RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19205, 23 June 1924, Page 10

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

FIRST GRADE MATCHES. The following table shows the relative positions of the teams in the Senior Grade competition:— Points Flag

UNIVERSITY A v. DUNEDIN. The game between University A and Dunedin was a hard-fought contest. At, times the play could have been bettor, but interest in the game was kept up throughout. University's superiority lay in their kicks, who throw the ball about more than their opponents, and also showed more speed. Although tho University backs played well in the first half, Dunedin were superior in the latter stages of the game. At one time it looked as if the scores were going to bo very close, ’ but two trios in tho fast 15 minutes 'drew tho Light Blues out of danger, enabling them to win by 18 points to 11. Dunedin kicked off against tho wind, and a few minutes after the start Johnston passed from a serum to Gilberd, who scored, but the try was not converted. On tho resumption of play University were awarded a free kick, and Dickson put the ball over. The Dunedin forwards and backs attacked in turn, and Newman charged down Jacobs’s kick and scored. Collins failed to add the extra points. The students began to look dangerous near the line, but Dunedin’s defence proved very strong. Johnston passed to Gilbert!, who was collared, and the former followed up and narrow y missed scoring, tho Dark Blues forcing Dunedin pressed, but play was returned up-field by University, and alter a good passing rush tho ball was finally transferred to Webb, who scored a, good try near the corner. Jacobs failed to convert. A good passing rush was originated by the Light Blues, but O’Connor tackled M'Donald well. The half-time score was; University S, Dunedin 3. Dunedin’s play improved considerably in tho second spell, and the, forwards showed considerable -dash. Perry came to hand with a good run, and passed to Webb, who grounded tho ball over the lino at the corner. The kick failed. Dunedin retaliated with a good rush, and M'Donald picked up tho ball from the Dark Blue forwards’ feet and passed to Webb, who made a good run. Dunedin again became dangerous and pressed University on tho line. O’Conner (half-book) got the ball from a scrum and broke through to score, but the try was not converted. The Dark Blues put in a good passing rush, but Perry dribbled the hall down held. Dunedin, however, wore striving hard to score, and Newman made a good run anil scored almost beneath the posts. O’Sullivan converted, thus bringing Dunedin’s score one point behind University’s total. Dunedin again jiressed, taking all before them ; but tho ball wont out, of bounds. University recovered, but, M'Donald dropped tho hall in a good position. Dunedin were nearly over a few minutes later, but Porriti marked. The Light Blues got away, and Perry gave a long pass to Webb, who scored his third try. The kick failed. Following on this success Dickson raced down the lino and .scored. This try. like all tho others, was not converted. The final scores were: University A 18 points. Dunedin 11 points. Mr It. Torrance was referee. UNIVERSITY B v. PIRATES.

The match between University B and Pirates, played at Carisbrook, resulted in a surpiso victory for the students by 11 points to 9 points The win of the Light Blues was very popular, and when thev «icorcd the try which put them in the lead ine cheering could practically be heard all over the Flat. Pirates quickly put on « points, and lost several chances of adding to the number, and at half-time they appeared to have the came well won. In the second half, however, the play of the Black backs was not too sound, and the speedy Blue backs had them bustled on many occasions. The Blacks came with a rattle at the finish, hut they just failed to got there. The Blue forwards opened the attack, ILedgerwood showing out. Passing from Boss to C. Gilbcrd broke down, and Wilson carried play to the Blues’ twenty-five. The Blacks kept up the attack, but the passing of their backs lacked finish. 'men trom a free kick Walker kicked a goal Stevenson was playing a good game on rhe light wing, and made no mistake in tackling Morgan. A scrum was formed at the Bluos’ twenty-five, and Wilson secured and passed to St. George, who sent on to Jeffs. Morgan then came up to receive a pass infield, and went over in a tackle. Walker missed tho goal kick. Tho Blacks were quickly on attack again, and passing from ft scrum between St. George, Jeffs,- and Morgan ended in the last-named going clean through for his second try. Walker missed the goal kick. Wells, Boss. Bhand, G:l----berd, and Stevenson were prominent in holding back the attacks of the Blacks, and then Fahey and M'Clyrnont carnc awnv ■with passing, Allan spoiling the movement by getting offside near tne Blacks’ line. Play hung at midfield till Allan and Walker dribbled to tho Blacks’ twenty-five. Allan missed with a penalty shot, and Walker (Pirates’ full-back) kicked' back past halfway. Allan made a fine run and punted. Robinson saving a dangerous situation for his side by marking at his twenty-five, Wilson lost a good chance by trying to pick up and falling, but Jeffs carried on tho attack with a jinky run. Erratic, play followed at the Bines’ twenty-five, til! Fahey, Gilbcrd. anil M’Clyrnont showed up with ft nice passing' rush, Wilson broke up the attack with a clever solo dribble, but missed with his kick at the bail wntuj he had only the full-back to pass. Allan and Gilbcrd were opening the play f.-.r tee Blues, and Stevenson had an unsuccessful shot from a penalty. Tho play went to tho other end of the ground, where Pearce missed with a shot at goal from a mark. Gilberd made another solo run, ■but was well slopped by Jeffs. The halftime whistle then blew, with Pirates leading by 9 points to nil, ; In the second half tho Blues quickly look up the attack, but the Black forwards parried play to the other end of tho field, Where St. George lost a sure try by knocking on a pass from Morgan, Morgan and Jeffs showed out with a passing rush, but the Blue forwards then came away with an irresistible dribbling rush, which ended near the Blacks’ line. Passing between Gil herd, Sband, and Stevenson ended >n tho last-named being thrown out at (hr? corner flag. The defence of tho Blacks appeared to be faulty, and the Blues kept hard on attack, till at -last Hiskcna scored from a scramble. The goal kick missed. Thus encouraged, tho Blues once more rushed to tho attack, and Ross made a slashing jinky run and passed to Lediogham, who went over amidst a thunder o p cheers. Stevenson missed with a fairly easy goa] kick. Tho Blues now had th r - Blacks under hard pressure. Allan, who was playing a good game at wing-forward, was dragged down right on the line, hut Ledingham picked up and scored between tho posts, and Stevenson’s kick at goal was successful. 9—ll. In tho last stages of tho game the Pirates fought hard for victory, but they could not finish off their attack. University B 11 points. Pirates ‘ 9 points. Mr A. Morgan was referee. ZINGARI-RICHMOXD v. ALHAMBRA. The match between Zingari-Kichmond and Alhambra, played at Opoho, proved to be one of the surprises of tho season, Zingari defeating Alhambra, one of the leading teams, by 6 points to nil, after a iiardfougbt game. The came was marred somewhat by rough play, in the first spell tho referee* bad occasion to warn both teams to eliminate rough play, and in the second spell Thomas (Alhambra) and M’Bwan (Zingari) were ordered off. The trouble, which took place following a scrum, appeared to l>o caused by a Zingari player who was not ordered off. Tho game was mainly a forward one, although the Zingari backs showed up to better advantage than Alhambra. The winners, who deserved their,victory, proved exceptionally good in defensive work. For Zingari Wills played a great game, and was tire pick of tho backs, while in the forwards, M’Ewan, Clydesdale, and Ilazlewood showed out. Thomas, Gilliok, and (goombps proved the pick of Alhambra’s forwards, and King, although guilty of a number of faults, played a good game in the back division. Alhambra sot the ball In motion and rUshed play to ZingaH’s territory, whore a free kick saved tho Colours. Following up their advantage Zingari started a good passing rush and Wills got over. Ilazluwootl failed with the kick. In the next few minutes the game was fairly even, but at length Gillick started a run and put Alhambra in a good position. Zingari reversed the position, however, and set up a strenuous attack. Rush followed rush in qiilck succession, and a dangerous position was saved by Borthwick, who sent a beautiful kick Site Zingaxi’s territory. Fast -day followed, and then the Zingari forVtiids set Off down the field with the ball

at their feet, but a mark saved Alhambra. Half-time came with Zingari holding tho advantage. In the second spell Alhambra made a, great bid to even up the scores, Put Zingari broke away and sent play to halfway. From a succeeding soruro Webber set Alhambra moving and tbo ball went out in Zingari’* twenty-five. Tor nearly 10 minutes an exciting fight took place on Ziugari’s line, Alhambra making great efforts to get. over. The Colours proved too strong, anil a kick sent play to the centre. At this stage Thomas and M’Ewan were ordered off. In the next few minutes Wills dropped a splendid goal from halfway. Play was willing for the remainder of tho game, with the honours about even. The final scores were: Zingari-Richmond ... 6 points Alhambra nil Mr A. Eckhold controlled the game. KAIKORAI v. UNION. This game was played at Bisliopscourt, and resulted in an easy victory for Knikorai, who defeated Union by 6i points to nil. Tho Maroons were outclassed both back and forward, and were game m playing tho match to a finish. Union kicked off, and the Kaikorai soon showed their superiority. After a tussle on tho Union lino Sim secured tho ball and scored. Dickinson failed to convert. Tho Union then took play to Kaikorai’s twentyfive, hut M'Dougall saved by a good kick, and immediately afterwards Perry secured tho ball and scored at the corner, Dickinson converting. From a passing rush by the Kaikorai backs M'Dougall scored, but Dickinson’s kick failed. From a scramnlo on the lino Sim again scored and Callender converted. From a mark Dickinson kicked a good goal from near the halfway line. Tho play during the next tew minutes was ragged, but Dickinson brought tho score to 22 to nil by a goal from a free kick. The Kaikorai backs sent tho ball out to M'Dougall, who scored, Dickinson converting. The whistle went far halftime with Kaikorai leading by 2 1 points to nil. The second spell opened with the Blues again pressing. Callender ran up the lino and centred. 'The Union full-back fumbled the ball, and Sonntag scored. Dickinson’s kick failed. Callender secured the ball from halfway and ran up, Williams •'coring. Dickinson failed to convert. Again Callender got the ball at the halfway line, and passed to Perry, who scored. Callender failed with tho kick. Him took the ball over, and M'Dougall scored, Callender converting. The Union held their own for 10 minutes, but M'Dougall made a fine run and passed to Dickinson who scored, Callender converting. Sonntag then added three more points, and Callender converted. The game ended with Kaikorai still pressing, and tho score standing at: — Kaikorai M points Union nil Mr W. Connor was referee. SOUTHERN v. TAPER I ROVERS. The weather was very unpleasant for the match Southern v. Taiovi Rovers, a cold wind blowing from the snow on the surrounding hills. Tho visiting team proved too much for the Rovers, who did not appear to bo up to the form of previous Saturdays. Some of tho Southern players were a bit rough, and one of them was cautioned more than once by the referee. These little incidents led to a show of feeling amongst the onlookers, and hooting was indulged in. It is to be regretted, also, that some of the language by the onlookers was objectionable. Such language is bad enough at any time, but when ladies and young boys are present it is out of reason. It is to be hoped that a note of warning will bo sufficient or the offenders will find themselves excluded from tho ground. Taicri kicked off with two men short, and 6 points were registered against them in less than a quarter of an hour. Mitchell and Bentley were the scorers. Highloy tried to convert, but failed. Tho Rovers wakened up a bit after this, and their numbers were also strengthened. There was no further score till after half time. Play was more even in tho second spell. Fortune did not smile much on the Rovers; but a couple of chances that came their way worn not made use of. The players were over-eager in each cast, and spoiled their opportunity. Southern tried to make use of two free kicks o secure goals; but neither was successful. This team also got tho hall over on three occasions; but their opponents were smart enough to force it. Two tries were scored before calle of time, one hy Napier and tho other by Marks. The kick for the former failed, but Probhlo converted the latter, and tho game ended: Southern 14 points. Taieri Rovers ... ... Nil. Mr G. Marston was referee. SECOND GRADE. Pirates 12, Training College 11. Alhambra 8, Zingari 6. Ravensbourne 17, Taieri Rovers 3. THIRD GRADE. Southern B 14, Dunedin nil. Southern A 6, High School A 3. Pirates A 37, Y.M.C.A. B 3. Port Chalmers 17, Training College 9. Alhambra 3, Green Island nil. Kaikorai 16, Alhambra B 5. ' Y.M.C.A. A 41, Ravensbourne nil. University E 21, Union 11. Zingari 10, Pirates B 5 FOURTH GRADE. Southern 11, High School B 6. Kaikorai A 15, M'Glashan 6. Port Chalmers 9, Dunedin 7. Alhambra 3, Green Island nil. Zingari 3, Pirates S. AUCKLAND RESULTS. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Juno 22. Tho following are Saturday’s ivugby results;— University 8, Grammar Old Boys 6; Marists 17, Grafton 11: Ponsonby nil, College Rifles nil; King’s College Old Boys 14, Newton nil; North Shore 20, Suburbs 3. •W ELIJNGTO N MATCHES. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON. June 22. Tho following are Saturday’s Rugby results Pctone 11. Athletic 6; Hutfc 13. Marist 3; University 6, Oriental 3: Ponoko 2C, Selwyn 3; Bcrliampore 0, Old Boys 3. CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, June 21. Tho following arc to-day’s Rugby results ;—Old Boys 16, Merivale nil ; Christchurch 26. Albion 3; Linwood 8, University nil. By their victory' over Merivale Old Boys are now loading in the competition with seven points. Christchurch and Mnrivnle are second (equal) with six points, Linwood fourth with five, and University fifth with four. MANAWATU v. HOROWHENUA WIN FOR THE FORMER. (Per United Press Association.) PALMERSTON N„ June 22. Manawatu defeated Horowhoiuia yesterday in tho first representative match played at, Foxton hy 19 points to 11. Tho visiters had tho better of the first spell, and scored a couple of unconverted tries. After tho interval both sides made the pace a cracker, mid 24 points were added. The respective full barks, Cowie (Manawatu) nncl Meta Johnstone (Horowhenua) wore the star backs, of which division Mullins. Karl, and Seeker (Manawatu), Pahiwi and Dash (Horowhenua) were also outstanding players. In the forwards Boeder, Carroll, ami Gotharcl (Manawatu) and Jacobs, M'Horron. anil R. Broughton (Horowhenua) were conspicuous lor consistent work. For Manawatu Carroll (2). Bailey, and Loader scored trios, Akuria kicked a penalty goal, and Mullins ami Loader goals from tries. For Horowhenua. R. Broughton. M'Herron, mid Moynihan scored, and Jacobs kicked a goal. THE RANFURLY SHIELD. HAWKE’S BAY DEFEATS POVERTY BAY. (Pee United Press Association.) NAPIER, June 22. Hawke’s Bay defeated Poverty Bay in n Kanfurly Shield match yesterday by 46 points to 10, which equals Auckland’s record score for representative matches of 43 points to 12. The visitors in tho early stages played well, ami held their own, but once the defenders got going tho challengers wore, completely outclassed. The ground was very heavy. for the first 20 minutes of the game the play was interesting and of a mixed variety, all classes of forward and back movements being indulged in with a remarkably pleasing effect. The visitors look a very full share of (ho aggressive, work, and were equally clever in defence. Eventually the defenders of the shield made a vigorous onslaught, and, following a determined loose advance by the forwards, Ormond found a passage across the lino. Nepia converted. From this stage Hawke’s Bay had the advantage. There was not, however, an absence of good efforts by the visiting backs, but the home backs quickly turned defence into attack. A Scarlet man got offside, and Nepia added three points. A back movement not long afterwards let Grenside over, and ho was able to touch -down under the posts, leaving no doubt about tho result

of Nepia’s effort to convert. Hawke’s Buy 13. Poverty Bay nil. Just before half-time half a dozen visitors got away with a very pretty attack, and actually reached the line., but Turoia lost the ball at the critical moment.

Hawke’s Bay attacked on resuming after tho interval, but the visitors broko from the linc-out, and a smart movement resulted in Whait.iri scoring at tho corner. Murcia converted with a great kick. Hawke’s liny 13, Poverty Bay 5. A scries of back movements by the homo side followed. and some blind-sido work by Mill let Palwasscr over at the corner. Nepia missed tho kick. Hawke’s Bay 16, Poverty Bay 5, A passing effort hy the Brownlie brothers saw C. Brownlie score, but Nepia’s k»ck failed. Hawke’s Bay 19, Poverty Bay 5. Tho visiting backs and forwards mingled in a passing tout, but Nepia nullified the effort. From a line-out Mill secured and passed well to the backs, and tho movement resulted in Gronsido scoring at *ho corner. Nepia’s kick missed. Hawke's Bay 22, Poverty Bay 5. Not long after Mill cleverly picked up from the ruck and again set his backs going, Gronsido again scoring. Gronsido missed the kick. Hawke’s Bay 25, Poverty Bay 5. Another try by M’Nab followed almost immediately. and Irvine converted. Hawke’s Bay 50, Poverty Bay 5. Mill once more set the backs going, and Kivell scored. Mill converted. Hawke's Bay 26. Poverty Bay 5. Then C. Brownlie picked up from the ruck and beat several men and scored, but missed the kick, Hawke’s Bay 38, Poverty Bay 5. Not to lie completely routed, the visitors broke from the lincout. and Scott scored, Tureia converting. Hawke's Bay 33, Poverty Bay 10. Gronsido scored (he next frv for the defenders, and Nepia missed a difficult kick. Hawke’s Bay 41, Poverty Bay 10. M‘Nab then scored, and Mill converted, and the whistle sounded with the scores: Hawke’s Bay 46 points. Poverty Bay ... ■ 10 points. FAREWELL TO ALL BLACKS. Press Association —By Telegraph —Copyright NAPIER, June 22. Last night a large gathering at the Municipal Theatre accorded an enthusiastic farewell to tho Hawke’s Bay men for tho All Blacks —M. Brownlie, G. Brownlie, W. Irvine, J. Mill, L. Paewai, and M. Nepia. O’SULLIVAN ORDERED OFF. A TRIP OR A JOSTLE? NAME PLACED ON CAUTION LIST. A special meeting of the Otago Rugby Union was held at midday on Saturday to consider the ordering off of M. O’Sullivan (Dunedin Club) by tho referee, Mr W. B. M'Neill, in tho match between Dunedin and Taicri Rivers. The meetting was held on Saturday because tho employment of both those concerned takes them into the country during tho week. There were present—Messrs 11. 11. S. White (president, in the chair). 11. Harris. J. King. V. G. Cavanagh, G. Nelson, S. G. Styche, D. Stuart, A. M'Donald, T. Woodrow, E. Bagley, U. Cook, W. J. Strong, J. Wootton, G, M’Laren, and J. Mitchell. Tho referee and tho player were both present. In his written report of the incident Mr M'Neill stated that he had occasion to order O’Sullivan off the field for tripping an opponent. O’Sullivan forwarded a written statemnet in which ho said he wished to explain the unfortunate incident. He was ordered off the field for having intentionally tripped the Taicri wing-forward. Feeling that a great injustice iiad been done to him, he would like to put the following facts before tho committee: —During a. loose scrum near their line tho ball was hooked buck to th6ir half-back, who missed it. He immediately made to kick at it to put his fiido out of danger. At the same time tho opposing wing-forward made a charge to get tho ball, and was accidentally tripped. As far as trying U> intentionally trip the Taicri man was concerned, the thought never came into his mind. In fact, ho did not sec him coming round to get the ball. Regarding the referee’s decision as final, lie went off without protest. He interviewed the Taicri wing-forward after the game, and the latter said he was quite satisfied that tho writer did not trip him intentionally; on the other hand, lie was surprised to hear of the ordering off. O’Sullivan said he felt the charge very deeply. During the number of years ho had played football he had never been cautioned for unseemly play. He trusted his explanation would prove his absolute innocence of the charge. Mr M'Neill said that he ordered a scrum. O’Sullivan, the Dunedin wing-forward, put the ball into the sciuni, and as soon as it, was in he turned round and deliberately tripped the opposing winger. O’Sullivan paid no attention to the ball at all. He put the ball in and let it go. Mr Nelson asked if the opposing winger was moving forward at the lime. Mr M’Neill replied that it was a deliberate trip. The opposing winger was standing opposite O’Sullivan. Mr Nelson said that if the opposing winger was not moving forward would not O’Sullivan fco doing something to help to get him across his leg? Mr M'Neill: Certainly not. O’Sullivan just went straight in and tripped the man while he was standing. In answer to questions, Mr M’Neill said he could not say how the other winger got on. Tho incident was good enough lor him to put O’Sullivan off for a deliberate trip. O’Sullivan’s letter was then read.

O’Sullivan corroborated his written statement. He said it was quite vnong to suggest that ho tried to trip the Taieri Rovers wing forward. He. was quite satislied that tho whole tiling must be a mistake. Ho would bo a numbskull to try to trip a man when tiie referee was standing by him. There was no feeling between the two teams. lie had gone to the referee as captain before the game started, and asked him to keep a strict hold cf it. He told the referee* he did uot_ want any rough play, and lie also told his team that there woe not to bo any rough play. There was no rough play to his knowledge. Mr M’Kcili said it was a. set scrum, not a loose scrum. Mr Harris: You cannot trip a man unless ho is in motion. Mr M’Neill raid tho incident happened very quickly. Tho Taieri Rovers man might have taken a step.

(J’Sullivan said he had never been cautioned in his life before. He had not used his hands at all. The referee and O’Sullivan then retired.

The Chairman said there wero one or two peculiarities in the evidence of the referee and the player affected, especially in regard to the question asked by Mr Nelson. Tho committee had to be absolutely satisfied that a player who had been ordered off for tripping was guilty of tho offence.

Mr Harris said that some years ago a wing three-quarter had tripped another man m the open, and had been disqualified for life. Mr M'Neill could not tell whether the Taieri Rovers’ man fell or not. He was a!so not quite sure whether tho other winger was in motion or not. It seemed to him more a case of blocking than tripping. Mr King said that all they could do was to accept tlie referee’s version. Mr Kelson said he was quite sure, even from the referee’s report, that this was not a case of tripping in tho recognised sense—it was not parallel to that previously dealt with. Ho was inclined to think it was more n case of blocking, but be wa° not saying anything against tho referee’s decision. Tie felt that O’Sullivan had received nearly enough punishment in being sent oif the field. Mr MT-aren said he had seen tho match. He was on the far side ot tho ground. It was a set scrum. He saw a man put out his arm, and ho thought a man had boon struck. He was surprised to learn afterwards that O'Sullivan had been ordered off for tripping. Mr McDonald said it appeared to lie more of a jostle (ban a trip. lie thought there had been something wrong, however. lib thought with Mr Stuart that a severe penalty should not be imposed. Mr Harris then moved: “That O’Sullivan’s name he placed on the cautioned list.” Mr Wootton seconded tho motion. Mr M’Loan: What sort of a position are you placing the referee in? He says it was a deliberate trip. Mr Harris said there had been a case rcccnl.lv where a. man had tripped another, and the referee had cautioned him only. Mr Stuart; The referee made a mistake. Mr Mitchell said there was no difference between a trip and a clangorous trip. Messrs M‘Donald and Stuart said there was a difference. Mr Strong said tho position resolved itself into a ca.se of playing the man and not the ball. It was really the curse of the wing-forward. The referee was the solo judge. Ho might have erred. “I think he did,” added the speaker. Mr Harris: I am not suggesting that ho erred at all. , Mr Nelson said ho was upholding tho referee, but they could decide on any penalty they pleased. After further discussion the motion was carried without .dissent. DISCUSSION R~ REFEREES. On Saturday night the referees discussed the penalty imposed by tho Rugby Onion,

but the chairman refused to accept a motion to the effect that the mooting considered the sentence inadequate. He ruled that the referee’s duty ceased when ho ordered the man off, and that the imposition of a penalty was entirely a matter for the Rugby Union, THE LEAGUE GAME. ENGLISHMEN DEFEAT NEW SOUTH AYALES. Pre*s Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, June 22. (Received Juno 22, at 5.5 p.m.) In the English Rugby League team's third match against Now South Wales 25,000 spectators saw the ignominious defeat of the local team by 43 points to 5. The Britishers wore in great form and made the pace merry from the jump. They quite outclassed their opponents in all departments. In the first half they rattled up 17 points to nil, and in the second spell, though playing 12 men—one having retired injured—the visitors continued to pile on points, although New South Wales managed to score a couple of times. The wonderful improvement in the British team's play as compared with the previous match against New South Wales came as a surprise and bodes well for the Test match against Australia to-morrow. THE GAME IN NEW ZEALAND. ORGANISER ON TOUR. Mr H. A. Millard, of Auckland, official organiser for tho New Zealand Rugby League, is at present on a visit to Dunedin in connection with tho code. Mr Millard intends to traverse the history of the code m New Zealand, and give an official denial to the charges of professionalism levelled against tho game, and to clear away many misunderstandings in connection with tho administration. Tho English team, at present touring Australia, is due to play the Canterbury League representatives at Dunedin on August 9. Three previous English teams have visited Now Zealand, but none has been further south than Christchurch. It is considered advisable that this team should cover as much of New Zealand as possible. Travelling with the team, at their own expense, are a number of gentlemen who are combining business with pleasure, and are Inking tho opportunity of visiting and inspecting the various industries throughout, New Zealand. As the League has no option on any of tho public or private grounds in Dunedin. Mr Millard will approach the Rugby Union to-night, to endeavour to arrange for the use of one of tho grounds under its jurisdiction. In 1905, when the All Black's toured England, the match against Yorkshire wn s played on a ground owned by the Northern Union, v hich was granted free of charge, and the same ground was subsequently' made available for tho Springboks on their tour through England. Mr Millard was responsible for recruiting and organising tho Chinese Soccer team in Chinn, and touring it through Australia lost year. He left for China in 1922 *n secure a League team, but. recognising the high standard of the Soccer play there ho diverted his labours, with the consent of of tho League authorities, to organising the team which met with such success in Australia last year. Mr Millard contends that each international visit of athletes is an advertisement for the country. PRIMARY SCHOOL RUGBY FOOTBALL. TO THE EDITOR. Sin, —I wish to endorse in loto tho letter of your correspondent “Ex-Suito fcenool Boy,” published' in your issue of Thursday last. It is not necessary to refer to the past, in this connection, as the facts are too v.ell known to every sportsman in Dunedin. Everyone knows why a certain school was Kept out of the Primary School Rugby Competition. If 1 were to dwell on tho matter my comments would be hard and caustic, but this is not the time for recrimination. We must settle the school football question in the very near future. The time has arrived when the Otago Rugby Union should control all Rugby football in this town. A primary school competition should be commenced, and it is not necessary to define the word ■‘primary,” as the Public School Teachers’ Association know the derivation of that word. 1 would oven go so far as to suggest withholding tho grant from the Public Schools’ Association as at present constituted. If the teachers will not enter their teams in a primary school competition under tho control of the 0.R.F.U., then lot them keep out of it, for if it is good enough to keep one class of school out of the game, then it is good enough to keep any other class out. Why should the Otago "Rugby Union be subservient to an organisation which has no voice in controlling the Rugby game in Dunedin? The situation is suggestive of a Gilbert and Sullivan episode*. Football should not be denied to any school in tho dominion. If tho members of the Otago Rugby Union Committee wish to prove themselves men of broadmindedness they should act at onco. In the matter of school football I would suggest the following motto for the 0.R.F.U.: ‘‘Equal rights for all; special privileges for none.” —I am, etc., Dunedin, June 22. FRONT Row.

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