crowd about the fence. Auckland opened the . game, but were penalised for obstructing “a girl,” and Palmerston North’s pirate full-back sent up a “brilliant” liner. The local team’s “ballet dancer” sought to guide tho ball between tho uprights, but failed, although “she” showed up as a person of weight in a following serum. Discarding his kilt, an Auckland forward cleared in a manner —much more spectacular than orthodox. The “ballot girl,” “clown” and “elderly lady” set off in a trot, but skirts wero a hamper to the former and latter. Another Palmerston North “lady,” adorned in a blue frock and red hat, streaked upfield to support “her” brother clown and “sister” “ballet dancer.” With a series of cartwheels, a Palmerstonian gained ground. Tho “lady” of the red hat and blue frock, together with tho local team’s clown, refused to be pushed aside, and the “lady’s” energy and elbow work earned Palmerston North’s first score. The “ballet girl” nearly converted. Palmerston North 3, Auckland 0.

Palmerston North’s “lady” members livened ‘up the crowd with a catchy “passing” rush, in which everything went. “Selling the dummy” to “her” opponents, the “lady” of the red hat and another “lady,” attired in a spotted print dress, swept the field aside for the first “lady” to score at the corner. Palmerston North 6, Auckland 0. Being of gentle dispositions, the “ladies” of the Palmerston North team did not offer very strenuous opposition to an Auckland rush, and a score was registered under the posts and converted.—Palmerston North 6, Auckland 5. With the Auckland full back “pelting” downfield, the Palmerston North forwards “scorched” across the field. The full-back passed, but the other player was caught by his tunic, and the “ballet girl” stood him on his head as a further precautionary measure. The ball went out and half time was then called.

The second spell was even a greater burlesque than the first. The “lady” of tho red hat, who, at some time early in the spell had lost “her” skirt, was in a happy combination with the “ballet dancer” and the “lady” of the print frock. Auckland, however, succeeded in breaking through a “strenuous” defence and in scoring under the posts. The extras were added and the scores stood 10-6 in favour of Auckland.

Accepting a pass, a burly Auckland forward side-stepped the attentions of the “ballet girl,” but the latter was avenged by the “lady” in the print frock, who grassed him. Palmerston North’s full-hack then ran through the field and handed the ball to a supporter to score. The kick failed.—Palmerston North 9, Auckland 10. Timo was then called. Mr A. McKegg carried the whistle. COMIC MIDGET GAME. In the interval at the Showgrounds a “midget” . game (with the “midgets” ranging from about 16st. to 4st.) provided the crowd with plenty of amusement. Included in the players were “Irvine,” “Lucas,” “Hart,” “Nepia,” “Steele,” “Porter,” “Ifwerson,” “Kelly” and “Paewai” (with a four foot beard). The honours appeared to be about even and the burlesque of All Black form was enjoyed. HOROWHENUA UNION.

The final of the senior Horowhenua championship resulted :—Wanderers (Levin) 11 v. Foxton 8. The winning try was scored on the call of time. Juniors. —Foxton 13 v. Shannon 12. Thirds.—Weraroa 11 v. Shannon 3. Foxton defaulted to Tokomaru. Primary Schools.—Austin Banner competition : Shannon 0 v. Ohau 0.

TE KAWAU UNION. Senior: Oroua Downs 10 v. Rongotea 0; Awahuri 8 v. Hua Mai 0. RESULTS IN OTHER CENTRES. Wellington.—Senior A : Petono 14 v. Oriental 5; Wellington 12 v. Berhampore 5 ; Old Boys 19 v. Eastbourne 10; University 24 v. Poneke 9; Marist 13 v. Athletio 8. Senior B: Johnsonville 9 v. Oriental 5; Hutt 20 v. Training College 0; Selwyn 9 v. Upper Hutt 8; University 16 v. Melrose 0. Porirua 9 v. Old Boys 3. Auckland. —University 9 v. Grammar Old Boys 3; Grammar 6 v. King’s College 0; Marist 22 v. Grafton 3; Technical ll v.

College Rifles 8 ; Ponsonby 31 v. City 8; Manukau 17 v. Training College 12. Wairarapa.—Old Boys 41 v. Red Star 3; Gladstone 14 v. Carterton 11; Greytown 65 v. Masterton 3. Dunedin.—Taieri 6 v. Union 0; Alhambra 19 V. Zingari 0; University A 27 v. Pirates 5; Kaikorai 17 v. Varsity B 4; Southern 23 v. Dunedin 8. Taranaki. —Tukapa 13 v. Old Boys 10; Star 31 v. Okato 0; Inglewood 9 v. Clifton 0; Stratford 33 v. Celtio 3; Hawera 15 v. Waimato 0; Opunake ' 6 v. Okaiawa 3; Kaponga 9v. Patea 6;. Athletic 21 v. Eltham 6. Oamaru.—South Canterbury 11 v. North Otago 8. It was a last-minuto score. Tho ground was heavy. Hawke’s Bay.—Hastings 13 v. Technical College Old Boys 4; High School Old Boys 13 v. Pirates 3; Hastings H. 5.0.8. 13 v. M.A.C. 6. , Dannovirko. —Tipapakuku 10 v. United 3; Rangers 23 v. Excelsior 0. t Nelson. —Nelson successfully defended the Soddon Shield for tho eleventh time in succession against West Coast, tho result being 19 points to nine. Christchurch. —Country 9 v. Town 8. Invercargill.—Pirates No. 2 12 v. Southern 9, Pirates No. 1 20 v. Invercargill 11; Star 44 v. Waikiwi 8. Waikato.—Peace Cup match : Morrinflville 10 v,' Thames 10; Hamilton 27 v. Taupiri-0. W^iroa.. —Barry Cup : Poverty Bay 16 v. Wairoa 11. Taihape.—Wanganui 27 v. Taihape 16.

CANTERBURY UNION’S JUBILEE.

Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, July 27. The Canterbury Rugby Union colabrated its golden jubilee to-day. Thousands of old Rugby players, including many whose names were household words in the days when the game was young, assembled in Christchurch to take part, many having come from far afield in response' to the invitation. Maori footballers and entertainers gave hakas and dances at Lancaster Park and later a match was played Town v. Country.

FINAL RUGBY TEST.

WIN FOR AUSTRALIA.

FIFTEEN POINTS TO THIRTEEN.

SYDNEY, July 28.

Tho final match of the Rugby Tost series between New Zealand and Australia was played at tho Sydney Crickot Ground yesterday and provided an epic struggle. Australia won by 15 points to 13. Ncjy Zealand’s unique position of fighting to win a single Test, as against Australia’s ambition to secure an unprecedented victory in all threo produced an unusual tenseness in the players of both sides, who were specially primed for tho event. Tho weather was perfect, sunny and without wind, while tho ground was hard in the central area. The attendance reached 29,000. A section of Boy Scout guests of tho Rugby Union gavo their war-cry prior to tho big match. Carlcton replaced Oliver in the New Zealand team, the latter being unable to play owing to a face injury suffered in Queensland, and at, tho last moment Leys replaced Dailey. Tho teams were as follow: AUSTRALIA.

Full-back —W cstfield. Three-quarters—McGhio, Towers, King, E. Ford. Five-eighth—Lawton. Half—Malcolm. Forwards —Breckcnridgo, J. Ford, Ives, Haroalainen, Finlay, Thompson, Bonis, Cerutti. NEW ZEALAND. Full-back—Tuck. Three-quarters—Grensidc, Stringfellow, Hook. Five-eighths: Carlcton, Lilburne. Half—Leys. Wing-forward—Porter (captain). Front row —Reid, Cottrell. Lock—Sonntag. Supports—Rika, McWilliams. Back row—Kivell, Snow. Following Lawton’s kick-off from tho south-end of the ground, tho Australians commenced a loose dribbling attack.. Tho pressure was relieved by a penalty kick to the centre. Then by good combined play New Zealand invaded the Australian territory. Australia replied by carrying the game to midfiold, but tho Blacks again pressed, and from a penalty Lilburne narrowly missed the goal. Leys and Stringfellow each essayed, a drop-kick at goal, but the attempts were not successful. Continuing the pressure New Zealand worked closo to the right-hand side corner of tho goal-line. Thcro Cottcrell swiftly passed infield to McWilliams, who scored within eight minutes of the start. Lilburne failed to convert. Now Zealand 3 Australia 0 Tho All Blacks were now showing sparkling form and four minutes later an Australian pass was beautifully intercepted by Stringfellow, who ran clean through, scoring under the posts. Lilburne converted. New Zealand 8 Australia 6 Australia, stung by New Zealand’s unexpected brilliancy on attack, replied with some fine concerted play. Headed by J. Ford and placed in a good position by a fine centring kick by McGhio, they worked downfield to the New Zealand twenty-five, where the All Blacks were penalised and Lawton kicked a splendid goal. The goal was hailed with enthusiasm by tho large crowd. New Zealand 8 Australia - 3

Play then waged hot and strong in the centre of tho field, both sides putting on pressure, Lawton, was conspicuous in a fine attacking movement, which, however, was spoiled by bad handling by Finlay. Australia was frequently penalised, mostly for offside play. After thirty minutes of givfe and take from another penalty well infield Lawton registered his second goal.

New Zealand 8 Australia ° New Zealand responded immediately with a good rucking movement, and when near the posts Lilburno gained possession. Ho made a magnificent long and accurate transfer to Stnngfellow, the ball going then to Grcnside, who dived across at the corner. Lilburne converted. It was a superb effort. New Zealand 13 Australia ° GREAT AUSTRALIAN RALLY. Following a vigorous Australian rally over the New Zealand line, Tuck forced. Great excitement prevailed just before halftime when Towers from infield dropped a great penalty goal. The spell ended with New Zealand loading by 13 to 9. After the interval, following Porters kick-off, play became very fast, but somewhat ragged. It hovered in the centre of the field for a time, but gradually began to verge toward New Zealand s end, and the Blacks marked three times in quick succession to relievo the pressure. The next feature of the game was a beau-tifully-engineered rearguard movement by Australia, all the backs handling the ball, until the effort was nullified by a mulled pass. The All Blacks immediately responded with a good combined rush, and from 30 i yards out Lilburne narrowly missed a goal fr.om a penalty. • A leg injury to McWilliams suspended activities momentarily, and the crowd became somewhat impatient, but on resuming play became exhilarating, and the finest movement of the day was staged Towers made a brilliant, dodgy run, and his pass sent tho ball through eight pairs of hands to J. Ford, who forced his way over at the corner flag. The applause was tremendous. Lawton failed to convert, but it was a close shave. New Zealand ....„ 13 Australia 12 .

Both teams were now thoroughly on their mottle. The Australians territorially had much the advantage for a time, but tho All Blacks got relief and invaded tho Australian quarters, where Lilburne attempted unsuccessfully to goal from a penalty. Australia then mado a marvollous sortie. King in midfield gathered well and ran, gotting all his supports into position. After many exchanges King again secured possession, to score at the corner. Lawton’s attempt to add the major points missed narrowly. Australia 15 New Zealand 13

The crowd applauded continuously as Australia gained a lead of two points. Por-

ter secured from the kick-off, and the All Blacks commenced a lively attack, only being driven back momentarily. However, .by a long kick tho Blacks were again able to assume the offensive, and for some time penned tho Australians within their own twenty-five. The New Zealanders’ movements lacked finish, and their various dashes ended fruitlessly against tho Australian s solid defence. Play increased in intensity, and the final stage saw Australia making tremendous efforts to add further to the lead. E. Ford and Malcolm almost scored, but when time was called no chango had been registered, and Australia had done tho hat trick in the Tests. NEW ZEALAND’S PLACE KICKING. On the day the better team won, although the final issue hung closely in tho balance. It took thirty-five minutes of the second half to give the Australians their coveted lead. New Zealand showed some improved form and enterprise in the first spell, which greatly upset the Australian cohesion. This, however, was not sustained in -the second half, and tho Australian back division worked in a more systematic manner, finally enabling them to snatch victory. New Zealand lost the match for want of reliable place-kicking. Numerous opportunities were offered within good striking distancq, A much greater number of penalties were recorded against the Australians in the first spell than against their, opponents, an analysis showing that Aus-' tralia was penalised thirteen times against New Zealand’s seven. The Australians gained tho majority of possessions from tho scrums. Malcolm, at scrum-half, played _ magnificently, feeding his outside backs liberally.' King and Lawton were both superb in attack. Porter was at his best. His example and leadership were invaluable to New Zealand. To a man tho All Black forwards worked hard, although raggedly,) but finesse was lacking in the back movements. Tuck at full-back was not reliable* and Hook was somewhat weak. Tho general standard of play was excellent, especially in the later stages, the pace actually increasing as tho game went on, and presenting the spectators with a fast, open spectacular display. Tho two Australian efforts leading to scores were probbaly the finest evolutions mado in the whole series of Tests, and aroused tremendous and almost continuous cheering. Tho spirit throughout was excellent, as was the referee’s control of the game. Stringfcllow, Grensidc, and Lilburne were the best of the New Zealand backs, whilst Sonntag, McWilliams, and Snow were-the most prominent forwards, Kivell, Reid, Cotterell, and Rika all ably contributing. Leys was not a strong connecting link. The following table shows how the New Zealand team has fared in tho matches, played during tho tour in Australia: Points.

Point9. Ch. P. w. D. L. For. Agst. Pts. Kia Toa A 12 11 0 1 204 39 22 Old Boys 12 10 1 1 174 39 21 12 7 1 4 68 67 15 High School 12 6 2 4 128 75 14 Feiiding 12 6 0 6 95 109 12 Massey C.A. 11 5 1 5 106 94 11 Kia Toa B 12 b 0 7 79 81 10 F’dg O.B. 12 2 1 9 24 156 5 Unitod Val. 12 2 0 10 39 144 4 Massey C.B. 11 2 0 9 31 144 4 118 ' 56 6 56 948 948 118

Teams played. New South Wales ... Result. F. A. ... Drawn 0 0 Newcastle ... Won 35 8 Australia (1st Test) .. Lost 8 9 Now South Wales .. ... Won 22 9 Australia ... Won 25 4 Com. Country Team ... IV on 27 8 Australia (2nd Test) ... Lost 9 17 Queensland ... Won 27 0 Australia (3rd Test) .... Lost Points for, 166; against, 70. 13 15 Summary: Matches lost, 3; drawn 1. played, 9 won 5