RUGBY

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16389, 11 July 1927, Page 3

RUGBY

INTERPROVINCIAL MATCHES

MAGPIES RECAPTURE SHIELD

CLEMENTS CUP AGAIN.

Intense interest in the outcome of the two big intorprovincial Rugby matches, Hawke's Bay v. Wairarapa and Poverty Bay v. East. Coast, was manifested in Uisbomc on Saturday, and special arrangements made for the publication of progross reports and final scores in the Herald gavo general satisfaction. The Ranfurly '.Shield battle—a term more than usualjy justified by incidents reported—resulted in a sweeping victory lor the Magpies, who revenged themselves upon Wairarapa for their recent defeat; and the Poverty Bay representatives won back the Clements Cup, generally referred to as the Coronation Ct'.p, from the East Coast, in one of the finest,exhibitions of Rugby in which a, bay team has ever participated. BANFURLY SHIELD RECAPTURED A SENSATIONAL CLASH. HAWKE'S BAY DOWN WAIRARAPA OUTSTANDING FORWARD PLAY. (Special to I lie Herald.) MASTERTON, this day.

The Hawke's Bay Rugby representatives recaptured the much-coveted Ranfurly Shield from Wairarapa, on Saturday, after one of the most sensational and spectacular matches in the history of competition for the trophy. In the light of team work and science the game was somewhat deficient, but for speed, thrills, and brilliant, individual play it provided more than the spectators had ever wished for, and there was scarcely an uninteresting mhiuto at any stage during the match. Interest and speculation as to the result of the clash was more than doubled by reason of the previous defeat of Hawke's Bay, who had held the shield for ro.any years, and the Masterton ground was Attended by one of tho largest gatherings of Rugby enthusiasts ever seen in the district. EVery vantage point was occupied, and even the roofs of buildings were converted into, grandstands, and at times it appeared that the huge crowd would invado the ground and take charge of tho proceedings, but fortunately this did not occur, although tho spectators were congregated in a dense mass on the touchline. A sensation was caused when a small building, on the roof of which about 60 people had climbed, collapsed and precipitated tho spectators to the ground. The held was ideally situated, and was in splendid order for the gamo. HAWKE'S BAY'S BACKS WEAK. In view of their defeat by Wairarapa earlier in tho season, the challengers sent down a strong and thoroughly trained team, determined not to return without the shield. Nevertholess, the team was not the well-oiled machine it should, have been, and at times weaknesses wore apparent, these however, being confined' to tho back division. Tho team-work was deficient, and there was no good concerted back play, but their forwards were a revelation, and completely overshadowed tho front ranks of the defenders. The match Was won by the outstanding play of the Bay forwards, and at no stage during the play could there be much doubt as to which team would ultimately be the winners.

Wairarapa, on tho other hand, were tired by their previous victory, and received great encouragement from a lucky try , early in tho first half. Consequently their play was well up to shield standard, but, although their backs -were in first-class form, tho forwards wero no match for Hawke's Bay Play in the first half was extremely fast, bat in the second it was more than that, and in the concluding stages the crowd' literally went mad, although it could scarcely be said that the decision was in doubt. COOKE AND C. BROWNLIE PROMINENT. Ono "of the outstanding features of the match was the brilliant individual play seen on both sides. Cooke and Blake played up to the best international standard, and the former particularly gave a. sterling display; his well-judged kicking was a telling factor, and on numerous occasions lie showed somo dazzling bursts of speed. Cundy was at tho top of his form, but was guilty of one fault in keeping the ball from Cooke ,tjpo much. Considering that it was his first appearance in a shield game, Huxtable played a rattling good game, and was prominent throughout the match. Grenside was another Hawke's Bay player who attracted special notice; he played a clever, steady game right through, and was responsible for the inauguration of many of the most promising movements. One of the finest performances of the day was that of 0. Brownlie, who gave the best exhibition of his life, and his play was of the highest international standard. Barclay and Conrad, for Hawke's Bay, were always prominent, while Roache, Wairarapa's brilliant full-back, was to be relied upon in any emergency. To Ngaio was the " dud " of the Bay side, and there was much speculation as to how ho came to he included. His passing was popr, and he always seemed to do the wrong thing. Although ho was in good l form:, Corkill was not in his right place at full-back for the challengers, and seemed fidgety and uncertain.

One of the most sensational incidents in a sensational game occurred when Maurice Brownlie, the Hawke's Bay captain, and Q. Donald, one of the Wairarapa hookers, were ordered off for rough "play. It is stated that the two men were engaged in a " dust-up," and tho referee immediately sent them off the field. There were one or two regrettablo incidents, and the was not slow to show their disapproval of any play that they considered " dirty " or unfair.

Tho game was held up on an unusual number of occasions on account of injuries. The ambulance men were frequently called out, and one or two players had to leave the field, one man being seriously hurt. Taken generally, however, tho match was a. clean one, and certainly provided a first-class display of fast Rugby. BRIGHT FORWARD PLAY Details) of play in the first-half were published on Saturday. On resumption Cooke kicked off into tho centre of tho field, and the home backs got away, but tho challengers rallied, and 1 the ball wont back to Roche. Cundy found the line at halfway, and a struggle ensued for pos-

session from tho line-out. The ball went out again and Grensido, secured, the ball going out just past half-way. The Hay forwards broke away, but Cooke, with ;i great burst of epeedj came round and saved, finding tho line. Cooke took a penalty and put Mio ball out, gaining several yards. From the throw-ii: the ball went across to Hart. Hawke's Bay carried on a hot rush, but Roache bad plenty of time to find the lino with a beautiful kink. The Bay forwards wore again stopped by Hart. Blake made a brilliant run, and Donald put him out. Blake was injured, but got up again, and from the line-out the Bay forwaids attacked strongly, but. Roache cleared. From a second iinc-out the challengers gained more ground, but Wairarapa. again cleared. Another line-out ensued, and a moment later Bay were awarded a penalty. Grenside got an excellent opportunity of putting the Bay in the lead and he kicked a brilliant go'al. Hawke's Bay .... 8 Wairarapa fi WAIRARAPA>S SECOND GOAL Ban-lay made a brilliant run, but his pass went astray. The Bay forwards were having the best of the play at this stage. Cooke found the lino at half-way, and from the lineout Edwards secured, passing to Grenside, who bad to run out. The Bay sent down a, dazzling rush, but it was seen that Campbell was hurt and play was stopped once more while lie w.ent off. At this stage it certainly looked as if there would be only one team in it—Hawke's Bay—at the finish. Cooke made a good kick, which found the line. There was a rush for possession from the line-out, and the defenders were compelled to force. Prom a lino-out the Bay forwards secured, and went away on a promising rush. Te Ngaio failed to take a pass, and this gave possession to Cooke, who made, a great run and scored under the posts, Ciindy converting, t Wairarapa 10 Hawke 's Bay 8

Shortly (after the kick-off Blake saved well for the Bay. Hawke's Bay were relying on their forwards and Wairarapa were trying to get. the ball to Cooke. A scrum at halfway saw the home forwards get away, and the ball eventually went out. Bay were again on the attack, getting the ball out to Barclay, who passed to Grenside on being tackled. Huxtable camo round to save brilliantly. Another Wairarapa man was injured, and the ambulance men were, called out.

On resumption the ball came back to Cundy from a Hue-out, but went out again. Wairarapa attacked strongly on the Hawke's Bay line, and the leather again went out of play. From the lino-out Parker took a mark, and had a shot at goal, but the ball went along the ground for a. good soccer goal. Wairarapa were now having the better of the play. The Bay forwards cleared a rush brilliantly, and the ball went out. Prom the throw-in the leather went to -;, tringfellow, who made a good rush, but Bay cleared. Huxfable found the, line at half-way with a spectacular kick. There was a struggle for possession, and the ball went out tigaifi. Frcm tho lino-out it went down to Roache, who knocked on, and from the scrum J. Donald passed to Cundy, who transferred to Cooke. Huxtable made a brilliant run to the line, but there was no one for him to pass to when tackled by Roache. The ball went out at the Wairarapa 25, and play became fast ami furious, tho »rowd being highly excited. SPECTACULAR PLAY From a line-out Cundy took a pot at goal, but the ball wont just under the bar. The Bay forwards, led by 0. Brownlie, got away and crossed tho line, but the whistle had blow". A scrum ensued, and Huxtable again pulled up a dangerous rush. Play was now much more spectacular, both sides opening it up. Wairarapa were given a penalty at midfield, and Cooke found the lino 20 yards down. From tho line-out Edwards secured and kicked nicely. The Bay got away again. Blake rushed' up and tackled Cooke in possession, and one of the forwards scorod under tho posts. Grenside converted. Hawke's Bay .. .. 13 Wairarapa 10 ■

Tho crowd were almost going "mad." Cundy elected to kick, and Grenside took it magnificently, finding the line. C. Brownlie was offside, and a free kick to Wairarapa gave Cundy a show to bring his team even, from midway between 2J3 and half-way. His kick missed, however, and the Hawke's Bay supporters were delighted. Barclay secured brilliantly and beat Roache, but Hurt saved smartly. From a lino-out the ball went down to Corkill, who 1 speculated and found the line. One of the home forwards broke through to be splendidly tackled by Grenside. The ball went down to Boothe, avlio failed to find the line. The Bay forwards, with a rush, gained 10 yards, and the ball went round to Grenside, but Wairarapa initiated a hot attack. Roache was responsible for a futile pot at goal. Hawke's Bay secured and Stringfellow kicked high. A brilliant rush was pulled up by a Wairarapa back, but Bay were not to be denied. . Corkill made a, long kick for the line, and the ball went out well inside half-way. J. DONALD INJURED

.1. Donald was injured, and play was again held up. Donald looked as if he had a broken collarbone or rib, and had to go off. From a lineout Bay secured, but Hart kicked the leather out. Cundy sent a bad pass to Cooke, and a second later Huxtable took a brilliant mark, but Boothe kicked out. Bay broke through and Corkill took a kick. Blake ran up, and bounced the ball out at midfield. The Bay forwards again broke away, to be pulled up by Boothe. Roache took the ball magniliccutly a moment later and found the line. SPECTACULAR PLAY, Brownlie again secured, and the Bay players swarmed down the line. Roache,' however, took a brilliant mark and saved. A moment later (•ne of the forwards secured in the loose, and dived over for a very fine try. Grenside missed tho kick. Hawke's Bay .- ■• 16 Wairarapa 1.0 Immediately after the Bay forwards broke away for a magnificent rush, and again got over, after a line run, started by Geniinell. Grenside made the attempt, and converted with a magnificent kick.

Hawke's Bay .. .. 21 Wairarapa 10 ' Wairarapa carried on a hot attack, aiid were pulled up by a. Bay back, Edwards finding the line with an excellent kick. The. Bay forwards, led by Brownlie, then broke through. Cundy cut in, but lost contact with Cooke, and Grenside made a nice run down the field, but his pass was forward. Waitarapa received a free kick from tin; scrum. . Wairarapa carried on a rush, and Cooke went down the. ground like a greyhound, but Brownlie saved magnificently for Hawke's Bay, and the final whistle sounded a moment later with the score standing: — Hawke's Bay .. .. 21 Wairarapa 10 Mr. 11. J. McKeuzie was the referee.

CLEMENTS CUP MATCH A GREAT FORWARD STRUGGLE. BAY BACKS IN FORM. ("Onlooker's" Special Review.) The Clements Cup came back, to Poverty Bay on Saturday as the outcome of tho meeting of the district representatives and the East- Coast side at Ruatoria, and though the winners deserved their victory, it would have taken but a little to turn the iscale against" thorn. The defenders of the cup fielded a team much stronger than that which wrested the trophy from. Poverty Bay last season, and the game was close and: hard all the way. The deciding factor was the dazzling speed shown by the Poverty Bay backs, who fell into place after the first few minutes of play, and developed a. gratifying degree of combination. The game was considered to bo the Lest staged on the Coast since the war, all phases of Rugby being seen by a large attendance of, delighted spectators, who gathered from an area embracing both Tolaga Bay and Hicks Bay. A few Gisbome spectators followed the fortunes of the challengers, and saw more excitement than is provided by the general run of interprovincial matches.

Tho display of the Bay team was decidedly better than. that given at Napier last month, the forwards holding their own with a heavier pack and outdoing the opposition for speed, while the Poverty Bay backs were definitely superior. The paco set in tho early stages was expected to tell upon the defenders, but towards tho close they wero staging a rally that had tile'Bay defence strained to the utmost. The reds were leading at that stage by Jive points, but they found themselves far from being masters of the situation,, and only the most determined efforts preserved their lino from the repeated onslaughts of the Coast forwards. The attacks spent themselves without result, however, and at tlio finish Poverty Bay were

again on top, the play concluding in the Coast end. THE RIVAL TEAMS.

The teams were as follows: —

East Coast: S. Hooves, I'ull-back; S. Haua, W. Lockwood, Ormsby, three- ; quarters; Tamati and Or. Nepia, live- i eighths; Harrison, half; Leach and S.; Grcon, hookers; Garlick, lock; Poncke and Witene, side row; P. Taiapa andj tt, Reeves, back row; Sparks, wingforward. J Poverty Bay: P. Tureia, full-back; . Caulton, Bennett, and Whaitiri, three-j quarters; W. Langlands and Walters,! five-eighths; P. " Smith, half-back; Thomas and Woodward, hookers; Mor-j rison, lock; Carrington and Webb, sides; Carson and Sherratt, back row; R. Harrison, wing forward. I The home side boasted a splendid forward division, but their backs were

not of the .same quality as thoso of. Poverty Bay. ' The best forwards on the ground were Carrington andThomas, of the Bay side, and Green and Taiapa among the coasters, though where alt the men of both packs worked so nub fatigably comparisons are perhaps invidious. The challenger's j varied their tactics more, and Harrison 's exploitation of a move which meant much to Wairarapa at Gisborne last month certainly surprised the other side, the Poverty Bay wing-for-ward slipping away to work as a Jiveeighth on the blind side of the scrum, and on one occasion sending Whaitiri in for a line trv. i

Forward tussles of an unusually prolonged nature were a feature of the match, and while the challengers were able, to get the ball from most of the set .scrums, the blues heeled back moro consistency in the rucks, this giving their backs a big advantage several times in the first half. After the interval the Bay packing in the rucks improved, and the balance held fairly evenly.

'Taiapa and Green gave stirring displays, and many times the fortune of the play was all with. Poverty Bay when this pair dribbled to the last line of defence,, and yet failed to get through. Carrington 's play was of international standard, and if he continues as he did at Napier and Gisborne in previous matches, and again at Ruatorin, nothing should prevent his gaining All-Black honors. Thomas played a good game, and Sherratt was always on tho ball, perhaps more consistently than any other player on the field, his following up gaining ground for his side time and again. Of the halves Smith was superior in rush-stopping, though his vis-a-vis, Harrison, shone in attack, eluding the attentions of his namesake on the Bay side with great nimbleness, and getting his pass away in great style. He was not the better of the pair on the whole, however. Poverty's Bay's inside backs were the better, the handling being exceptionally good, and Whaitiri got plenty of work and did it well. W. Lockwood, the Coast centre, did not get many chances, hut was always dangerous, and therefore was well marked. One looked in vain for the brilliance associated with Nepia, who made no strong impression at fiveeighth, and even at full-back was merely a little more experienced than the average district full-back. S. Haua, a flying winger, played a sound game for the home side, and flashed into action like a comet when a dropped pass at his own 2,1 gave him an open field, outpacing the Bay full-back and scoring amidst wild excitement.

COAST OPEN STRONGLY. The challengers won the toss, and for seme minutes- after the opening gave their supporters some, concern by tho evidences of misunderstanding among the backs. Twice two players went for the ball together, and on the second occasion the home side nearly scored as a result of the/ fumbling. Taiapa, showed himself a fast and formidable forward, end was down on the ball as it went over the Bay line, but Caulton beat him to the touchdown. Bennett was injured by a blow on the face, but was able to resume, and with a better combination the visitors rallied- Play in midfield followed the dropout, until Carrington and Web 1 !* broke away from a line-out, dribbling rather too strongly over the blue line, allowing Reeves to force. Nepia kicked strongly from the 25, and the blues swarmed down under the ball, Tureia causing a five-yard scrum by carrying the ball back for a force before the foward rush. A stern struggle followed among the forwards, until a red player got off-side, and Taiapa guided the penalty kick fairly between the posts, opening the Coast score. East Coast 3, Poverty Bay 0. The reds went into attack when Carrington and Carson went away from a midfieldi ruck with the ball at their toes, and there v-cis much excitement as Reeves temporarily held up the rush, getting a- short punt away. Caulton was given possession by Bennett, and ran diagonally, with a fine corkscrew run, through the blue forwards, giving Bennett a return pass a short way from the goal line, Bennett was tackled on the line and hurled out, and Nepia saved for his side. Walters gathered the leather, and attempted a field goal, 'but Taiapa blocked the kick, and led the blue forwards on another of their powerful rushes deep into the red end. Tureia held them up long enough for Langlands and Bennett to get round behind, and between them they broke up the rush, the Poverty Bay skipper getting a brilliant kick away. A period of fast open play followed 1 , in which the visitors handled the ball with paco and style, tho forwards joining in the movement and tho wholo side quickly gaining ground, but from a line-out which checked the rally, Green tore through the red forwards and regained midfield Here another penalty was given to the home side. Taiapa. missing b.v a good margin. CHALLENGERS EQUALISE.

Plenty of action marked the next few minutes of the game, the reds staving off a strong attack started by Tamaki, and then launching a thrilling passing bout among their backs which cut out all the blue forwards. Whaitiri got the 'ball at the Coast 25, and gave a. perfect in-pass to Bennett, who was immediately upset, the ball bein(r toed over the boundary. A long throw-in gave tho ball to Harrison, and he switched it through to Langlands, Caulton and Bennett to Sherratt, who showed enterprise in an : ticipating the movement and dashed over in the corner. Turein's kick failed, and tho score stood East Coast 3, Poverty Bay 3. S. Reeves was injured in this rally, and had to retire, Nepia taking his place at full-back, and G.

filling the vacancy thus caused in the inside position. Once again tho blues gave trouble, to the Bay defence, but Sparks was overeager, and gave relief more than once through his offside tactics. Leach was playing a solid game for the home side, and the two packs were showing great form generally. Langlands produced a beautiful run, which turned the tables on the attackers, and in a few moments Poverty Bay were hammering at the Coast line, when a slow pass was over run by Bennett and Whaitiri, and Haua snapped up the ball and streaked for the other end of the field. Only Tureia had a chance of stopping him, and he had not the pace to reach the Coast flyer, who scored in a handy position amid great applause, Taiapa missed what looked like an easy kick.—East Coast 6, Poverty Bay 3 The game continued af great pace until half-time, but no further alteration was made in the scores. 11. Reeves was invaluable to bis side in the line-outs, but Green and Taiapa were always more prominent in the, dribbling rushes. Nepia made a worthy attempt to f ; oal a penalty from just on half-way, but the effort fell short. Just before the whistle, the challengers were fully extended by a sustained attack in which the blue torwards vainly endeavored to break the line, the half ending with the, home team ahead. v BAY TAKES THE LEAD. Two solid attacks having been arrested by the challengers immediately after the resumption, Haua being held on the line after a fine, run by the blue backs, Car-

son got away and put the. reds on the offensive. Woodward and Thomas followed up well, and bustled Nepia into kicking short for the line. From the line-out, the reds got the ball, and Carrington got a short pass right in front of "the posts. The big forward went straight through, brushing off one tackle alter another, until he was able to dive for the line, gaining a splendid try. Tureia did not take much trouble with tho kick, and paid the penalty by missing a "sitter."—East Coast 6, Poverty Bay 6. From this point on the match was watched for the most part in tense silence, only occasional bursts of cheers greeting the sallies of cither side. The blues pressed from the kick, but Harrison broke away from a line-out, with Thomas in support. The latter was given the ball at the Coast 25, but was hurled into touch by Ormsby. The blues recovered, and got back to midfield, but here obstruction gave a penalty to Poverty Bay, and Tureia just failed to goal. Sherratt was the next to break away for the reds, and be sent Whaitiri on, but once again Ormsby, with the assistance of Lockwood. halted the attack, a Strum following inside the blue 25. Harrison lurked on the blind side of the scrum, and getting a quick pass from Smith, transferred speedily to Whaitiri, whose dash found the home side unprepared and gained another try for his side. Carrington was given the kick, and added the extra points.— Poverty Bay 11, East Coast 6. There was little sign of slackening in the great pace maintained by both sides, and the home forwards made several brilliant sallies, only to fail as a result of sound tackling. If they could have curbed their eagerness sufficiently to avoid offside play, it is likely that their attacks would have borne fruit, for their rushes had the force of a, battering ram, and at times if was a man for man struggle, one blue forward after another securing the ball and striving valiantly to break tho defence, which, however, held fast right on the line. The Coast backs showed to better advantage at this .stage than previously, and momentarily the line was endangered afresh. Eventually the onslaught nagged enough to allow the sturdy defenders to make a sortie, Whaitiri relieving. Again the Coast men forced their way down the line, and again they wfre repulsed, but just when the reds seemed to be assuming the ascendancy Harrison got offside, and <'i penalty was given to the home side. Nepia took the kick and all but : fooled his opponents with a short dropkick down the line. His teairi-niales were lined out as though expecting a kick across the centre, and the reds were watching in this direction too, when the Maori fullback tried his .stratagem. Whaitiri and Tureia just managed to beat him, however, and a line-out a few yards from the goal-lino followed. Two drop kicks, one by Nepia and the other by Bennett, just failed in their object in tho later stages, which were marked by most determined efforts on both sides. Sherratt was injured in the last few minutes, striking Taiapa's knee with his jaw, and Charles replaced him, while Wallis went on in place of Whaitiri, who got a leg injury. No further scores were registered, the game ending in the blue territory with the scores: Poverty Bay 11, East Coast 6. Mr. Ngairimu re'fereed tho match with complete/ satisfaction to both sides.

AUCKLAND DEFEATS MAORIS

(Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, last night

The Auckland Rugby representatives defeated the Maori touring team in the first match of its tour at Eden Park yesterday by 31 points to 6. Tho match was played in heavy rain, the state of the ground militating against good back play. There was an attendance of* about 5000. In the first half the visitors held their own, the score at half-time being 11 points to three in Auckland's favor. After tho interval, however, tho Auckland forwards assumed control, and 20 moro points were added. The Maoris scored another try right on the call of time. For Auckland, Keene ftwo% Batty (two), McMartus, Badeley, and Righton scored tries, Berridge converting two and kicking a penalty goal. For the Maoris, Rangi Ruru and Rika scored tries. The visitors were not at full strength. Several players will join the team »n its southern tour. Paewai and four local Maori players turned out for the visitors. MARLBOROUGH BEATS NELSON. BLENHEIM, last night, Marlborough met and defeated Nelson yesterday by 16 to 11, after a very even game wherein the home forwards showed fnsfc jsuflicient superiority to counteract the excellent play of the visiting backs. The scoring throughout was remarkably even. Phillips opened with a try, which was converted. Snodgrass was responsible for evening tho scores. Phillips put Marlborough ahead again with an unconverted try. Snodgrass, a minute after, again equalised, the score being eight all at half-time. Nelson had the best of tho greater part of the second spell. Aftor 20 minutes Washington kicked a penalty, but Wallace directly after scored a. try and put the teams on even terms again. Ton minutes from the end the red forwards made a final effort, Washington scoring and Phillips converting, the game thus resulting in Marlborough avenging a recent one-point defeat at Nelson. RTJTLLER DEFEATS WEST COAST. WESTPORT, last night. In a very strenuous game played yesterday under fino weather conditions, Buller snatched a victory from West Coast in tho last few minutes of play, winning by 14 points to 12. In the first spell Hahii, Freitas and Tainui scored unconverted tries for Coast, Shorlock and Alley scoring trios for Buller, and the speU ended 9—6 in Coast's favor.

On changing over, Buller, with the advantage of the wind, had much the better of the game, and McCombe, gaining a try, brought the scores level at 9—9. After strenuous play, in which Buller persistently attacked, Coast made a dash into the Buller twenty-five, and from a free kick Bell goaled.—Coast 12, Buller 9. Fast, open play ensued, ami close on lime Watson got possession of the ball, cut in and passed to Tunnicliffo to score. Caldwell, with a tine kick, converted, giving Buller the victory by 14 to. 12. . . In a curtain : raiser Ngakawau defeated Olid Boys by 5 to 3. SERIES OF ACCIDENTS. AUCKLAND, last night. A series 'of fottball accidents occurred yesterday. S. A. Lowry sustained a. broken jaw in a senior League match ; L. Boyle, a second grade League player, had a bone in tho foot broken; Vivian Viso, a second grado Rugby player, sustained a broken leg; F. Tyo and G. Wairris, junior Rugby players, sustained a broken collarbone and a, broken bone in the foot respectively. P.B. THIRD REPS. The third-grade selector, Mr. A. H. Airey, has selected the following team from the grade to meet the Tolaga Bay juniors on Saturday next:— Full-back, Edwards; three-quarters, Hume, Albrccht, Morton; five-eighths, Pope and Buscke; half-back, Kaua; hookers, Allen and Roche; middle row, Barrett, Campbell, and Cochrane; back row, Charles and Allwood; wingforward, O'Neill. The reserves arc Jackson, Judd, Leslie. McLaughlin, ami Watt. The players named above will assemble for special training on Wednesday evening. The conditions were ideal in Wellington on Saturday for outdoor sports. There was no wind or sun and the grounds were in excellent ordrr. Jn senior Rugby 'Varsity beat Berhanipore by 11 to 3; Oriental beat Poneke by 13'to 6: Athletics beat Wellington by 11 to U; Marist beat Petono by 17 to 10: Old Boys beat Butt by 29 to 11. P, results were: Athletic H v. Selwyti. 12; Johnsonville 35 v. 'Varsity 11.