RUGBY FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20302, 9 July 1929, Page 15

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

MANUKAU REPRESENTATIVES Tho following team h«3 been selected by Mr. E. II Dawo to represent tho Manukau Sub-Union in a match ogain3t an Auckland team at Papakura on Saturday:—Fullback, Ivan Wilson: threequarters, M. Stephens, P. Duder, Barakat; five-eighths, G. Hamilton, P. Herd: half, R. Crossoy: rover, Stanford; forwards, Atchison, Geraghty, Johnsou, Micldleton, Kelsoy, Alexander, Morrow. Emergencies: Jack Wilson, Stokes, T. Cossoy, N. Munro. AUCKLAND REFEREES. 'i'ho Auckland Rugby Reforees' Association mot last evening, Mr. M. Kronfeld prosiding over nn attendance of 38 members. It was decided that tho Rugby Union bo approached with a request that August 31 bo arranged for the annual match with Hclonsvillo. Mr. D. V Mooro read a paper on "Tho Advantage Rule," stressing the necessity for a liberal intorprotation in tho ccntro of tho field, if play iB to be bright and open, but pointing out that a careful watch is imperativo when the play reaches tho vicinity of tho goal-line. PUIMA.RY SCHOOLS MATCH. A Rugby match played between teams representing tho Whitford and Howicls primary schools resulted in a win for tho former by 21 points to 5. For the winners J. Drury (3). L Kelly (2), and H. Philip scored tries, and Drury kicked a penalty goal. For Howick I. Mcßae scored a try which wa3 converted by K. Warin. A collection in aid of footballs tor tho Whitford school totalled £2 ss.

OPOTIKI DEFEATS WHAKATANE.

HURUNUI-APANUI SHIELD GAME

[ill* TELEGRAM. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] OPOTIKI, Monday.

Tho third challenge match for the Huru-nui-Apanui Memorial Shield was played at Opotiki oil Saturday botween Opotiki and Whakatano. Opotiki retained the trophy, winning by 0 points to 0. In tho first half play was rather ragged, but good football was witnessed in tlio second spell. There was a big crowd. Honours were oven in tho first quarter and play was in midfield when the changeover was called. In the second quarter Whakatano attacked, and exciting play ensued near Opotiki's lino. Whakatano had the shield holders in difficulties, but T. Black saved tho situation. Then T. Kelly secured the ball, and with a great dash down tho lino scored in the corner. The kick failed. Almost immediately afterwards Kelly secured again, and, after running down tho line, transferred to Craig, who dived over the line, and the score wa3 tj—o in Opotiki's favour at half-time. Bright play marked tho second spell, both sides making good passing rushes. Whakatano almost scored on two occasions. T. Kelly continued to bo dangerous, but was well marked. There was no further score until the final quarter. Russell (Whakatane) showed up prominently in a great solo run almost through the Opotiki side, but failed to reach the- line. Opotiki then attacked in a sweeping rush, which almost resulted in a try. Whakatane then retaliated, Mackay saving well. Right on the call of time E. Kelly, who had been playing a great game, dived over to mako tho final scores:—Opotiki, 9; Whakatano, 0. RESULTS AT WHANGAREI. [BY TEL EG HASH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WHANGAREI, Monday. Results of Rugby matches played on Sat. urdav were:—Senior- City. 24. v. Old Boys, 6: Ilikurangi, (i. v. Maungakahia, 3: Mnungakaramea, 24, v. Portland, 0. Junior: llorahora, 12, v Old Boys. 0; City, 16. v. Maungakaramea, 14: Onerahi. 12, v. Whakapara. 0. Third grade: School A, 1!). v. Onerahi. 3; Horahora won by default from School 13. PAEROA AND HAURAKI PLAINS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] PAEROA. Monday. Rugby games on Saturday resulted:— Senior: East, v. West. 0; Suburbs, 15, v. Pirates, 11; Turtia. 22. v. Waitakaruru. 0; West, 14, v. Ngatea. 0. Junior: East, 6, v. Suburbs, 0; Waitakaruru, 9, v. Turua. 3; Maramarua, 3. v. Ngatea, 0. PAEROA V. WAIHI. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] PAEROA. Monday. The following team has been chosen to represent Paeroa against Waihi at Waihi on Saturdayßare McCollum, Bax. McNeil, Swann, A. C. McCollum, H. Moore, C'oldicutt. Vedder, Fitch. Page. Henderson. Thomas. R Killgour. Taylor, Emergencies: Pullar. Nield. Johnson Murray. HAURAKI PLAINS TEAMS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] NGATEA. Monday. The following teams have been selected to represent Hauraki Plains against Piako next Saturday:— Seniors.—Fullback. J. Hedley; threenuarters, E. Costello. W. Costello, K. S. Graham; five-eighths, 11. Wright, G. Birkenhead; halfback iN, Marshall; rover, J. McPherson; forwards. A. Fisher, P. Clark. N. Hill, E. Gill, M. Martin. G McCornn. W. Clark. Emergencies: J. Catlin, J. O'Cnrroll, E. Tierney. R. Bcasley. I*. Leonard and H. Dimmiek. , Juniors.—Fullback. J. White: threequartcrs, A. Henley. L. Ccxhead. S. Donaghv: five-eighths, V. McPherson, L. Hill; ha.fback. L. Hill (Kcrepeehi): rover, H. Kirkman: forwards, C Murray, K. Caio. h. Nicholson, W. Dimmiek. J. McMahon, 1?. Hamilton. M. Caio. Emergencies: h. bindlay, C. McCormack, T. Dunuuck. A. £<icholBOH. PAPAROA V. KAIWAKA. [IIY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] PAPAROA, Monday. In a football match on Saturday between the Kaiwaka and Faparoa junior teams 1 aparoa .von by 9 points to G. Thero was 110 senior match. BAY OF PLENTY UNION. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] OPOTIKI, Monday. The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union met at Opotiki on Saturday evening. Aftor a lengthy discussion the union decided to offer tho Waikato Union 50 per cent, of the gato takings, with a minimum guarantee of £25 and a maximum of £4O. for a match between Waikato and Bay of Plenty, the match to bo played at Whakatan<s on July " The Taranaki Rugby Union wroto etating that it could not arrange a return matcu against Bay of L'lenty this year. Correspondence was received from tlio Now Zealand Union regarding represejUalive mutches, and also asking ior certain particulars in regard to tt suggested match to bo played at Rotorua next year between tho English team and Buy of Plenty. It was decided that tho matter bo left) in tho hands of the executive. It was also suggested that the New Zealand Union bo asked to pay all team assembly fees. Arrangements havo been mado lor a match to ho played at Opotiki on August 3 between Poverty Bay and Bay of Plenty. Tho next challenge match for tlio Huru-nui-Apanui Shield will bo played next Saturday between Opotiki and Apanui. Mr Cliff, of To Puke, was appointed a Bay of Plenty selector in place of Mr. Anderson, who has resigned owing to illhoaUh. The union decided to forward a loiter Of sympathy to Mr. Anderson. PIAKO v. HAURAKI PLAINS. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] TE AROHA. Monday. Tho following players will represent Piako in tho Rugby match against Hauraki Plains at Ngatea next Saturday:—l. Goldsbury, W Crowe, W. Donald, A. Lipsey, J. Rackham. Arkie, J. Nicholson. P. O Donnoghue, I). McLaren. Brown, J. Kiddell. I. McLaren, F. Mulgrew, S. Clarkin. Payno. Emergencies: Kangi. Sykes, Johns, Hill. Tho junior team will bo ns follows, and will play Hauraki Plains at To Aroha:— Jackson. Gibbs. Mackie Beaver. G. Johnson, Worrall, Graham, Grant, D. Johnson, Crawford, McGirr, Burgess, Frear. Kevin. Glover. Emergencies: Baker. SlocKloy, Beggs, Gemmell, Whitten, Morrison.