RUGBY FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21764, 2 April 1934, Page 13

RUGBY FOOTBALL

NEW ZEALAND REFEREES KICKS FROM PENALTIES The fact I lint referees in Fiji ami Samoa, were taking such a keen interest in the game was referred to by Mr. F. E. Sutherland, of Auckland, who presided at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Referees' Association on Saturday. Air. Sutherland said that this augural well for the future of the game, and ali could look forward to another year with the greatest optimism. The report nnd balance-sheet, a summary of which appeared iu the llkhald on March 29, were adopted. The action of the executive in (rranliiiK honorary affiliation to the associations in Fiji ' and Samoa was approved. Affiliation was granted to tho South Ota no Referees' Association. It was decided that the conference next year should be held in Invercarcill. The following officers were elected:—President, Mr. E. S. Ilylton (Wellington); senior vice-president, Mr. A. H. Clemens (South Canterbury); executive, Messrs. D. McKenzie, G. R. Bradley, D. Calcinni, J. Francis. J. Molfitt, R. J. Paton. J. Wilson; honorary auditor. Mr. H. Boulton. Prior to the annual meeting the conference was concluded. The question regarding tho penalty kick under law 24 was reopened, as there was not. unanimity on the point. It was finally decided unanimously: "That in all kicks at goal from penalties every player on the opposing side shull remain passive until the ball has crossed the line of the mark. In other kicks from penalties the opposing players may com~ into action as soon as the ball has been kicked." MARIST TOURNAMENT SPILLANE CUP MATCHES The annual tournament for Mnrist Old Boys' liugby teams of the North Island was commenced at Blundford Park on Saturday under ideal conditions. Six tennis are pnrticipatins and the winner will hold the Spillam> Clip. In spite of summer conditions and the hard ground some fine play was witnessed and the interest of a good attendance sustained throughout. Four matches were decided, the Gisborne Celtic team, which defeated both Hamilton and Napier, impressing by its all-round strength and splendid team work. So far it has kept its lino intact. A stern contest should eventuate in the final to-day. when it encounters the Auckland Marist team, which defeated Wanganui Marist. Among these present was Bishop Liston. while the Auckland Rugby Union was represented by Messrs. H. Frost. A. Till.v, 15. J. Wright and ,T. Honre, Mr. F. E. Sutherland, of the New Zealand Referees' Association, and Mr. J. Crowley, of the Wangunui Rugby Union, were also present. AN EASY VICTORY The Gisborne team on Saturday morning at Sncred Heart College, containing a good sprinkling of Poverty Bay representatives, displayed much vigour in defeating a young Hamilton Marist side by 39 points to 0. Play was fast throughout. Tries for Gisborne were scored by Kaua (2), C. McKinlcy (21. Airey, W. McKinlcy. Hale. Hargrenves and L. McKinley. Four were converted by Milligan nnd one each by Carrington and C. McKinley. CUP HOLDERS BEATEN Napier Mnrist. a young nnd keen side, caused a mild surprise by defeating Wellington, holder of the Spillane Cup, in a most interesting encounter, by 13 points to 0. Napier led throughout, and, nlthough Wellington made great efforts to reduce the leeway, the Napier defence was too sound. For Napier Ireland, Brown nnd O'Brien scored tries and linnr.nn dropped a field goal. McGrcevy and O'Shea scored tries for Wellington. GOOD BACK PLAY Tho only game in which the Auckland Marist sldo took part on Saturday saw it., by superior buck play, defeat Wangunui in a fast and interesting encounter by 20 points to 9. C. Fleming. Auckland, proved a prolific scorer, registering two tries, converting four and kicking a penalty goal. Other tries were scored by I'ove (2) and Little. Wangnnui's score comprised tries by HodßOu and Kenny and a penalty goal by Matthews. What was anticipated no the star match proved somewhat disappointing, Gisborne's pact- and weight, being too much for tho Napier players, who seemingly never found Ihoir fret. The former's defence wns too strong and it won easily by 27 points lo 0. 'Fries for Gisborne were scored by G. McKinley (3), Cnrrington, Hale and McAneny. Miiligan kicked a penalty goal nnd also converted one fry. Cnrrington converted two tries. Iho referees who officiated were Messrs. C. AY. Henderson, .Boulton, ,T. Sweeney and C. F. Stratford. This afternoon iii three o'clock the final between Gisborne and Auckland will be played. Other gnnies to-day nro;—lo.3o p.m., Hamilton v. Napier; Lls p.m.. Wanpnniii v. Wellington. The visiting players, who number 150, were ent< rtnined on Saturday night by the Auckland Marist ('lull, while yesterday morning all attended a special Mass in St. Patrick's Cathedral. They were taken on a sightseeing tour in the afternoon. The annual conference of delegates was also held during the week-end. A hull, at which tho trophies will lie presented, will be held to-night. SOUTH AUCKLAND UNION PROSPECTS FOR THE SEASON [kjioji OUK own COItItKSI'ONDKNT] PUKEKOHE, Saturday 'l.lie approach of the Rugby season brings prospects that this year there will be six (iub-iiiiioiis conipijsing the South Auckland Union, which accordingly will have control of the game from Manurowa to Oliinewai. The northernmost sub-union is Matiuknu. which cent res mi Pa.piikiua and embraces Munnrcvvu, Clcvedon and Drury. It hud rather a difficult season last yenr us regards fimtiicinl support, but acquitted itself well in the field. Pnkekohe, Franklin and \Vniuku are the central sub-unions. This year, the Mangutiiwhiri Union, which was formed last season aw a branch of Franklin, is now seeking affiliation direct to South Auckland, while the Waikare subunion, which was dormant Inst year, was resuscitated nt a meeting this week and is also applying for nfliliution. Its constituent chilis are Ohinewni, Rangiriri, Waerengiv and Waiten'mii. Officers for Waikare were elected as follows: Patron. Air. R. Pulham; president, Mr. E. T. Bain: vice-presidents, Messi-s. P. Mclndoe. M. Lynch. W. J. JefTeris and W. Lawry; secretary, Mr, G. Wood: auditor, Mr. K. Smith; delegates to South Auckland Union, Messrs. Bain and Meull. Mr. 11. Curd, of Pukekohe, has donated a cup for a Wnikaro primary schools competition. MANIAPOTO REFEREES [llV TKLHfi HA I'll —OWN CORRKNPON'IIKNT] TF, KUITT. Sunday At. the annual meeting of the Muniapoto Referees' Association, (lie following officers v.-ere elected :~ Patron. Mr. N. Cole; president, Mr. ,T. Slieppnid; vice-president. Mr. K, Wnlker; delegate to the .Muniapoto liuftbv Sub-union, Air. ('. W. Hotel; delegate io King Country Referees' Association, secretary and treasurer, Mr. A. W. Joseph.