RUGBY FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21285, 12 September 1932, Page 12

RUGBY FOOTBALL

BLACKWOOD SHIELD MATCH " DIOMEDE DEFEATS DUNEDIN MARGIN OF FOURTEEN POINTS Tho match between* learns representing H.M.S. Diomede, holders, and H.M.S. Dunedin for tho Blackwood Shield, played as a curtain-raiser to the representative fixture at Eden Park on Saturday, resulted in a win for Diomede by 14 points to 0. The winners displayed hotter combination as a team, the backs being seen in some good passing bouts, while tho Diomede forwards were alsio superior, especially in the loose. At times the pace was exceptionally fast and the match, which was bright throughout, was thoroughly enjoyed by the spectators. Both teams put plenty of dash into their play, the tackling also being of a high standard.

.Diomede attacked strongly from the kick off and from a scrum on the lino the ball went out on the blind side, where Weekes touched down wide out. Woodham failed with the kick. Diomedo was hooking the ball in the scrums and the forwards were playing with dash in the loose. The first time the Dunedin backs set off Ralph missed his pass, enabling Diomede to break through. Brookbanks led Dunedin in a strong rush which went half the length of the field, a force resulting. A poor kick by Roper had Dunedin in trouble, close play following near the line. Here from a scrum Weekes passed to Frew, who cut through well, but was held up. Good passing by the Dunedin backs looked promising until Thomas knocked on. Again Diomede pressed strongly, Fitzgerald being narrowly beaten for the touch dawn. Diomede held the advantage for a time, but the Dunedin forwards, aided by good kicking by the backs, gradually drove back. From the twenty-five Somerville made t, good attempt at goal from a penalty. Diomede was not long in retaliating and this time its efforts were rewarded when McKean dashed over from a scrum.

Woodham converted with a good kick. Stirred by the reverse, Dunedin made "strenuous efforts to score, Whiteman once just failing after a solo dribbling effort. A minute before half-time Fitzgerald made a brilliant swerving run right through the opposition from halfway and scored between the posts. Woodham's kick hit the crossbar. At the interval the score was.—Diomede, 11; Dunedin, 0. On resuming both sides attempted to • use their backs, but mishandling spoiled the movements. Fast play followed, neither teain being able to drive home any advantage. Playing better in the loose, the Diomede forwards rushed to the twenty-fivo, where from a passing bout Ansley scored well out. Woodham failed with the kick. Dunedin lost one or two chances through lack of finish, but generally Diomede held the upper hand. McKean led the Diomede forwards in a good rush and Ansley went close to scoring, being pushed out at the corner. Ralph intercepted cleverly in a Diomede back attack, but had no support and a good clianca was lost. There was no further scoring, the game ending:—Diomede, 14; Dunemn, 0. . Mr. H. C. Bowden was referee. >/. . LOWER GRADE RESULTS Second Grade.—Grammar Old Boys, 12, University. 0; Grammar Colts, 82, Otahuhu, 6. Third Grade Open.—Newton, 19, University B, 9: Eden, 19, Oratia, 6. Third Grade .Intermediate. —Grafton, 0, Manukau A, 0; Manukau B, 11, Ciity, 6; Technical Old Boys. 11, Panmure, 8; Otaliuhu, 9, Grammar B, 6; Ponsonby won from JiEoyal Naval JReserve by defalt. Fourth Grade.—Technical Old Boys, 6, Otahuhu, 6; Parnjll, 8, Grammar A, 3. Fifth Grade.—Ponsonby, 7, Suburbs, S; Marist, 10, Roskill, 0; Northcote, 10, Technical Old Boys, 9. Sixth Grade.—Suburbs, 25, .ffiden. 0

Junior Boys.—lntermediate grades Eden, 11. Ponsonby, 0; Northcote, 15, Suburbs, 3; Manukau, 12, Grafton. G. House Matches.—Customs Agents. 14, Harbour Board, 6; Wellesley Street Exchange, 12, Suburban Exchange, 5.

PEACE CUP CONTEST

MORRINSVILLE BEATS HAMILTON r [fhoh otra own correspondent] - HAMILTON, Sunday After defeating Matamata and holding th? ••••'• Peace Cup for a week, Hamilton lost: the trophy yesterday to Morrinsville, which won Z" by 13 por'nts to 0. The weather was fine, and there was an exceptionally largo attendH ance. A light southerly breeze blew across •i. the field. The game was a close foiward one, and was of a most strenuous nature. It was -' marked by numerous minor casualties, and there was a good deal of rough play. ft. Johnstone, who had his head cut open at Matamata the previous Saturday and ■who took a prominent part in yesterday's match, was knocked out twice, and had to leave tho field near the end of the game. The Morrinsville forwards were heavier and superior to their opponents. Owing to the excellent work of Bryne, in the Hamilton pack, Hamilton won 15 out of the 22 ' ecrums ordered, but the backs were always ■well marked. For more than 75 per cent of the game, the ptyy was in Hamilton'e territory. Carter. Hedley and J. Leeson were the pick of the Morrinsville forwards, while Robson,' Harnett and A. Cameron played •well in- the backs. Of the Hamilton pack Bryne was outstanding. Denz, Hook, John stone and Lisaette were prominent among tho backs Soon after the commencement of play C. Cameron completed a Morrinsville forward rush by breaking through and scoring. W. Cameron converted. Anderson and Aitkon were partnered in a passing rush, which was stopped by Parker, the Hamilton threequarter. Half-time sounded with the ecore:— Morrinsville, 5: Hamilton 0. On tho resumption of play the Morrinsville backs got moving in a passing bout and Robson potted. Parker missed the ball and Aitkon immediately followed up and jjassed to Anderson, who scored Martinsville's second try near the line. It was not converted. Hamilton rallied, but Hook made an unsuccesful attempt to break through. A strenuous tUßsle took place on the Morrinsville line, and the ball was carried over, a fores resulting. Morrinsville attacked, and Tlarnett secured tho ball. With a tricky run he evaded tho HamiHon hacks and scored between the posts, Aitkon added the major points and the game ended:— Morrim'.ville. 13; Hamilton, 0. Mr. H. G. Carter was referee. TE KUITI CLUB'S RECORDS [bv TELEGRAPH— O".VN correspondent] TE KUITI, Saturday The To Kuiti Rugby Club held its annual mnoke concert this evening in tho Municipal llall, th® president, Mr. E. H. W. Tapp, presiding over on© of tho largest gatherings of its kind held in Te Kuiti for some time. During the proceedings, reference was made to the very fine performance this season of tho Te Kuiti Club in winning both the' senior and junior championship The Pukeweka Shield, for seniors, was retained, while three challenges for the Hetet Shield >vere repulsed. The Insurance and Kiwi Cups wore won by the juniors. Reference-was made to the new ground recently purchased by the Maniapoto Subunion with the assistance of the New Zealand Rugby Union and the hope was expressed that the g-round would be made - available for play by nei:t season. Mr. H. Rothery congratulated the subunion on the purchase of the ground, which wn3 a progressive step in local football. Among tho principal speakers were Mr. W. Copsey, president of the King Country Rugby Union, who also presented the vari- > oua cups and banners to the captains of : the. winning teams. A lengthy - toast Rat wi»s honoured and fbu number of musical iteniß were given.