RUGBY FOOTBALL
SENIOR COMPETITION CHAMPIONSHIP NEARING END TECHNICAL TO PLAY GRAFTON The second to last series of games in tho Auckland Rugby Union's senior competition for the Gallalier Shield will bo played this afternoon on various grounds in tho suburbs, tho only contest at Eden Park being on No. 3 ground as the oval has been given over to the New Zealand llockev Association for tho third test match between New Zealand and the 1 lie results of to-day's play may decide tho championship., for which Technical and Ponsonhv arc the only possibilities, l'onsonby will meet Manukau, and ii win for tho former, which heads the championship ladder, seems assured on recent performances. 't his ganic will bo played at O noli unga and should provide local enthusiasts with a good display. Technical will meet Grafton at the Show Grounds. The result is open. Grafton has not shown its early season form in recent matches and in this case Technical may bo expected to win. Grafton, however, is quito capable of taking tho honours. Grammar and Murist have been matched at Eden Park, while North Shore a'id Training College will travel to Mount Wellington Domain.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23127, 27 August 1938, Page 20
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195RUGBY FOOTBALL New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23127, 27 August 1938, Page 20
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