RUGBY FOOTBALL

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18190, 11 September 1933, Page 7

RUGBY FOOTBALL

PREMIER CUP ROUND GAME AT THE OVAL JUNIOR REPS. BEATEN H. 5.0.8. seniors defeated the junior grade A representative team by 14 points to 8 in a Premier Cup game on the Oval on Saturday afternoon. The senior team held the advantage while playing with the wind in the first, spell, after which the fresh breeze died down somewhat, leaving the juniors without much of this advantage. The juniors, however, showed considerable improvement both in the backs and tin' forwards, particularly the latter, and put on eight points in the spell, during which H. 5.0.8. failed to score until a last-minute effort added a further three points. The senior side developed fair combination from the outset, the backs attempting to open up the game, with Haisman getting away in some valuable runs. The juniors were defending hard on the goal line for some time, but gained ground to halfway, where Phillips did his best, to open up the game among the backs, but there was not. the same clean haudling as among the senior players. The senior team returned to the attack, and Webb was awarded a penalty kick, which failed. However, the first score came immediately after, the ball going out to Haisman, who had a clean run through to score iu a handy position for Webb to convert, leaving the score s—o5 —0 in favor of H. 5.0.8. GOOD HALF-TIME LEAD.

Healy and Sexton figured well in the junior defence, the former intercepting smartly, but failed to hold, thus losing a chance to stage a spectacular breakaway. Grant got away in a fast run down the line for H. 5.0.8., but the tackle by Innes, tho fullback, was a good one, and the ball went out in the the corner. H. 5.0.8. got going again. Webb secured the ball about 35yds. out, and short punted over the head of an opposing back. Haisman, who was closely iu attendance, gathered in the ball. Webb came up in support in time to receive Haisman’s pass when the latter was tackled under the post. Webb had no difficulty in crossing the line for a try that was not converted, the score standing at S—o in favor of H. 5.0.8. A further score was added to the H. 5.0.8. total just before half-time. The juniors had taken a turn at the attack, but H. 5.0.8. forced their junior opponents back. The ball came out to Grant near the half-way line, and he made a smart run past the corner flag and scored another unconverted try, making the half-time score 11-0.

After the interval, the juniors were on the defence for a short period before their backs developed a passing movement that threatened to be successful, Wilkie and Healy being prominent in tossing the ball about in the corner before the latter was downed. A penalty was awarded to the juniors a little later, blit the kick at goal, taken about 35yds out. went wide. Play quickened up a little after this, but dropped passes and knocking on spoiled a number of the junior efforts. Tho backs were tackling well, however, and the forwards were scrumming well and engaging in some dangerous dribbling rushes. LAST MINUTE SCORE.

'Pbe tirst junior score came after some heavy rucking in midfield. The junior forwards got away in a dribbling rush, in which Cunningham was given an opportunity to pick up. He passed to Sexton, who scored in a handy position. Innes converted, making the score, H. 5.0.8. 11, junior representatives 5. Both teams resumed play with renewed vigor, with H. 5.0.8. gaining the upper hand, to be held up in the 25yds area by splendid junior tackling, which eventually led to tho younger team going to the attack. At this stage, Healy injured Ills hip, and left (lie lield. In a sustained movement by the juniors, Bright flashed along the lino, only to be brought down near the corner flag. A forward scramble developed on the H. 5.0.8. goal line, and it was only broken up by H. 5.0.8. being penalised. Innes took the kick at goal, but failed, but he kicked a good goal from a further penalty a little later, making the score 11-S. H. 5.0.8. put the result beyond doubt by immediately rushing to the attack, a bright passing movement among the backs resulting in Grant scoring in tho corner, and time came just as tho kick, which failed, was being taken, the game ending with the score at 14-8 in favor of Old Boys. Mr. F. Cook was tile referee.

OLD BOYS V. WAIKOHU LOSERS’ FORWARDS GOOD In a match chiefly characterised by excellent forward play, the Old Boys’ club senior team beat the Waikohu representatives at Whatatutu on Saturday afternoon, tho final score being 19-6 in favor of the town team. This match was in connection with the Premier Cup competition, and for half its length was very closely fought, the Old Boys’ team leading at the interval by 3 points to nil. Later tho visiting team’s backs went into action with greater effect, and the score rapidly mounted. In the pack, the Waikohu representatives' were heavier than Old Boys, and the latter had to extend themselves to the full to keep their opponents in check. Combination was naturally more marked in tho town team, however, and this was one feature which accounted for Old Boys’ holding their own in the first half. Condition, as much as combination, helped them to extend their lead in tho latter half of the game, when the Waikohu representatives were feeling the pace rather noticeably. Some of the dribbling rushes staged by the country forwards were worthy of success, and time and again these sweeping runs down the field had the Old Boys in trouble, but the fortune of the game was generally with the town team, the players of which were able to make the most of mistakes committed by their opponents. For the winners, Morgan, Barnett (2), Coates and F. Martin. scored tries, while I’. Dow and A. Owen each converted one try, making the total 19 points; for the losers, Spence registered a good forward try, and another was added after a sound

INTERPROVINCIAL RUGBY THE RANFURLY SHIELD CANTERBURY’S FIFTH WIN BULLEti DEFEATED 13—8 (Per Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, last night. Canterbury won their fifth match of the season for the Raufurly Shield, beating Buller at Lancaster Park yesterday afternoon by 18 points to 3. The game was played on a dry, fast ground, but in a strong easterly wind which militated against good'football. The game was, in fact, the dullest interproviuc.ial match the 1933 season has produced. The whole match consisted of a succession of scrums and line-outs. Buller had evidently decided that they would have no chance if they opened up the game to challenge the Canterbury backs, and their intention, carried out with determination, was to confine the game to the forwards.

The quick breaking Buller forwards kept 'play under control for the most part, securing ail even distribution of territorial advantage, hut as an attacking factor the visiting tactics were impotent against the Canterbury defence. Canterbury established a. lead early, after Buller had held play iu Canterbury territory for some minutes. Then it seemed that Canterbury were willing to wait for opportunities and were content to hold their lead. The three tries scored toy the winners were the result of good backing up and ability to seize chances. Combined attacking movements were rare and the standard of play was poor. Canterbury were by far the most finished team, both forward and back. Either they were not exerting themselves, or they had a day off. In the tirst spell King scored a try, after Mullans had made a good break from the serum and French, who played fullback, goaled. The spell ended with the score of 5 to nil iu Canterbury’s favor.

Early iu the second spell, Manchester broke away brilliantly, ran into a good 'position and passed to Hazlcliurst, who scored. French goaled. Hazlehurst 'broke away and sprinted down the side line, passed to Bowes' who showed good speed and scored in the corner. French failed tq, goal. Buller ’s tlires; points come from a penalty kick by Holder. The attendance was estimated at 11,000. WIN FOR SOUTHLAND TARANAKI OUTCLASSED (Per Press Association.) INVERCARGILL, last night. A representative Rugby match between Southland and Taranaki was played here yesterday and was won by Southland by 23 points to 11. The game, which was played in warm weather, was a bright one and attracted an attendance of nearly 4000. Jn the early stages, it appeared that the visitors might have too much pace and dash for Southland, but the home forwards began to assert their superiority and made most of the 'play. Taranaki impressed as a side with possibilities, but the forwards could not get enough ball, and there was a weakness in the back line close to the serum. Southland’s record of only two defeats in the past two seasons is the best, io its historv.

UNBROKEN RECORD WELLINGTON BEAT OTAGO (Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, last night. Iu beating Otago by 20 to 17 before 10,000 spectators at Athletic Park on Saturday, tho Wellington Rugby team were hard pushed to> maintain their unbeaten record for the season. Ten minutes before time Otago were leading by three points, .when Wellington drew level with a brilliant try by Killeen. In tho last three minutes, Otago were attacking hotly. Pago then initiated a. brilliant movement from his own goal-line, for Lilburne and Killeen to gain ground and send Robins away for a 50yds run and the winning try. Otago outplayed tho Wellington forwards, while tho backs broke even. Taylor played magnificently as fullback for Otago, ranking as the best custodian seen in Wellington this season. WELLINGTON COLTS FOURTH SUCCESSIVE WIN (Per Press Association.) PAHIATUA, last night. Speed, fitness, and combination, particularly among the backs, enabled the Wellington Rugby colts to score their fourth successive victory in the last mate h of their tour at Pahiatua on Saturday against Bush Districts by 17 to 9. Conditions were ideal, except for a breeze. The attendance was fairly good, considering the fact that the milking season is in full swing. Many of the visitors showed signs of soreness following the hard game at Wairoa on Wednesday. Playing with the advantage, of the wind in the first spell, Colts led by 14 to 3. Bush more than held their own in the second half. Tries for Wellington wore scored by Jolly, Thompson (2) and Watson, and Atkins converted one of the tries. For Bush, Rees and Mahoney scored and Lett kicked a penalty goal. SYDNEY PREMIERSHIP (Eli'c. Trl. Copyright—United Press Assn.) SYDNEY, Sept. 10. In a Rugby uniou contest at Sydney on Saturday, Northern Suburbs' defeated Raudvvick by 15 points to 9 for the premiership.

movement oil tho blind side of the scrum by tho right winger in tho Waikohu team. The game was controlled by Mr. 0. E. Mills, of Te Karnka, with general satis faction, and later the Gisborne side was most hospitably entertained -by Whatatutu residents and Waikohu sub-union officials.

S. CANTERBURY’S WIN

NORTH OTAGO DEFEATED (Per Press Association.) TIM ABU, last night . Thu return homc-and-homc Rugby game, South Canterbury v. North Otago, was played at Timaru on Saturday in tho presence of a good crowd and was won by South Canterbury by 13 to 9. The teams were fairly evenly matched and provided the crowd with a good exhibition. For the winners, tries were scored by Seaton. Halstead, and J. Cal* lanan, and two wore converted by Duke. For the losers, Murray accounted for a try, which was converted by Park, and Granger landed a held goal. PORTER’S FIFTEEN A WIN AT BLENHEIM (Per Press Association.) _ BLENHEIM, this day. Cliff Porter’s Wellington fifteen put up a bright exhibition of, Rugby in perfect weather, and defeated Marlborough representatives by 14 to 8, though a draw would have been a fairer indication of the game. The match was full of excitement, being very fast and willing. For Marlborough, Lane scored and Phillips converted, while. Lane also kicked a penalty. .Just, ou the interval Diederich scored a penalty for Wellington, making the half-time tally 8-3 in Marlborough’s favor. In the second half, Ball and Pryde scored unconverted tries, while iust on time Diederich got over, and Johnston converted, making the tally 14—8 in Porter’s favor.

INTER-ISLAND MATCH SOUTHERN TEAM SELECTTD (Per Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, last night. The following ‘team has been selected to represent the South Island against North Island at Wellington on September 23: Fullback.—J. Grainger, North Otago). Three-quarters.—F. G. Hart (Canterbury), H. Smith (Otago), W. T. Dun no (Otago). Five-eighths.—C. Oliver (Canterbury), R. llazlehurst (Canterbury). Halfback.—lf. B. Scraiulctt (West Coast). Forwards.—A. I. Cottrell (Canterbury), J. Ilore (Otago), L. George (Southland), J. E. Manchester (Canterbury), J). Max (Nelson), G. Purdue (Southland), A. 11. Andrews (Canterbury), T. Metcalfe (Southland). Emergencies.—E. Holder (Duller), T’. R. King (West Coast). A POOR EXHIBITION VICTORY FOR WELLINGTON JUNIORS i (Per I’ross Association.) CARTERTON, last night, Tho Wuirarapa and Wellington junior representatives gave a very poor exposition of the Rugby code at Carterton on Saturday, Wellington winning by 26 points to 6. The first spell was fairly even, Wairarapa playing with the advantage of the wind.

Tho tirst score came by Bacon, who cut through the opposition and made a nice swerving run, touching down at the corner. Burns failed with the kick. Wairarapa, immediately retaliated, and a forward rush saw Williams touch down at tho corner. Brooks failed to convert—3 all. Following a good back movement, Bacon centred in front of the Wairarapa goal, Butler fumbled, and Dickie scored under the posts. Burns goaled. Again Wairarapa retaliated, J. Quinn putting in a tine run down the line and selling a dummy to the Wellington fullback, finished in the corner. Brooks failed to goal. From the kick-off Tictjcn followed up and touched down in the corner, Burns goaling. Then Platt raced almost the length of the field to score near the corner. Burns goaled. Dickie .next scored an unconverted try for Burns to goal, making Wellington 25 and Wairarapa 6.

THE WALLABIES TOUR CLOSE FINAL GAME • SPRINKBOKS TO VISIT N.Z. CAPETOWN, Sept. 9. Western Provinces beat the Wallabies by 4-0. Fifteen thousand wore present. Tho Provinces side included several Springboks. In tho second spell there was no score, hut it was marred! by a demonstration against the Wallabies owing to an injury to Van Eyssen, who had to be carried oil, but resumed later. Ho was clearly looking for trouble, and got it. At tho conclusion of tho game, a huge crowd surrounded tho teams, which joined hands and sang “Auld Lang Syne.” The special Rugby conference decided to recommend the Rugby Board to accept an invitation to tour New Zealand and Australia in 1937, after which South Africa will participate in international tours either at home or abroad only at five-year intervals. The feeling of the conference was that South Africa should concentrate on developing domestic football and not encourage international tours, which disorganised the game locally. Nevertheless, in order to assist football in Australia it was felt that this invitation should he accepted.