PARIHAKA SHIELD MATCH

Opunake Times, 3 June 1947, Page 4

PARIHAKA SHIELD MATCH

The Taranaki Tribal team challenged Ruahine for the Parihaka Shield at Manaia on Thursday, 29th May. Making ;better use of the opportunities that came their way Ruahine defeated Taranaki by 2i points (4 tries, 3 penalties) to 6 (2 tries) before a, fair crowd. Played under good conditions the .match. Was exciting. It was willing, neither side appearing to possess much, finish to their movements. The packs staged a. great. struggle, Ruahirre doing better in < the. set scrums and Taranaki doing well in the . loose. Territorially the honourr. went to Taranaki. Ruahine's team: A. Eynon, G. Luke, B. Robinson, T; Parata, P. Toro, Tui Robinsonj W. : Kara. J. Hikaka, S. Rdbinson, I>. Western. W. Rei, t: Toro, D. Matoe, T. Tamou, D. Skipper. Taranaki team: G. Wharehoka, D. Leatherby, B. Maim, B. Thompson, K. Ratahi, L. ISfgawhare, Syd Hbhaia, P." Sill, Stan Hohaia, L. Ratahi, MVWaiwiri, T. Waiwiri, H."Waitai, W. Tuta, D. Tuta. ; Piko Rangi refereed. . . , . The visiting team and supporters were the guests at a hearty dinner provided by .Ruahine< at the Waiokura Pa. For the rest of the evening the visitors were entertained at a popular Euchre and dance held in the I Manaia Town Hall* Music was provided by I. J.,Bishop's Band.