PROVINCIAL RUGBY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21578, 24 August 1933, Page 13

PROVINCIAL RUGBY

{SOUTHLAND BEATEN AGAIN VICTORY FOR WELLINGTON THIRTY-EIGHT POINTS TO II [bt telegraph—press association] JVELLINGTON, Wednesday Tho touring Southland Rugby team vas defeated' by Wellington at Athletic Park to-day by 38 points to 11. The game was very evenly contested jn tho first spell, -when the visitors played with a strong wind and a bright sun ,behind them, but once Wellington had these conditions in their favour tliey opened up play and, •with backs and forwards combining in fast passing rushes, won comfortably. Southland fought doggedly, their forwards particularly, but they were not equal to tho class of tho victors. Southland's' reputation for good forward play ,was thoroughly maintained. They set Wellington a task greater than, any any home sido has had to answer this season, but tactical superiority proved a strong factor in favour. Wellington was content to play Southland moro or less at its own game in tho first spell, which ended threo all, but after turning round Wellington commenced to develop its characteristic type of open game, and from the interval had things practically its own way. Southland saw sufficient of tho ball to have held its own with Wellington, but the movements lacked design and finish, whilo tho handling was poor.

In the second spell Southland's defence fell away and, as well as being out-gene: ailed, tho sido was outmanoeuvred by the speed of tho Wellington backs. Berry scored the opening try for Southland, but Killecn soon equalised for Wellington, outpacing tho Southland defence after Lilburne had shortpi aled with a positional kick. There ivas no further scoring until the second spoil, whert Killeen again showed exceptional speed to beat the Southland backs in a race for tho ball. Fuller i-onverted. Fuller then rounded off a Wellington passing movement by scoring and converting. Tries were added in quick succession by Dellabarca and Robins, Fuller converting both. Kilby then opened up a nice movement for Dellabarca to score again, and Keid touched down from a forward rush, Fuller converting both tries. Sharp kicked a penalty goal for Southland, which Robins followed up yith a good try in tho corner after all the Wellington backs had handled. Fuller again converted. The final try went to Southland, when a penalty kick by Sharp hit tho upright and rebounded into play, and George touched down in a handy position, Sharp concerting. "•

WIN FOR HAWKE'S BAY

DEFEAT OF BAY OF PLENTY

[BV TELEGRAPH OWN CORRESPONDENT] TAUEAJsGA, Wednesday

A record crowd witnessed a ltugby match between the Hawke's Bay anil Bay of Plenty representatives, played at Tauranga this afternoon in ideal weather. The match was won by Hawke's Bay by 36 points to 11. Shortly after the opening Ireland secured and, after making a fine run, passed to Palmer, who scored in the corner. A, littlo later Mataira mado an opening and sent Grant across. Then Kopu, the Bay of Plenty fullback, kicked a penally goal. Later P. Smith scored for Hawke's Bay, making the score 9 —3. A splendid run by M. Howell through the opposing rearguard saw him score for Bay of Plenty. Kopu. converted, making the scoro B—B. Further tries in the first spell were registered for Hawke's Bay by Apsey and Jie Quesne, one being converted by Bradley, the scoro at halftime being:—Hawke's Bay, 17: Bay of Plenty, 8.

In the second half for tho first 20 minutes play was very even. Then Hawke's Bay showed superior combination and tries were gained in quick succession by Reanev, Bradley (2) and C. Smith (2), two being converted by Bradley, bringing Hawke's Bay's total to 36. Just on time Kopu kicked a penalty goal for Bay of Plenty, and the gamo endedHawke's Bay, .36: Bay of Plenty, 11, A curtain-raiser between Tauranga [(holders) and Opotiki (challengers) for the Shalfoon Shield was- keenly contested. The match was won by Opotiki by 17 points to 11. MANAWATU BEATS WANGANUI SCORING IN SECOND SPELL [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT! FEILDING, Wednesday Manawatu defeated Wanganui to-day J)y 23 points to 16 in a fast game which produced an exciting finish. Tho conditions were ideal. At half-time Wanganui led by 16 points to 5. Manawatu rallied in the second spell and overcame the opposition.