RUGBY FOOTBALL
SENIOB PKEMIEESHIP E : TWO GAMES AT EDEN PARK FAST PLAY ANTICIPATED In spite of the fact that some of the teams will be weakened by the absence in Wellington of representative players, a high standard is expected in the fourth series of matches in the second round of the Auckland Rugby Union's senior championship to be played at the various grounds this afternoon. Two senior games will be played at Eden Park, and the teams participating in these will be practically at full strength. Chief interest will centre in the meeting of North Shore and Suburbs at Eden Park at 3 p.m., when a fast and closely contested match is anticipated. On recent form Ponsonby should prevail against Grafton at tho Show Grounds, although with both teams below strength the result should be open. Otahuhu nnd Mnrist will be the attraction at Sturges Park, while Takapuna wiil meet University at Takapuna.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23761, 14 September 1940, Page 9
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153RUGBY FOOTBALL New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23761, 14 September 1940, Page 9
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