PROGRESS OF RUGBY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18663, 20 March 1924, Page 9

PROGRESS OF RUGBY.

NEW SOUTH WALES,MATCHES. EXCHANGE OF VISITS. / y : ' [BY , TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON. Wednesday. The New Zealand Rugby Union's annual report, which is in preparation, mentions that a new , agreement "has been completed between New South Wales and New Zealand Unions, • which includes an interchange of visits for the next four seasons. It is regretted that players will have 'to forego refunds, for personal expenses covered by the allowance made on the previous tours, but the committee feels certain that, despite this, the leading players will place themselves in the 'hands of the selector, and that a truly representative side will be despatched. The report states that the amended rules brought into force last season had given general satisfaction. An effort should be made to practice, and, if possible, play a match under the old rules before the All Blacks left for England. The balance-sheet shows that last year's operations resulted in a gain of ■ £1228. Against this had to be set the Maori team's account for £99,. which lost on last year's tour. The previous year's operations resulted in a loss of . £1817, so there yi still some leeway to make up. With no prospective sources of income for the future, the report says that it would be wise to guard : against encroachments on tie union's capital fund, which have practically all been loaned or are under commitment for loan.