AUCKLAND WINS

New Zealand Herald, Volume 78, Issue 24076, 22 September 1941, Page 5

AUCKLAND WINS

ANNUAL RUGBY MATCH WELLINGTON TEAM DEFEATED THIRTEEN POINTS TO THREE Superior play by its forwards, combined with a brilliant exhibition by its fullback, C. A. Kingstone, were the chief factors which gained for Auckland its victory over Wellington in their annual Rugby match at Eden Park on Saturday afternoon. The score in the homo team's favour was 13 points (two converted tries and a penalty goal) to 3 (a try). Auckland led S-nil at half-time. The attendance was the largest seen at Kden Park sinco the Springboks played there four years ago, the crowd being estimated at over 15,0(10. The weather was fine and warm and the ground hard, dust rising from worn patches in the turf. The match was not quite so spectacular as anticipated, due in a great measure to the fact that it resolved itself more or less into a dour struggle between two fine packs 1 of forwards. Superior scrumming and the excellent hooking of Johnson enabled Auckland to keep tho ball away from the visiting backs. Johnson's consistency in obtaining possession of the ball was ono of the features of the game. Great credit is due to the Auckland pack for a very fine, all-round display. Apart from superiority in the set scrums every man pulled his weight in tho rucks and all followed up tirelessly. Thc.v were all so consistently conspicuous that it would bo unfair to individualise between them. Bourko retired early in the game and Cawkwell, who replaced him, was quite up to the standard set by his colleagues. The Auckland backs played better than in former games, although there was still too much mishandling and bad passing in evidence, several passing rushes breaking down through these faults. Tet/.laff gave a sound display behind the scrum, while Brinsden made a number of smart dashes in an effort to set tho men outside him in action. Tho Wellington backs, however, moved up smartly on Margison and Wiles and forced the latter into mishandling, which robbed tho wingers of chances. On ono occasion Schubert had a clear run in had tho pass from Wiles not been thrown low. Both Schubert and Boggs endeavoured to make openings, Boggs being seen in a few strong runs. It is very Tarely indeed that a fullback gives an exhibition that is (lawless, but such a display was witnessed on this occasion. Apart from the fact- that lie scored 10 of Auckland's 13 points, Kingstone delighted the crowd by his enterprise. Just before the end of the first spell ho joined in a passing rush and fooled the opposition into thinking that ho was going to pass to Schubert. Seeing j the opening he clapped on speed and raced over for a spectacular try. The cheering of the spectators was renewed when lie converted. Kingstono's positional play, anticipation, handling of the ball, consistent and accurate line-kicking of good length, change of direction and tackling all assisted toward tho production of one of the most brilliant exhibitions seen on a New Zealand Rugby field. It recalled the days when his uncle, C. N. Kingstone, of Taranaki, filled a similar position for tho All Blacks in the test matches against the 1021 Springboks. Tho Wellington forwards battled valiantly against a superior pack. They were unfortunate in losing Bowman at the end of half an hour through a shoulder injury, but it is doubtful if his presence would have affected the final result, as Carradus. who replaced him, played quite a good game. Todd, the Wellington captain, was the outstanding Wellington forward. In addition to doing his full share in the rucks, he led many of the loose rushes, and, by changing his position on tho line-out, was seen to advantage in that department of play. Foley also did good work on tho line-out, Lindsay and White followed up consistently. Solid games were played by Jackson, Stanaway and Smith. The Wellington hacks did not receive enough of the ball to demonstrate their ability. O'Halloran was solid behind the scrum, while sufficient was seen of .Tamieson and Sherratt, tho wingers, to suggest that they would lie dangerous attacking players if given plenty of the ball. Dance had a busy afternoon and he made few mistakes. The visitors were unlucky with their kicking, the ball striking the post on two occasions—a snappy pot by O'Halloran and a penalty kick by Dance. Kingstone and Schubert scored tries for Auckland, Kingstone converting both and kicking a penalty goal. Stanaway scored for Wellington. Mr. M. G. Parris was referee. Christchurch.—Canterbury closed its interprovincial Rugby season at Lancaster Park yesterday afternoon by beating South Canterbury by 21 points to 7. Tt was the extra speed of ihe Canterbury backs that capped a fine performance by the home forwards. South Canterbury provided vigorous and destructive opposition; in fact, over tho last 10 minutes, the visitors were making most of the attacks. Their enterprise was such that attacks were even begun with a long throwin at this stage from their own twenty-five. Scorers for Canterbury were Kilworth. Cartwright (2). Bond, Argus (2), while Moran kicked a penalty goal. For South Canterbury Lundy kicked a penalty goal and a field goal. Palmer and Mackie Cutis.—The presentations of the Bert Palmer Memorial Cup and the Peter Mackie Cup were made at Fden Park on Saturday afternoon. The president of the Auckland Rugby Union. Mr. H. Frost, handed the Palmer Cup to Edwards, captain of the Otahuhu Colts fifteen, and Mr. P. Mackie presented his trophy to A. M. Benle. acting for the enntain of the University junior team. M. Lynch, who is in territorial camp. Besides the Mackie Trophy there was also a go!d medal for the University captain. The chairman of the junior management board. Mr. A. L. Simmonds. presented another gold medal to D. B. Mulvihill. coach of the team. Junior Grade Final.-—The final of the junior grade championship played as the curtain-raiser to the representative fixture was won by Suburbs which defeated r (echni-

cal bv 17 points to (>. Suburbs had an advantage S—.l at the interval and continued its winning way in the second half Suburbs' points mine from tries by G. Shaw. C. Howe and Porritt. Shaw also kicked Iwo penalty goals and converted a try. Two penalty coals were scored for Technical by Randrup. G. Shaw who played at first five-eighths, brought his tally for the season to 101 after scoring 11 points on Saturday. Lancaster Shield.—Playing its second annual malch at SI urges Park for the Lancaster Shield, the Unit Railway Workshops defeated the Otahnhii Workshops by 1-1 points to S For Huft. Ilerliman and Burns scored ' ries and Mallet kicked two penalty goals and converted one try. For Otahuhu. Hancock and Hunt each scored a try, Hunt converting one. Waihi Beats Otahuhu.— Playing a return ma'ch at Stnrges Park. Waihi defeated Otahuhu by l.'i points to 1). For Waihi, Leath. Fury and Woodland scored tries, two being converted. For Otahuhu, Cooper and Curry each scored a try and Keily kicked a penalty goal. Referees' Match.—The annual match between the Auckland and Wellington referees' teams resulted in a win for the Auckland side bv 22 points to <). The Aucklanders displayed good hack play and it was their ability which decided the issue. The exchanges were fairly even in the first spell, the Auckland team leading o—3. LOWER GRADE RESULTS ['bird Grade. —University. '■>. N'orthrote. 3; Grammar, 2(1. Technical Old Boys. 11 Friendly Game. — Kden (fifth grade), 23,

Eden (fourth grade). <i ■ WINNERS IN THE SOUTH Wellington.—The Wellington 13 representatives defeated Centurions by 1(5 points to 15. Christchurch. —Albion won the senior championship by beating Army unexpectedly by 15 points to 0. This was a match between the winner of the senior A section of the competition and the winner of the senior reserve section. Army had accounted for six teams in the A section and Albion had a record of seven wins in the reserve section. Army played without Dewer and Blair, two of its stronger players and Rankin, the All Black forward played at centre. On a hard, dry ground the lighter Albion side was too nimble for Army Dunedin. —As a result, of yesterday's matches University A won the championship bv one point ahead of Southern, last year's champion side. This was University's first win since 1031. Yesterday's results were: University A, 10. Zingari-Richmond, 11; Southern. 12, University B, 0; Kaikorai, 1(5. Dunedin, 12*; Taieri, 16. Alhambra, 0; Pirates, 13, Union, 11.