RUGBY FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22439, 8 June 1936, Page 14

RUGBY FOOTBALL

SIXTH SERIES DECIDED PONSONBY STILL UNBEATEN GRAMMAR DEFEATS OTAHUHU There were no surprises in the sixth series of matches in the Auckland Rugby Union's senior championship competition, which was continued on Saturday under ideal conditions and on hard- grounds. In a strenuously-con-tested game at Eden Park, Otahuhu, making its first appearance at headquarters this season, led Grammar at the interval, but finally failed before the solid play of the Grammar forwards. The suburban team, however, gave the large crowd of spectators a fast and open exhibition. In the curtain-reiser Technical prevailed over College Rifles by 21 points to 14. Ponsonby almost encountered disaster jit Sturges Park, Otahuhu, where Manukau, after holding a territorial advantage throughout, was unlucky to lose. Marist accounted for Training College on Eden Park No. 2 ground, while at North Shore, University, after being behind at the interval, jecovered well to defeat the home side comfortably. Grafton had a bye. Following afe the results of the matches:— Grammar, 25; Otahuhu, 9. Technical, 21; College Rifles, 14. Ponsonby, 8; Manukau, 3. University, 28; North Shore, 16. Marist, 16; Training College, 6.

OTAHUHU DEFEATED ' . GRAMMAR'S DECISIVE WIN After leading by 6 points to 3 at halftime, Otahuhu succumbed in the second spell to the strength of the Grammar forwards, who gave a very energetic display. Their advantage of weight ip the Bcrumb, height in the lineouts and relentless btillocking play in the loose were factors with which Otahuhu was unable to cope. Proof of hi& ability and usefulness was given by tycKay, Grammar first five-eighths, who scored 16 of the winners' 25 points, his tally comprising two tries, two penalty goals and two conversions. At times McKay's play reached brilliant heights, but he suffered lapses. His opponent, Hedge, left him standing on several occasions, while his handling was not always accurate. Selly. on the Grammar wing, scored a brilliant solo try. Receiving tne ball on the blind side of a set serum the winger ran round into the open and then, instead of starting a back movement, as the Otahuhu defence expected him to do, he changed direction, and cut through. He beat Beyer with a swprv© and scored his team's first points beside the posts Although lacking in the finer points of fullback play. King, at five-eighths, who replaced the injured Btott in the Grammar side, gave a good exhibition. He repealed an inability to taks a high punt cleanly, out always recovered well. King onee turned defence into attack by snatching the ball right off Hedge's boot, beating three Otahuhu players - and almost scoring at the corner after a determined run, only a flying tackle by Brown throwing him into touch two yards, from the line. Flett. second five-eighths, satisfactorily supplied the weak link that existed in the Grammar fciacklina the previous week. He handled "well and cut through nioely at. times. Swain, at halfback, was very steady, his passes being fast and well directed. Fletcher showed up for some speedy dashes. One particularly fine effort was deservihg of a try, but the centre-threequarter, tackled iust short of the line, was held up when le attempted to scramble across. TLe Glammar pack, whose tireless efforts wore down the Otahuhu forwards in the second spell, was . led by Lockington, the best player on the field in both tight and loose, whs was unfortunate to receive an eye mjary, which caused his retirement in the second spell. A. Brown, Gillett and C. Brown were also conspicuous, the former playingr dashing football in the loose. A very dangerous combination existed between Moyle, halfback and Hedge, first fivo-eightjis. in the Otahuhu backs. Small, but extremely fast off the mark and very tricky, these players provided many thrills with their clever, attacking play. In the first spell Hedge was brilliant and, had he been better supported, Otahuhu should haves cored at least two more tries. After the interval, however, he faded, and was several times seen running backwards and losing ground. Beyet was very sure at fullback and his kicking reached a high standard. Once, after attempting a pot from halfway, he raced after the ball, which had been deflected by jumping forwards, picked it up brilliantly, and was grassed only three yards from the line. He managed to get a pass away, however, and Clark, who had followed fast, gathered it in and scored. In a pack that worked well against odds, Clark, Jury and Bullot were conspicuous. For Grammar, McKay (2). Knight," Kelly and Gillett scored tries. McKay converted two tries and kicked two penalties. Clark and Williaips scored for Otahuhu and Beyer kicked a penalty goal. Mr. J G: C. "Wales was referee.

DULL EXHIBITION NUMEROUS INFRINGEMENTS Play was" seldom fast or exciting in the curtain-raiser between Technical and College Rifles. The first spell produced only mediocre football, while the second waa very ragged, a nurkther of infringement# resulting in a monotonous succession of scrums and penalties. Technical was the more enterprising and held a territorial advantage for the greater part of the game to cross for three tries to College Rifles' one. Both teams possessed a very reliable place-kicker, who demonstrated the difference accurate kicking can make to a team's score. Lash. Technical, with two penalty goals and three conversions, a total of 12 points, proved very useful, while Passmore, with three penalty goals and & conversion, compiled 11 of his team's 14 points. Murdoch, first five-eighths, played well for the winner, frequently deceiving the opposition with elusive runs. He was, however, inclined to overdo the short punt. Lash, on the wing, ran very determinedly and, by cutting between the opposing wing and centre threffluarter, made some good openings. In this manner he paved the way for one try by beating the opposition before sending on to Mackenzie, who crossed unopposed. Jiuibott, who occupied the centrethreequarter' position, was very safe, and ran his lings into position for some dangerous runs. Mackenzie, Cooper and August were outstanding in the forward division. Cooper scored a determined try, Mackenzie was always leading the pack in the rucks, and August in the line-outs and loose proved very valuable.

Wales, captain of College Rifles, made a mistake in moving from centre-three-quarter to first five-eighths in the second spell. Clapbam, who had played in this position throughout the first half, was faster off the mark and had better penetration than the College Rifles' captain. MacCormick displayed speed and made several pretty openings. He was once through the defence, only to be t*°kled from behind, being unable to rid'himself of the ball owing to lack of support. Kirk was unlucky at fullback, for the bounce of the ball was against him on practically every occasion. Tries for Technical were scored by MacKensie (2) and Cooper. Lath converted all three tries and kicked two penalty goals. MacCormick scored for College Rifles and Passmore concerted and picked three penalty goals. Mr. L. Bay was referee.

MARIST'S SUPERIORITY WIN OVER TRAINING COLLEGE The match on Eden Park No. 2 between Training College and Marist promised to be even, but early in the second half Marist assumed, the lead. From the kick-off the game was thrilling. Play had just started when two tries were scored in as many minutes. Logan ran strongly from the Marist twenty-five to past halfway and transferred to Toye, who sprinted for the posts. A yard or so from the line Toye was brought down, but the ball was just over. This was followed immediately by a try for Training College, McCarthy' scoring in the corner. Further points, however, were not registered until *ft«r the change over, when Marist eventually won with the score at 16—fi. Play was confined mostly to the forwards. Marist's heavier pack proved of great value in the scrum, while the forwards also gained the ball from most of the line-outs. The bac.kti did not combine until, the match was well advanced, but some clever pieces of individualism were seen. However, toward *ome fine passing rushes on the part o{ the .back* looked dangerous, bat the

points came as the result of individual efforts and once from a forward attack. Enthusiasm waxed in the second spell, when Curtayne ran 40yds with his customary dash to Bend Butler over. Again this seemed to act as a stimulant to Training College, which was not long in retaliating. MMheson scoring aa the result of a fast forward attack followed by a short passing rußh. _ Dalbeath, playing in the fullback position, was responsible for keeping Training College in its own half most of the time. Hardy, the wing-throeouarter, showed a fine turn of speed. In fact, all the backs, with Logan, Bell-Booth, Cooney and Curtayne, claimed a territorial advantage. The Marist forward* were strong: on attack. Butler, Toye and Fitisgibbon all being prominent. A useful man in tho scrum was Hadley. Although the Training College backs had not the combination of tho Marist line, the five-eighths, Siicock and Fletcher, were constantly in the picture, and, when Sutton could get the ball out to them, bright, work was seen. Silcock being outstanding in this respect. He was easily the best and most, ■useful man in tho College team. His tactic* were a source of constant trouble to the Mariat defence. Matheaon showed good form, but the ball never seemed to travel beyond this point in the line, and Grant and Bodgem, who in previous games given good displays, appeared to be off form. The forwards were good all round, and threw the ball about with vigour. Scott, Caldwell and McCarthy, good men in the tight and iin tiring in the loose, were the most outstanding, McCarthy forcing his way ?ver for hi» side's first try. , , . Toye (2), Butler and Logan scored tries and Cooney and Curtayne converted for Marist. For Training College tries were scored by McCarthy ftnd Matheson. Mr. C. W. Henderson w*s referee.

MATCH AT DEVONPORT UNIVERSITY'S STRONG FINISH After being down by 14 point* to 6 at half-time. University finished strongly in ita match with North Shore at Davenport, the final score being 2&—16. As a result of tho bustling methods adopted by the North Shore forwards the side kept *everal points ahead of its opponents and seemed likely to win. In ita efforts to overtake North Shore's total University gave an exhibition of bright, open football. Thanks to smart hooking by Thomas ■University had a monopoly of the ball in all scrums and in consequence the backs were able to attack throughout the game. It was open football, with as much passing as was possible that won tho game for tho side.

"University's back play showed the value of routine passing out to the wings, rather than trusting to the inside men to make all the openings. Both wings, Hayman and Ivirkland, were given good opportunities to use their speed, with the result that Kirkland scorod two tries and Hayman crossed the line once and went near scoring on several other occasions. Inglis was in good form behind the scrum. Bush'B kicking assisted his side, one effort of 80yds in length delighting the crowd. Through joining in with his backs toward the end of the game he gave an overlap to the wings, who thus gained many yards of ground. The University pack proved so expert in set scrums that Buch were asked for instead of line-outs as the game progressed. The short passing movements in which all men took part had their opponents puzzled. Drake. Daniel and Thomas being well to the fore. The line-out work was pot of a high •tandard. North Shore's play consisted of ceaseless toiling by the forwards, who did well in the lighter play, but failed to combine in the open. Although they had the advantage in weight they rarely hooked the ball cleanly, with the result that their inside backe found it hard to get rid of the ball. Burgess played a fin* game and waa. rewarded with a try. the result of srood following up. Massey, McKean and McNeill were slightly better than the other forwards. "Waters looked as if he might be dangerous on attack, but eaw little of the ball. Cameron and Sainty shone behind the scrum. University's points consisted of tries by Kirkland (21. Thomas. Drake and Shirley, three penalties by BitsTr and two conversions by the same player. For North Shore McNeill. Saintv and Burgess scored tries. "Woodham kicked a penaltr goal and Waters converted two tries. Mr. E. G. Cichero was referee. " PONSONBY FORTUNATE /MANUKAU'S FINE SHOWING Ponsonby vra«\ fortunate in retaining its undefeated record against Manukau at Sturges Park. Otahuhu, Rarely has a result been so much against the run of play, and it was only bad luck and over-eager-ness on Manukau's part that lost it the game. Ponsonby's defence was sorely harassed practically throughout the second half, and it was mainly due to the excellent work of Hook. Moses and D. Solomon that it did not collapse under the continuous onslaughts. Exchanges in the first half were more even, although Manukau carried most of the attack. After fruitless penalties had been essayed by both sides, Wiklund turned one to profit from well out. Stung_ by this reverse Ponsonby forwards carried play to Manukau's line and from a scrum close in Frankham dived over near the posts, for Hook to convert, and half-time arrived with the score: Ponsonby. 5: Manukau. 3. Soon after the resumption Manukau dominated play, the forwards displaying great rucking ability. Passes by the Ponsonby backs were thrown wildly in face of sweeping rushes by the Manukau forwards, and it required all Hook's resource to keep the line intact. On occasions he was glad to kick to touch and give away ground. Manukau could do all but score, Anderson being twice held up within yards of the line. Solomon gave Ponsonby relief with a good run to midfield and from loose play Carson picked up and went over. The Ponsonby forwards could not subdue the fast-rucking Manukau pack, every mem- I bej* of which played finely, Wiklund and Smith earning special mention. For Ponsonby Bond, Knight and Carson were prominent;. While lacking a little finish the Manukau back line " was superior on the day's play. The inside backs, Brimble and Hankin. were great spoilers and blanketed their opposition. Anderson, at centre, strove hard to bore a way through, and received solid support from Schubert and _H. Sayers on the wings. Placed in defensive roles. Ponsonby's backs were below par. A fino steadying influence was found in Hook s display of handling and kicking. Ponsonby s tries were scored by Frankham. and Carson. Hook converting one. For Manukau a pen-' alty was kicked by Wiklund. Mr. C. F. Paull was, referee.

LOWER GRADE RESULTS Senior B Grade.—Parnell, 14, Eden, 6; Manukau, 9, Marist. 7; Suburbs, 61, Takapuna, 6 ' Second Grade.—Grammar. 34. Training College, C; Suburbs, 14, Marist, 5; Panmure, 21, University, 3; Technical, 24, Northcote, 8; College Rifles, 14, North Shore, 0. Third Grade.— Ponsonby, 24, Takapuna, 6; Manukau, 19, College Rifles, 9; Grammar A, 42, Tamaki, 6. Third Intermediate Grade.—Grammar, 30. University, 5; Suburbs, 6, Technical, 6; Parnell, 11, Marist. 3; Otahuhu, 20. College Rifles, 0; Grafton, 6, Manukau, 3. Fourth Grade.—-Ponsonby, 16, Takapuna, 3; Northcote, 12, Grammar, 3; Technical. 16, Parnell, 5; Marist, 9. Newton, 0; Suburbs, 9, Panmure, 9. Fifth Grade.—Northcote, 13, Grammar, 6; Ponsonby, 25, Takapuna, 14: Parnell, 30, North Shore, 6: Eden, 26. Marist. 5; Manukau, 17, Tamaki, 5. Sixth Grade.—Eden, 11, Otahuhu, 3; Manukau, 8, Panmure, 3. Junior Boys.—Senior grade: Parnell, 9, Manukau, 3; Newton, 6, Suburbs, 0; Eden, 13, Takapuna, 3. Intermediate Grade.—Eden, 23, Suburbs, 3; Newton, 19, Otahuhu, 0; Manukau, 33. St. George's, 0; Marist, 49, Parnell, 0; North Shore, 31, Takapuna, 0. Junior Grade.—Newton, 71, Parnell, 0; Manukau, 15, Suburbs, 0; Eden, 12, North Shore. 0; Takapuna, 60, Monte Cecilia, 0. Secondary Schools' Matches. Second grade: Takapuna Grammar, 38, Takapuna Teohnical College, 0. Third Grade.—Otahuhu, 9, Grammar, 9. Fourth Grade.—Otahuhu, 18, Grammar, 0; Auckland Grammar, 47, Takapuna Grammar, 8. Fifth Grade.—Mount Albert Grammar, 42, Takapuna Grammar, 0; Otahuhu, 10, Grammar, 3; Otahuhu B, 35, Sacred Heart, 0. Sixth Grade.—Otahuhu, 14, Mount Albert Grammar, 5; Takapuna Grammar 6, Technical College, 6; Sacred Heart. 23, Takapuna Grammar. 3. Seventh Grade. Otahuhu, 3, Sacred Heart, 8.

SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS SURPRISE IN CHRISTCHURGH [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] Christchurch.—Sunnyside surprised Rugby followers by beating Old Bojrs, the leading team in the senior championship, by 14 Soints to 10. Sunnyside now leads Old Boys y one point in the championship ladder, but it has played one mora match than Old Boys. Other results were:—Christchurch, 8, Sydenham, 6; Albion, 28, University, 6i Athletie, 27, Linwood, 3.

Dunedin.—University A, 27, TJnion 5; Pirates, 13, Kaikorai, 6: Southern, 21, Alhambra, 0; Zingari, 18, University B, 16; Taieri, 22, Dunedin, 31. Wellington. —Athletic, 22. Eastbourne, 0; Wellington, 13, Hutt, 12; Petono. 13, Poneke, 10; Wellington College Old Boys. 13, Marist, 7. Now ■ Plymouth.—The Taranaki Rugby Union's matches resulted:—Northern division; Tuknpa, 12, Inglewood, 3: Stratford, 24, New Plymouth Old Boys, 10; Clifton. 14, Star; 6. Southern division: Knponga, 25. Athletic, 3; Okaiawa, 33, Eltham, 6; Hawera, 15, Waimate, 11; Opunuke, 10, Patea, 6.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP COMMENCED DEFEAT OF MOUNT ALBERT The 1936 Rugby football championship of the secondary schools of Auckland was commenced on Saturday afternoon in fine weather. Sacred Heart College defeated Mount Albert Grammar School by 11 points to 6 at Sacred Heart, while Auckland Grammar overwhelmed Takapuna Grammar on the latter's ground by 47 points to 3. The Sacred Heart team, principally on account of the superiority of its rearguard, clearly gave the better exhibition, scoring three tries, one converted, to an unconverted try and a penalty goal. The Mount Albert forwards offered stout resistance, but a lack of understanding between the half and first five-eighths was continued throughout the whole back line, which failed to capitalise opportunities, King's College had a bye. Soon after the atart the Sacred Heart backs set up a passing movement, and tho ball travelled out to Conole, who dashed over at the corner. Owens converted. Mistakes by Cooney and Owens in tho faco of a loose rush enabled Campbell to score for Mount Albert. Kingstone missed with the kick. Sacred Heart held the ball in Mount Albert territory, and at last Grant struggled over for a try at the head of a forward attack. Owens failed to convert and the score at hnlf-time was: Sacred Heart, 8; Mount Albert. 3. For- the greater part of the second spell Mount Albert showed to better advantage, the. forwards imposing a severe strain upon their opponents. Each side narrowly missed scoring at times. A' scrum infringement, presented Kings,tone with an easy shot, and he. reduced Sacred . Heart's lend to two point*, However, this aroused Sacred Heart to a vigorous effort, and froip a scrum near the line Clifford dived dver for another try. Owens could not convert and the game ended: Sacred Heart, 11; Mount Albert Grammar. 6. Mr. F. Fry was referee.

AUCKLAND'S BIG MARGIN ELEVEN TRIES REGISTERED Against Auckland Grammar's heavier forwards and speedy backs Takapuna had too severe a test. Altogether 11 tries wore scored fey Auckland, three being obtained by Gilmore, two each by Jonns and Bridgens. and one each by Marriott, Inder. Jackßon and Broadbent. Gilmore converted six. and Jones one. Takapunn's points were sained by means of a penalty goal. The final score was: Auckland Grammar. 47: Takapuna Grammar, 3. Mr. C. S. Reader was referee.

COUNTRY CONTESTS MATCHES ON SATURDAY GRAFTON DEFEATS PAEROA Rugby football competitions were continued in country centres of the Auckland province on Saturday afternoon. The following results were forwarded by correspondents of the Herald:— Hamilton.—At Rugby Park the leading team in the competition. Old Boys, defeated Marist by 36 points to 9. This was the fastest and most open game seen this season and Marist made a better showing than the score indicates. Marist started well. Mills working the blind side for Kilpatrick to score in the corner. Old Boys' first points came from a runaway try scored by H. Lissette. who intercepted on his own twenty-five and outpaced the opposition in a spectacular From a scrum on Old Boys' twenty-five Mills passed to Dempsey, who swerved through and scored. Old Boys replied with a try by Reid, A. Lissette converting. Shortly afterwards A. Lissette kicked a field goal, making the half-time score: Old Boys, 12; Marist. 6. On the resumption of play the ball went out from a set scrum to Voice on the wing, who scored after a determined run. The Old Boys' forwards broko through from half-way and H. Lissette Bcored. Marist was rewarded when a forward, Flynn. scored well out. H. Lissette completed a forward rush by scoring and Reid converted. At this stage Old Boys had complete mastery of the game. 11. Lissette and Carroll scoring tries, both of which Reid converted. A few minutes later Titjens gained a try for Old Boys, making the final score: Old Boys. 36; Marist. 9. In the second game at Rugby Park Frnnkton defeated Te Awamutu by 11 points to 8. For Frankton tries were scored by Elliott and Ferguson. Snodgrass converting one try and kicking a penalty jtoal. Te Awamutu's only try was scored by Hanna. Bell converting this, and also kickins a penalty goal. Juniors: Frankton, 13. Te •Kowhai, 5: Marist, 8. High School, 6: Old Boys. 8, City, 6. Third grade: Old Boys. 20. Technical School, 3. Huntly.-—Juniors (Vancouver Cup competition): Huntly, 12, Te Hoe, 3; Te Akau, 13. Huntly Higjh School, 3. Whltlanga.—Whitianga. 17, Tairua. 5.

Cambridge.—The Cambridge Rugby championship was continued in ideal weather. United seniors maintained an undefeated record by beating Leamington by 23 points to 5 in a willing and determined tussle in which United was for the most part the aggressor. Holmes scored early for Leamington and converted. Haworth, the United fullback, then potted a brilliant field goal. From an acute angle Hewitt landed a penalty goal to put United in the lend. Hague scored for the same team a little later. Shortly after half-time Wilson scored for United after a strong run and Hewitt converted. Howitt then secured the ball from the ruck and scored. The same player finished off a movement by Hall to score again. A gnme between Hautapu and Northern provided a thrilling and fast final ten minutes, during which Northern came out the winner by 12 points to 11. Cliitty. Penetito and Tamiti scored tries for Northern, Penetito also kicking a penalty troal. B. Watt (2) and Harbutt scored for Hautapu, Precce converting one try. Whangarei.—As the result of a representative team from Whangarei visiting Dargaville Rugby championship fixtures for senior A grade teams were cancelled and a series of 10-a-side games was played, each consisting of two spells of 20 minutes. The matches were decided at Kensington Park in ideal weather conditions before a good attendance, and resulted as follows:—Kia Toa, 11, City. 5: Old Boya, 11, Maungakaramca, 3. In the final Old Boys defeated Kia Toa 19—6. Considerable interest wa§ taken in the senior B grade match between Manaia and Pipiwui played at Kensington Park. It resulted in a win. for Pipiwai by 8 points to 6. The Pipiwai team, which has not been defeated this season, is leading in the competition. Juniors: Old Boys. 22. City, 0; Hikurangi, lti, High School, 0. Third grade: Horahor'a, 18, High School, 5; Old Boys, 18, Onerahi, 3. Bantams' seven-a-side: Convent School, 8, Horahora School. 0

Tuakati.—Bright play marked the representative game between Franklin and Waikare in the opening round of the South Auckland Rugby Union's senior A competition. The ball was handled freely, but better combination, especially on the part of Waikare, would etill further have improved the match. Franklin's backs were superior to the opposing rearguard, and it ran out the winner by 23 points to 14. Tries for Franklin were scored by G. Hewitt (2). C. McKinney. D. Revell, P. Carter, H. Passau (2),_ W. Barnaby converting ono try. P. Kahi scored twijse for Waikare. Beattie con verting both tries, while C. Hill potted a goal. Hewitt, who comes from Bombay, is a player whose chances of going higher in representative football should be good. and. when forwards are being chosen for the South Auckland team, McKinney, who comw from Onewhero, should be well worth consideration. Among the Waikare forwards Kahi and Reed show promise, and Benttie is probably the most useful Waikare back. Pukekohe.—Although there were occasional bright patches in the Pukekohe-Waiuku representative game in the South Auckland Union's senior A competition, the match was not spectacular and resulted in an easy win for Pukekohe by 25 points to 3. The superiority of the Pukekohe team was early in evidence, the players who were most noticeable being A. Hewitt. Scott, F. Loughrin, M. Boyce and N. Sandin. Waiuku's chief weakness lay in its hacks. Pukekohe'a first try was scored by Havard. who scrambled over after some ragged piny near the goal-link. Sandin then dropped n, field goal. Shortly before half-time Scott and Longhrin got away with the ball again, Lougbrin scoring. Waiuku's only points came from a free-kick awarded for obstruction In front of the goal posts. The kick,

taken by Vinee, made the scorePukekohe, 10, Waiuku, 3. With Waiuku playing against tho eun in tho second half Pukekohe hud little difficulty in gaining five more tries, the scorers being Hewitt (iJ)• Scott (2). Third grade: Whito Star, 10, Drury, 9. Paoroa. —The Grafton (Auoklnndj senior team defeated Paeroa by 31 points to 8. After a forward rußh by Grafton McLean received possession and, nutting out several men, ho passed to Killeen, who ran through to score between the posts. McLean converted. Fruser next broke awuy and passed to Tannuhill, who went over between the posts. McLean converted. From a scrum in Grafton's twenty-five Paeroa hooked tho bull, which went to Sutherland, who forced his way over in the corner. Bunting joined in with tho Grafton backs, and, after cutting out three men, he finished off a brilliant movement by scoring between the posts. McLean again converted. Anderson (Grafton) retired and Childs took his place. Half-time canio with Grafton leading by 15 points to 3. Cranford enme on in the place of Ross for Grafton. Arkle pent his backs away and the bail went to Killeen, who cut his way through to score wide out. Paeroa livened up at this stage and with a determined forward rush curried play downfield for Masters to score. Veddar converted. Pollowing a high kick Fraser got posßosßion and scored between tho pobls. McLean converted. In a passing rush, tho ball went to Dick, who dashed over for an unconverted try. Paeroa had Grafton hemmed in its tvventyfivo when Fraser snapped up the bull and passed to Killoen, who raced through tho Paoroa defence and ran three-quarters of the length of the field to score between the posts. Rutherford convorted. Bunting received a log injury and'hud .to rotire. The Grafton team gave a good display of open football and often found the defence flat-footed. The visitors were Quickor off the mark and took advantage of their opponents' mistakes. Rotorua.—Under ideal weather conditions the second round of the Rotorua Rugby Sub-Union's senior grade competition, commenced at Arawa Park, wub characterised by fußt, open piny. Tho two senior matches provided the large crowd of spectators with plenty of thrills. There were four casualties, two of the injured players having to be removed to hospital. J, Meek, of the Kahukura team, and E. Kingi, wing threequarter in tho Utuhina tenm, were taken from tho field suffering from concussion. Senior grade results: —Whakorewarewa, 8. Utuhina, 3; Waikite, 24, Knhukura, 0, Junior grade: Rotoiti, 6, Ngakuru, 3; High School, 3. Okero, 3; "Waikite. 10, Ngongotaha, 9; Mamaku defaulted to Old Boys. Third grade: Waikite defaulted to High School Primary schools: Whakarewnrewa, 19. Rotorua Convent, 3.

Tauranga.—The Touranga Rugby Union's senior afcd junior competitions were continued in splendid weather. The senior pnmo between Matakana and Cadets Old Boys was the best of the season, being fast and interesting from start to finish. The half-time score was:—Matakana, 3, Cadets. 0. In the first ten minutes of the Becond half Cadets ran up eight points and looked like winning, but Matakana gained supremacy in_ ihe concluding stages and ran out a winner_ by 14 to 8. Tries for Matakana were gained by W. Nuahne, R. A insley and P. Gardiner, while M. Gardiner landed a penalty goal and Ainsloy converted one try. Tries for Cadets were gained by R. Jones and "W. Young, while S. _Ellii» converted one try. The other senior game, between To Puna nnd Rnngataua, was keenly contested and was won by Te Puna by 16 to 11. Juniors: Judea, 0. Rangatatia, 0:. Matapihi, 5. Cadets Old Boys, 3; Omokoroa, 6, Athletics, 0. Dargaville —Juniors: Dargaville, IG, Ruawui, 0; Northern Star, 3. Old Boys, 0. Third grade: High School, 24, Dargaville, 10.

Morrlnsvllle.—Bright and attractive play was seer in the main senior game between Old Boys and Kiwitahi nt the Morrinsvillo Recrention Ground. Kiwitahi led by B—3 at half-time, but. Old Boys equalised and then added a further three tries in the final quarter to run out winners by 17—8. For Kiwitahi Thompson scored a try, which Hubbard converted, and ho kicked a penalty goal. Tries were scored for Old Boys by Vivian. Aitken, Donovan, Martin and Mohn, one of which Aitken convorted. In the other senior game, Kereone. last year's champion, had an easy win over a weakened Terriers team by 37—0. Juniors: Terriers, 11, " allium, 10; Motumnoho, 5. Rovers, 3; Old Boys. 15. Eastern, 5: Kereone defaulted to United. Third grade: Terriers. 20. Kereone, 6; Eastern, 13, United, 8. Te Awamutu,—.Tho Waipa Hockey Association s competitions wore continued. Results of men's matches were:—To Awamutu B. 1, Paterangi. 2: High School, 2, Pirongiu 2: Otorohanga Colts. 2. Te Rahu. 0. Ladies: Paterangi, 4, Hairini, 2; Korakonui. 3. Old Girls, 2; Pirongin, 1, Otorohanga, 0.

Te Awamutu.—ln the senior section Te Awamutu Rovers defeated Tnupiri West by 2< points (six tries, three of which were converted) to 10 (two tries, both converted). The game was fast and exciting and provided the best exhibition of open football seen here this season. Taupiri West was unable to field a full team and the services of two local players were utilised to bring it up to strength. For the winner tries were Bcored by Young (3), Shepherd, Wilson, and McKinlay. Taupiri West's tries were scored by Wilson and Morton. Juniors: Ngutunui, 6, Tolcnnui. 6; Te Awamutu. 15. Waikeria B. 7; Te Mawhai defaulted to Old Boys. Third grade: Te Awamutu, 24. High School, 11. To Puke.—A senior match played at Jubilee Park resulted in a win for United, which bent Pannmon by 10 points to 3. In this match, which was very keenly contested, M. Davies, United fullback, was very prominent and at one stage made a run through the opposition to score between the posts. Thames—The match between Old Boys and Physical Training was keenly contested. Old Boys winning by 9 points to 0. All the way through the game was very even,_ Old Boys' forwards being slightly superior. Great interest was aroused among the onlookers during the last few minutes when Physical Training attempted to secure a last-minute win and the Old Boys team strived successfully to hold its lend. Scorers for Old Boys were Barbalish and Billings (2). For Physical Training R. Morgan kicked two penalty goals. Manukau Sub-Union.—ln the senior grade a good match was witnessed at Drury between Clevedon and Drury. For the first half of the game Drury dominated play, but in the second spell Clevedon kept Drury on the defensive. Tries were scored for Drury by P. Cossey, M. Dillon and R, Sinton, Brooks converting one. D. Baird scored for Clevedon. The final score was: Drury, 11; Clevedon, 3. Drury was unfortunate in the latter part of the game in losing Brooks, who broke a blood vessel in his leg and retired. Juniors: Clevedon. 11; Pnpnkura, 9. Waluku—South Auckland Union's senior B competition: Pukekohe, 15, Waiuku, 7. Junior competition: Pukekohe, 23, Waiuku, 3.

Mangatawhlrl.—Mangatawhiri, 33, University B, 14. Pokeno.—Third grade: Bombay, 3, Pokeno,

Onowhero.—Third grade: Patumahoe, 20, Onewhero, 11.

Rodney.—Tliore were several surprises in Saturday's games and the championship points are now very even. ResultsPuhoi. 5, v. Port Albert, 0; Kaipara Flats, 17, v. Wellsford, 12; Matakana, 9, v. Pakiri, 6.

WIN FOR WHANGAREI NORTHERN WAIROA DEFEATED [from OUll OWN coiuikspondknt] DARGAVILLE. Sunday The first representative Rugby football match of the season in the northern area was played under ideal football conditions on a fast ground at Rugby Park yesterday afternoon. It resulted' in a win for Whangarei over Northern Wairoa by 14 points to 11. a dropped goal by R. White in the last few minutes of tho game gaining tho victory. The Wairoa captain, M. Morresy. had "a chanoe to even the score shortly afterward with a freo kick in Whangarei's twenty-five, but the ball went high, just outside the posts. The Whangarei forwards took a turn after several minutes' play. Alison. Finlayson and C. White handling and passing to Rarity, who had an open field. Conaghan made an effort to catch the onnosinc: wincer. but was unsuccesnful, a try being recorded in a handy position. Robins converted. Whangaroi attacked again, but Flavell and Wardley took tho ball at their toes to near the visitors' line, where it went out. From the line-out Conaghan went over in tho corner. M. Morresy's kick went wide and at half-time the score was: Whancarei. 5; Northern Wairoa. 3. After the interval the home team pressed hard and an infringement gave M. Morresy a shot at goal from five yards inside the half-way mark. The ball soared high and true to put Northern Wairoa in the lead. Northern Wairoa pressed again, but Robins, Tapper and R. White combined, the lastnamed racing from his own twenty-five to fend off Warrington and cut infield to score a brilliant try, which Robins converted. Warrington gained possession and ran across field, cutting out four men before transferring to Conaghan, who ran round to score near the posts, M. Morresy raising the flags. t With time running short WJjangarei redoubled its efforts and the defence was severely tested. A try looked certain when Walters picked up and ran round his open goal posts to find touch 26 yards out. Whangarei returned to tho attack. Hackett cleared, the ball going to R. White, who quickly dropped _ a goal, making tho final score: Whangarei, 14: Northern Wairoa, 11. Mr. L. F. Houghton was referee.

TE PUKE REPRESENTATIVES [bt telegraph —OWN correspondent] * TE PUKE. Sunday At a special meeting of tho Te Puke Rugby Union it was decided to accept an invitation f»om Waihi to send a representative team there to play on Juno 13. The following team was selected:—M. Davies (enptain), Mansell. Wood, K. Kelly. Lillas. Ahomiro, Potene, Bennet, Webster, Hulton, Ollivier. Wilkin*. Jackson, Stevens, Rhodes. Emergencies Jones, Gabolinsky,