RUGBY FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22463, 6 July 1936, Page 13

RUGBY FOOTBALL

CONTESTS IN COUNTRY GAMES PLAYED ON SATURDAY MANUKAU TEAM BEATS PAEROA Rugby football competitions were continued in country centres of the Auckland Province on Saturday afternoon. The Manukau senior team from Auckland paid a visit to Paeroa. where it defeated the home fifteen. Mr.tches for cups were decided in other places. The following-results were forwarded by correspondents of the Hkrat.d: —

Hamilton. —Old Boys remained unbeaten In the senior inter-union competition, defeating Frankton by 21 points to 10. After a few minutes of midfield play Old Boys' forwards broke through and 11. Lissette came up auickly to score. His brother, A. Lissette, converted! Frankton was soon on the attack and from a scrum 20yds out the halfback, Snodprass, dummied and swerved his way over for Sin excellent try. Within a few minutes a forward, Sklenars, scored Frankton's second trv. Then H. Lissette made a good opening ac half-way and transferred to J. Carroll, who swerved past l'rankton's fullback and scored. Just before half-time the referee awarded trankton an obstruction try, which Keeps converted, making th» score: Frankton, 11; Old Bovs. S. Early in the second speli Old Poys' fullback, A. Lissette, came through smartly and completed a back movement by scoring between tiie posts, lie also converted. Clever back play was shown in Old Boys' next try, H. Lissette and J. Carroll drawing the defence for F. Voice to dash through and score. A. Lissette converted. Another try by j Carroll soon followed. The ball then went oul to K. Re id on the wing, who fended off a tackier and scored. After the final bell had tru" but while the ball was still in play, Frankton's fullback, Heeps, scored a try, which Pearson converted In the second game a' Kugbv Park, Marist defeated Taupiri East l,v 0 points to 5. Lang scored a try for Mfrist which Grogan converted, and \V. Cassidv dropped a field goal. For Taupiri. M. Taylor scored, Catle.v converting. Juniors: Old Bovs. IS, High School. 0; Frankton, 15. Marist '3: City, 7. Te Kowhai, 3. Third grade: Old Boys, 10. City, ft; Technical Old Boys, IS, Technical School, 8. Matamata.—The first games of the Roicard Cup competition were played in fine but u«ry cold weather. Matamata defeated Hinnera'bv 0 points to :? in a game that did not rise to very great heights. For the winners Titzgerald kicked a penalty goal and Begbie peered a trv. G. Ityan scored for Hinuera. Patetere defeated a weak "Wardville team by «7 noints to 0. Tries were obtained by Uottomlev (2), Otto and Hayes; G. Brown converted two tries and kicked a penalty goal; Stanawa\ converted two tries, and J. Stewart notted a field goal. Junior results: Hinuera. !•-> Matamata, Old Boys, 3. Patetere, 0. J. H~ Sutcliffe, a junior player, sustained a fractured jaw.

Morrinsviile. —The Morrinsville Sub-union resumed its club championship competition, tue high light being tho second meeting betneen the champion team, Kereone and Kiwitahi. The former won by a comfortable margin, 2-1 —3, although the game was much i-'o'e even than the score indicates. Kiwitahi i)ia\cd open football, but failed to finish off cowl movements, and let its opponents away, v Leeson. Clarkin. P. King, \owles and W. Cameron scored for Kereone. the last-iyimed converting three tries and kicking a penaltj „na] In the other senior game. Old Boys defeated Terriers by 31 to 0. W. J Aitken, captain of Old Boys, scored 10 of his team s nr ; n i s a field goal, a penalty goal, a try and three conversions. Other tries for Old Boys were scored by V. Ensor (->), Saxon. (2), O. Faulkner apd Wright. Juniors: Terriers, 11. "Mntnirnobo 0* United. 20, Tahuna, 3; Old Bov« 11. Rovers, ti. Third grade: Old Boys, 0, "United, 0; Terriers, 6, Eastern. 0. Cambridge.—Senior competition Rugby was resumed in Cambridge in overcast weather. The ground at the Square was shpperj, an the main .attraction, between United and Hautapu was for the most part a tussle. United won by S points to 3. The final "0 minutes was fast and exciting, when the United defence was taxed to the greatest extent thi* season. A continual Hautapu assault, in an efTort to gain the lead, was only just kept out. and the crowd enjoyed the keen exhibition. Wilson and P. Beer scored for United, one try being converted. Mi Her scored fn- Hautapu. Leamington just defeated J<ortn era in the other senior match by 14 points to 10 N- Holmes Roxborough and Wallace scored for Leamington, two tries being converted Northern s score consisted of a potted goaf by Smith and two penalties As the curtain-raiser at the Square the , a , bridge third grade representatives defeated Jlatamata third grade by 14. points to 3. Huntly.—Vancouver Cup competition: Te Akau, 0, Huntly, 5; Ngaruawahia, 11. Huntly High School Old Boys, 3. Paeroa.—There was a good attendance to witness the Rugby match between Manukau Auckland) and the Paeroa representative team at Paeroa. Play was fast and ] esting throughout and some good football was witnessed Pepper, the All Black, was prominent throughout, and Brimble alsoplayedgrea football. The game resulted in a win lor Manukau bv 14 points to 6. Irom a lineout the Manukau forwards broke away and the movement ended in Halford scoring. Fast following up when Hankin misfielded enabled the local pack to secure and Bel scored. Manukau shortly afterward carried play the length of the field and McLaren scored, Wiklund converting. Passing betw-een Brimble, - Stone and the forwards enabled Pparce to score a good try and half-time was called with the score: —Manukau, 11; * a . e * roa 3. McLaren did not take the field in the" secorfd half, being replaced by Duncan, of Paeroa. Pepper went back to centre threequarter. Pepper, Halford and Smith carried play to Paeroa's line, where the home team was penalised, Wiklund goaling. A Paeroa passing movement between Robinson, U'otworthy, Swan and Gloyn ended in the ' a 'J er scoring. Play was in Manukau's twenty-fivo when the bell sounded, with tho score: Manukau, 14; Paeroa, O. An interesting junior game between Hikutaia and a combined team" resulted in a win for the combined team by- 9 points to S. Tauranga.—The Xauranga Rugby Union's weekly cutf competition was favoured with fine weather. The match between Matakana and Te Puna was keenly contested. Matakana" established an early lead and as tho result of a try and a field goal, both by R. Ainsley, had a margin of seven points in the first quarter. For Te Puna, M. Hartnett and W. Mathieson each scored, one being converted by L. Ririnui. At half-time Te I'una led B—7.8 —7. The second half was very even, G. Tu scoring for Te Puna and J. Ririnui converted, while T. Kuka gained a try for Matakana. The game ended in Te Puna's favour by 13 to 10. The other senior game, between Cadets Old Boys and Rangataua, was' won by Rangataua by 6 to 0. A try for the winner was registered by T. Kakau and R. Dickson kicked a penalty goal. Juniors: Rangataua, 8, Athletics, 0; Matapihi, 5, Ornokoroa, 0; Judea, 18, Cadets, 8. Whitianga.—Whitianga, 15, United, 0.

Dargaville.—The third round of the Northern Wairoa Rugby Union's senior grado competition ,was commenced at Rugby Park. Results: Northern Star, 18, Southern, 3; Kaihu, 32, Ruawai, O. Juniors: Dargaviile, 12, Old Boys, 0; Kaihu, 8, Northern Star. 3 Third grade: Kaihu, 18, High School, 0.

Te Kuiti.—Matamata defeated the Maniapoto sub-union representatives by 14 points to 11 in an open game that culminated in a very exciting finish. In the first half Matamata was superior. Clean handling by the backs, who were getting the ball front most of the line-outs and a fair proportion of 'lie scrums, enabled the team to run up a score of 14—3. In the second spell Maniapoto fame to light, the opposing team tiring, vith the result that the Matamata backs saw little of the ball. With the scoro at 11—11 great excitement prevailed as Maniapoto was attacking hard. Twice it crossed the line, but both times was recalled for infringements and time came with the score unaltered at I f—ll. Warrenden and Simpson scored for Matamata, Jlawke converting both and Settle kicking a field goal. Gilbert and McLeod scored for Maniapoto, McLcod converting one and kicking a penalty goal. Tho «aipa junior representatives defeated ManiaI'Oto' by 8 points lo 0 after tho home team had led o—a, for nn*?t of ttio game.

Rotorua.—The second round of the Rotorua sub-union's competitions was continued at Arawa Park. Senior results were:— Roloiti, 2.-,, Waikite, 8; Utuhina, 16, Kahnkura, 10. Juniors: Waikite, I), High School, fe;

* Pu kekohe-Franklin.—Seniors: Onewhcro further enhanced its chances for the championship by beating Bombay, on the lotJ" s ground, bv 81 points to 0. Onewhero is now in the lead with 14 points. White "tar. 10 points, is in second position." By oeating Patumahoe bv 0 to 0 Old Boys "as ei({ht points. Tuakau which registered a victory against To Kohanga by. 10 points 1° 14, also has eight points. Juniors: Bom•?,a.v. 15, Onewhero, 3: Pukekawa, 12. Te Aohanga, White Star won by default Irom i'atuniahoo. Third grade: White Star, ill 1 fttuniaiioe, 0; Onewhero, t), Bombay, lokeno, 5, Drury. O. t ! e , Put<c —ln a senior match played at Jubilee I-ark Papamoa, 21, beat United, k i i. le junior division Paengaroa, 8, b eat Papamoa, 0. Mangatawhiri.—Seniors: Mangatangl, 9, Mua-.ta, 0; Pokeno, !), Mangatawhiri, 3. Waluku.—ln the final for the Waiuku Rugby Union's championship City heat Otaua by i,-, points to 1 White Star (PukeKohe) beat Waipipi-Aka Aka Combined by <■' Points to ii

Waikarc.—Seniors: Waerenga, '22, Ohinewai, 0; Glcinnurray, (J, Rangiriri, 0; To Kauwliata Maoris, 20 Taniwha, (>. Juniors: NVoodleigh, is, Ohinewai, 3. Schoolboys: Kangiriri, 58, To Kauwliata, 0; Waorengu, 10, Ohinewai, (5.

Whangarei.—ln a game lacking in brilliance, ■ llikiirangi defeated City in tlie senior A Rugby football championship by lf> points to <;, before a good attendance of spectators. The ground was in good order, and the score was not a true index to the merits of the respective teams. The City team failed to take advance of several opportunities for scoring. The llikiirangi forwards obtained the ball more frequently from the scrums, and Conway, its halfback, took every advantage of this. lle was the outstanding back on the ground. The other backs in the llikiirangi team were inaccurate in their passing movements, and llolmwood, the fullback, did not play his usual good game. Campbell, wingthreecniarter, was fortunate in his cutting-in, one resulting in his scoring a try. The forwards all played well, and were superior to their opponents. Mclnnes, Brydon and Redwood were very prominent. The City team was unfortunate in not having the services of Hurch among the backs and Clotworthy and Dent in the forwards. The backs were disappointing, Thorpe, at half, being the exception. The forwards worked hard, most prominent being Griffen and J. McKenzie. For llikiirangi tries were scored by Conway, CHinpbell, Rouse, Kedwood and , Pomprett, Rarity converting two. For City Shepherd scored a try and Roos kicked a penalty goal, llikurungi is now leading in the championship, and if it beats Old Hoys next Saturday it will win the honours outright. If defeated it will play oft with Kia Toa, provided Kin Toa defeats City. Old Roys defeated Maunsrakaramea. Kia T9U had a bye. In the H grade senior competition Fipiwai suffered its first defeat of the season at the hands of Manaia by !t points to O. Pipiwai liad several- players absent. Juniors: Old Roys, 211, High School, O; City, 20, Waiotira, S; Oneralii, <!, Horahora, 3. Third grade: Horahora, 11. Old ltoys, 0; High School, 20, Oneralii, O.

Manukau Sub-union.—The main attraction was played at (Memlon, Drury defeating tlie home team by JO to 5. The game was very oven throughout, the standard of football pleasing a largo crowd of .spectators. IT. Brooks (2) and Billon scored tries for I)rury. 11. Brooks converting two, while E. Cossey kicked a penalty goal. Baird scored for cievedon, Smith converting. At Karaka the home team easily accounted for llunua by —<» to 0. Tries were scored by lTogan (3), Derbysiiire (2), Christ hr->»m, Fulton and McLeod. A feature of the gamo was the poor goalkicking. many attempts right in front ol the goal going astray. In the junior section Papakura continued its winning way by defeating Clevedon by 15 to !». For I'apakura tries were scored by Osborne (!!) and Gunthorp. Lnrsen kicking a penalty goal, ior Clevedon Smith scored and R. Hancock kicked two penalty goals At Drury,, Ararimu defeated an improved Karaka team by 12 to 0. Thames.—llish School defeated two Waihi High School teams. Thames first fifteen defeated Waihi by 20 points to LI. The second fifteen game resulted: —Thames, 10; Waihi, I). The primary schools'match, Thames v. laeroa, resulted in a win for the visitors by 11 points to <». In the junior game lh)sic<i Training defeated Ramblers by 15 points ta (i. Old Boys seniors defeated Physical Training by 18 points to 3. Te Awamutu.—The Waipa Rugby Unions competitions were advanced a further stage Iu the senior game, Hamilton Technical O.d Boys secured a convincing victory over le Awamutu Rovers by 10 points to 5. lechnical showed better combination. From play in mid field the ball travelled among its backs to Goosman in the wing, and he pn f in a fast run to score. Technical's forwards then carrieil plav downfield. where Taylor secured and dived over. Pardington converted. Then a Technical passing rush, in which backs and forwards participated, ended in Porteous scoring. McKinley set the Rovers backs in motion, but Goosman intercepted cleverly to run three-quarters the length of the field to score between the posts. Pardington converted. In the second spell, from a scrum in front of the Technical posts, Spence scrambled over for Rovers and Young converted. The Technical forwards broke away and carried play upfield for Peart to score. The only other game decided was a representative fixture between the Waipa third grade and Hamilton fourth grade players. Waipa won by I'.! points to nil. For Waipa unconverted tries were scored by Beet (2), McEwan and All port.

Rangataiki-Whakatane. —Keen interest was displayed bv a record crowd of spectators at one of the most exciting matches seen in the Bav of Plenty for many years. The game was played at Matata between Rangataiki and Whakatane for the Te IlurunuiApanui Shield. Whakatane played brilliant football in the second spell, the last 10 minutes bringing many spectacular attacks, but Rangataiki's defence was very sound. After leading at half-time by eight points to nil, Rangataiki won by 13 points to !>. Scorers for the winners were Renata, E. Howell and R. Lees, C. Francis converting two tries. Scorers for Whakatane wero S. Bluett and J. Biddle. the latter also kicking a penalty goal.

LOWER GRADE RESULTS Senior B Grade. —Eden, 11. University, 10; Suburbs, 16, Marist, 3; Manukau, 5, Parnell, 4. Second Grade. —Ponsonby, 9, Grammar, 0; Technical, 21, College Rifles, 0; Northcote, It), Training College, 14; Grafton, 17, University, 8; Suburbs, 19, Marist, 3; Otahuhu, 11, Manukau, 5. Third Grade. —Grammar Colts, 19, Grafton, 14; Grammar A, 32, Ponsonby, 9; Technical, 14, Manukau, 12; Ponsonby, 12, Training College, 3; St. George's, 30, Tamaki, 11; College Rifles, 27, Training College, 5; University, 0, College Rifles, 0. Third Intermediate Grade. —ronsonby, 12, Training College, 3; Grafton, 12, Marist, 3; Grammar, 20, Manukau, 3; Parnell, 8, Technical, 4; Eden, 33, Suburbs, 0. Fourth Grade.—Northcote, 15, Marist, 5; Suburbs, 23, Ponsonby, 8; Parnell, 11, Otahuhu, 8; Grammar, 28, North Shore, 10; Technical, 9, Takapuna, 9; Manukau, 41, Newton, 0.

Fifth Grade. —Ponsonby, 16, Marist. «; Parnell, .12, Manukau, 0; St. George's. 15. North Shore, 0; Technical, 20, Tamaki, 3; Suburbs, 29, Grammar, 3. Sixth Grade.—North Shore, 47, Parnell, 3; Otahuhu, 14, Manukau, 3; Suburbs, 26, Parnell, 0; Eden, 20, St. George's, 8. Junior Boys.—Senior grade: Parnell, 9, Suburbs, 3; Mannkau, 48, Takapuna, 0. Intermediate Grade. —North Shore, 48, Parnell, 5; Northcote, 3, Manukau Colts, 3; Suburbs, 00, St. George's, 0; Manukau, 11, Takapuna, 3; Eden, 28, Otahuhu, 0.

Junior Grade.—Northcote, 42, North Shore, 0; Monto Cecilia, 11, Parnell, 0; Manukau, 12, Mount Eden, 0.

Secondary Schools. —Third grade: Technical College, 17, Auckland Grammar, 9. Sixth Grade. —Sacred Heart, 8, Takapnna Grammar, 3. SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION'] Wellington.—College Old Boys, 16, Hutt, O; Athletic, 20, Wellington, 11; Poneko, 21, Eastbourne, 16; Petone, 16, Johnsonville, 11; Marist, ft, St. Patrick's Old Boys, 5. Christchurch. —Old Boys, 6, Christehureh, 3; Marivale, 21, Athletic, 13; Sunnyside, 14, Sydenham. 8; Albion, 10. Linwood, 13.

Dunedin. —University A. 20, Pirates, 0; Southern, 23, Union, 3; Zingari, 11, Alhambra, 8; Dunedin, 14, Taieri, 8; Kaikorai, 30, University B, 3.

New Plymouth.—Tlio Tnranaki Rngby Union's northern division matches resulted:— Tukana 18, New Plymouth Old Hoys, 4; Inglcwood, .11, Star, 8; Stratford, 20 Stratford United Old Jio.vs, 12. Southern division: Jfawera 21, Athletic. Ift; Kaponga, 13, Okaiawa, 0; Opunake, 14, Elthain, 0; Patea, 25, Waimate, 8.

PEACE CUP CHALLENGES [from our own correspondent] MORRINSVILLE, Sunday Tho challengers for the Peace Cup were dealt with by the holders, Morrinsville, yesterday and elimination matches were decided on as follows:—Rotorua v Putaruru Thames v Wail'i, Matamata v. Taupirt, Cambridge v' Maniapoto. The Paeroa sub-union will not be called upon to play an elimination match but will meet tho holder in tho first match between now and Angust 1Notable sub-unions not challenging this season are To Aroha, Hamilton and Maipa.