RUGBY.
NEW ZEALAND UNION 1 ALTERATIONS TO RULES. WELLINGTON, October 7. The members of the New Zealand Rugby Union this evening again discussed the various suggested alterations to the rules proposed by the International Board. It was stated that the application of the rule regarding the 2—3—2 scrummage was being considered by the English Rugby Union, and a reply to the New Zealand Union’s cablegram was expected within the next few weeks. On receipt of that reply the question would again be considered by the New Zealand Union, but in the meantime there was no official advice to act upon. It was decided to notify all affiliated unions accordingly. SOUTH AFRICA BEATS NEWPORT LONDON. October 8. South Africa defeated Newport by 15 points to 3. hi the unty championship Warwickshire ■ ited Leicestershire by 13 points to 5.
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Otago Witness, Issue 4048, 13 October 1931, Page 46
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