SPORTING RUGBY FOOTBALL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 13 July 1925, Page 7

SPORTING

RUGBY FOOTBALL

RESU L rs , AT A GLANCE SENIOR \\ nimra 6 : Nelson 3 llival. 17 : Oid Roys 0 JUNIOR Wakatu 12 ; Old Buys 3 Pirates 31: Rivals 3 Waimea 33; Nelson .3 THIRD CLASS Old Roys 0 ; Rival 0 \\ akat u lib ; Cadets 0 NELSON AND OLD ROYS DEFEATED SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP WON 15Y RIVALS Saturday's inatihe:- proved 11 1 • • milh of ihe olil raying, "t lien 's many a slip T.vixi the clip and tin: lip.” Nelson had linen aeelaimed as the winners <> 1 tin; Senior Cup. the match with Rival a fortnight ago being looked upon as the final, as the drawn game between the twain left Nelson a point ahead. No one gave Waimca. a. chili Unit had lost every match this season, an earthly chance of defeating Nelson, and if the final match of the third round had been abandoned by Waiinen forfeiting, no surprise won id have been caused. However, the unexpected happened. the Waimca Club, undaunted by successive defeats, went on the field with con ‘idem e. after a fortnight’s solid training, and defeated Nelson at. Richmond lev six in three. At Trafalgar Park after a scoreless first ball, in which Old Roys had a little the best of territorial play, Rivals got going properly in the second half and rattled tip 17 points to nil. and incidentally

won the Senior Cup for 1925. 'llie curious part about it was tintl at the conclusion of the game at the Park. Rivals had not the slightest idea that they had woo the championship. I his must be unique in the history of Nelson football. All followers of the'gam. ' of Rugby will unite in extending congratulations to a team that lias striven so pluckily and at, last tnel with success. Tljo Club also deserve’ praise, for the manner in which they have fulfilled every engagement. as cheerfully and faithfully as if they had been leading for championship honours.

RIVALS V. OLD DO VS The Rival <>l.l Rev match was 13 minutes’ late in starting, despite several t.iud blasts If. in the referees whistle. II senior teams playing on No. 1 ground at Trafalgar Park find 3 o’clock too early, it might be as well to devote this ground for the Bantams and junior grades. Eventually the. players remembered that there was a match arranged and strolled out to the arena-. It was noticed by the observant, one* that Rivals had some new blood ill their ranks and that the All Whites were without Snodgrass, but Jack Newman turned out again, at fullback—-where lm played a sterling game. Gavel! came up nearer the serum and the position suited hint. Rivals faced the sun and kicked off. at once assuming the aggressive. but Wallace's run ended by going in touch. Woolf missed a penally in Old Revs' 25. Newman over ran the ball and Everett headed an invasion into Blue headquarters, where Betts got. offside. Cndzow to Williams and the. U 'Xt. transfer was mulled. Wallace took pb v back again and after a serum the Whites retaliated getting to within st liking distance of Blues' line. Woolf cleared and Rivals pressed. Everett, and Barrett gained ground, but Neiman and Orr B,ok play back to White 25. Everett dashed through. but, Orr stopped him. ("Rover got away and play remained in Old Bovs’ ground for a time. The remainder of the spell was rather in favour of the Whiles, flip outstanding incidents being n pot that failed by Afclhvradh. a try lest by Betts through knocking on a dash by Wallace, and good defensive work by O-lover and .Jack Newman as custodians.

On resuming Rivals had Old Sol behind them and ,yt once got busy. From a serum on the lino Woolf was held up. A free kick brought no relief for Old Bovs. At last thev found touch at halfway from a penalty. Rivals made one of their dangerous rushes, led by llowat, Baldwin, and Eden, hut Jack Newman kicked the ball dead when all seemed lost. Thompson, who was still showing his tendency to try and tear through the serum on his own. made a determined dash for the line, and Neima.n was caught picking up in the scrum. From the penal! v Old Boys found much-needed relief. Rivals came at it again and Old Boys had to force. Orr, who was playing well on the left wing, but Woolf was offside for the pass. Wallace made a strong run. J. Newman saving bis side. The attack continued. Woolf secured slung to Wallace, who shot it to Robinson, the latter scoring. Neiman missed. Rival 3; Old Boys 0. Another fine run by Wallace was replied lo with a goal dribble by Barrett and .Tones. Another offensive by Rivals and Old Boys forced down. Stevens got through the ruck for a short distance. Baldwin fielded a. penalty neatly and got away to near tile line, ITowat took the ball on the bounce and scored. Woolf failed to convert, but this was due to the eastern upright being warped inwards over a foot. Rivals 6; Oid Boys 0. Midiwraitli ran well, but bis transfer was knocked on. Thompson to Mill wraith, to Woolf, and Orr dropped it. Thompson missed the hall from the serum. Wallace secured and gained a lot of ground with his kick. Whites got past, midfield for a brief period and Rivals. led by Neiman, Kendrick and Co., went on masse for the White line. Here smart transfers by Thompson, Wallace. Mrllwraifh, to Woolf ended in the latter scoring a smart try and kicking a

lovely goal. Rivals 11 ; O'd Boys 0. Old Boys made a great rush and carried the ball over the line. Everett Hung himself at the ball and missed, a hil of hard luck. Rivals invaded the opposite 25 again and forced Old Boys down. Another Rival rush and Woolf burst over tor a try. lie failed to convert. Rivals 14 ; Oid Boys 0. Rivals wasted no tirim and attacked at ciii-je, and a brilliant passing Bout, by MeTßv'aith, Walalce. and Orr ended in the last named shooting over the line. The goal-post were in the wrong posit tit >ii for Mcllwrniih's kick.—Rivals 17; Did Bovs 0. The whistle then blew. Mr R. WestTupp handled a difficult game skilfully and impartially. Messrs O. Logan and S. Pike were on the touchlines. Rivals: Neiman. Jlownt. Eden, Bnig( ut. Baldwin, Kendrick. llethorne. Orr. Thompson, Mcllwraith. Woolf. McConchie, Wallace, Robinson, Glover. Old Boys: Leahy. ,T. Everett, Williams. Barrett. Jones. J. Newman, ('ox. Belts, f'adzow, S. Newman. McConchie, Caveß, Everett. Stevens.