Clyb Teams Visit Rodney

Northern Advocate, 26 August 1946, Page 6

Clyb Teams Visit Rodney

Splendid hospitality was enjoyed by the Central senior and junior colts Rugby teams at the hands of the Helensville club at the week-end. Actually Central were returning the visit made by Helensville earlier in the season and it has been arranged that the two clubs should visit one another each year. Neither Central team was at anything like full strength and both were beaten, the seniors 18—3 and the juniors 6—3. However, the games were most enjoyable and members of the Central teams relished the hospitality of their guests. The Kamo seniors, also minus a number of their best players, travelled to Warkworth and v/ere beaten by the local side. B—3. The Kamo players, too, were well entertained by the Rodney club. RESULTS AT A GLANCE WHANGAREI: Junior.—Brake Shield: Whangarei (holders) 17, Bay of Islands 9. Secondary Schools.—Sacred Heart 10, Whangarei High School 9. Third Grade.—Old Boys 8, Ponsonby 0; Hora Hora 6. Mt Rcskill 3. AWAY GAMES: Senior.—Helensville 18. Central 3; Warkworth 9, Kamo 5. Junior Colts.—Helensville G, Central 3. BAY OF ISLANDS. Bay Senior Challenge Cup: Ngawha (challengers) defaulted to Ckaihau (holders). Friendly game: Moerewa Seniors 13. beat Whangaruru 6. at Whangaruru. Third grade: Moerewa 9, -Kawakawa 3. SOUTH HOKIANGA.—Senior: Waimamaku 5. Otaua 3; Taheke 8, Opononi 5; Omanaia 8,. Waima South 5; aWima 12, Whirinaki 5; Rawene, a bye.