RUGBY FOOTBALL

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8482, 17 July 1913, Page 11

RUGBY FOOTBALL

NEW ZEALAND UNION. The management committee of the New Zealand Rugby Uuion met last evening, -Ur N. Galbraith presiding. Tbero • .ro prcs&euv —Messrs ii*. Wyiio, C. G.-Wilson, R. M. Isaacs, J. H. A. Laughton, and G. Dixon. The secretary ot the English Union wrote -.—" i oeg to acknowledge receipt of your lurtuer letter ol -Vlarch 14th re reinstatement ol those who, have signed a Northern Union form or have p.ayed with or agamst Northern Union players. My committee have considered the matter, but are unable to relax the rules for players of a maturcr age than seventeen. Here the reinstatement of youths under seventeen has been found in certain districts to be helpful in controverting the machinations of Northern Union emissaries. Each case, however, has to be very carefully judged on Us own merits, and it is not obligatory for vour union either to adopt or make a trial of it.” —It was decided: ‘‘That a copy of the letter be sent to all unions with a letter pointing out that only this committee has power bo exorcise the discretion, and that this discretion will be exercised only iij very exceptional cases.” In reply to a communication from the Wanganui Union in regard to the payment of expenses to memberp of the New Zealand team for California, it was decided to inform them of the decision already arrived at on the matter —that no daily allowance will bo made, but that all reasonable travelling expenses will be paid. In connection with the North VSoiith Island match to be played at Christchurch on July 26th, it was decided be instruct the South Island team to assemble at Christchurch not later than July 24th and the North Island not later than July 25th. It was decided to ask Mr G. H. Mason (Christchurch), president of the union, to accent the position of manager of tho New Zealand team foi California.

REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. RUSH DEFEATS HAWKE’S BAY. Press Association. PAH lATUA. July 16. Tho representative Rugby match between Hawke’s Bay and Bush, played at Paluatua to-day, resulted in a surprise victory for Bush by three points W first spell P. Galvin scored a try for the winners, which MoVay failed to convert. The visitors had a slight advantage in the first spell, but tho second spell was in favour of Bush. The /Hawke's Bay forwards, were good in tho tight work, but Bush excelled in tho looso. ' At the conclusion of the match the visitors were entertained by the Bnsfa Union. NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY VICTORIOUS. By Telegraph— Pres* Association— Copyright (Received July 16, 8.20 p.m.) SYDNEY, July 1,6. The New Zealand University team, have completed their tour with’ _ an unbeaten record, placing the third match against Sydney University to their credit by 30 points to 15. The weather was fine and the attendance 1000. • ... _—- The home team opened strongly, placing two converted goals to their credit during the first quarter. For the remainder of the spell/- thevisitors were in the ascendant, Fisher, from a line-out, and Cartwright, from the serum, scoring an unconverted try each. , ~ . Tho scores at hali-tanio were:Sydney ...... M New Zealand ... o In the second half' the Now Zealanders livened up and fan over their opponents’ play- , „ , , The combination was excellent, and towards tho close their play was briL obtained two tries, and QuQlian Fisher, Paulson, and Fawcett one’ each, of which Childs converted two and Ryan one. Sydney added a converted try. Final scores: New Zealand SO Sydney • LEAGUE GAME. Newtown, having won the Gihnour Cup. the League has decided to start a “knock-out” round. The first match will take place on Saturday. The following week-end fixtures have been arranged:— Seniors. Petono v. Newtown, at Newtown Park; referee, Mr Murphy. Athletic v. Hutt, at Hntt; refer®#.

Mr Barber. Juftior Shield Competition, Petone A v. Hutt. at Qutt No. 2; referee, Mr Hoy. Petone B v. Petone C, at Hntt; re* force. Mr Isherwood. City v, Newtown. Duppa street; to feree, Mr McKenzie.