KIWIS TOO GOOD FOR FRENCH SIDE
The New Zealand Army Rugby Union team continued its victorious Continental tour by beating Ilse de France (Paris region), 24 to 13. The New Zealanders scored five tries, three of which were converted, and one penalty goal. The Frenchmen scored two trie, one field goal and one penally goal, f lie Kiwis led 11—7 ,- ; t half-time. The Frenchmen spent most of the second hall' in the Kiwis' area. They made- strong thrusts, but faltered before the line.
LONDON. Mar. 33
i The New Zealanders took opportunity cf all openings and their running was most determined. Sherratt's two tries were scored from movements starting on the Kiwis' twenty-five. The penalty goals on both sides were remarkable kicks, particularly Cook's, which was taken in midfield, almost on the half-way line.
.Scotland Beat Wales
LONDON. Mar. 30. ! In the Rugby international match. | Scotland defeated Wales by 13 points i to 11.
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Northern Advocate, 1 April 1946, Page 3
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