RUGBY FOOTBALL

Southland Times, Issue 25342, 22 July 1935, Page 8

RUGBY FOOTBALL

GALBRAITH SHIELD CHAMPIONSHIP WON BY PIRATES BLUES RUNNERS-UP By the success of Pirates over Old Boys at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, the senior championship for 1935, carrying with it the Galbraith Shield, was decided. Pirates won the honours with a one-point margin over Invercargill (Blues) who were runnersup, with Star third. Marist,, with no wins, won the "wooden spoon.” Not only by Saturday's success but right through the season. Pirates proved themselves easily the best team in the competition. They were defeated by Invercargill and Star in the eight games played, but defeated these teams in turn. Their open style of play commended itself to the public, and their success would be a very popular one. Invercargill, like Pirates, lost only two games, but drew with Old Boys in the first round and thus dropped the point which separated them from the winners. They also played bright and open football, but were slightly handicapped by a light pack of forwards. Star finished in third position after a disastrous first round, and Old Boys fell away until they had to be satisfied with fourth, or second bottom position. Following is a list of winners of the championship since the war: — 1919 Star 1927 Pirates 1920 Star 1928 Star 1921 Star 1929 Pirates 1922 Star 1930 Invercargill 1923 Pirates 1931 Invercargill Star 1932 Pirates 1921 Star 1933 Pirates 1925 Star 193-1 Old Boys 1926 Star 1935 Pirates In 1923, there were two competitions. Pirates won the first and Star the second. CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE. The following table sets out the final position of teams in the Galbraith

PIRATES (21) v. OLD BOYS (12) The conditions were glorious for this game, the virtual final for the championship, and the good crowd of spectators was treated to a bright and inter- , esting game. Both teams fielded fit sides, and it was apparent early in the game that the pace would be on all the way. Pirates opened strongly, but not without stern opposition, and the crisp passing of their backs presaged an abundance of attack from this source. And so it proved, with four of the five Pirate tries coming from concerted movements by the backs. Old Boys did all they could to stop the speedy Black backs from operating and, in the second spell particularly, adopted spoiling tactics in the hope of capitalizing breakdowns. They were successful to a point as far as spoiling the play of the Pirates’ rearguard was concerned, but failed to turn to account the opportunities accruing from these tactics. Despite strong opposition from the Old Boys forwards, who at times outplayed the Black forwards in gaining possession from rucks and scrums, Pirates more than held their own for the greater part of the first spell, and only through faulty handling when the defence was more or less beaten the score in their favour would have been much bigger. During this spell the backs swung into action in refreshing style and two of the three tries scored were the result of smart work from the scrum outwards. Calvert was the weak link in an otherwise strong chain, and although he was well marked and made some good play more than once his general slowness and poor handling spoiled several likely movements. In the last quarter of the spell the Old Boys forwards, playing with great dash, took all before them and put on a couple of tries to place them within striking distance of the Blacks. They carried on these shock tactics for a portion of the second spell, but their backs, while performing splendidly on defence, did not look like a scoring unit, and in the enu the Pirates backs came again and carried the honours of the day. It was an interesting game for a final and showed the lighter Old Boys forwards up in a good light. Their packing was better than that of the Pirates scrum, while they displayed more dash in the loose. There was plenty of good dribbling by both sides, and any amount of the handball game the public like to see. Pirates had themselves to blame for allowing Old Boys to score as many points as they did. Mr J. Murray was the referee. The teams lined out as follows:— Old Boys (white). —F. Beadle; Henderson, Crowe, Milne; McLauchlan, Hawke; Peterson: Shand, Smiley, Wilson; Crawford, Lindsay, Liddell, Marshall; Lynch. Pirates (black). —Glen Thomas; Watson, Sharp, Oliver; Calvert, Peddy; Gervyn Thomas; Knight, Ward, McEwan: Beadle, Willcox, Wares, Dick; Metcalfe. Pirates kicked off facing a bright sun. Sharp’s kick went out on the full and a scrum was ordered in the middle. Old Boys secured from the first scrum and Crowe kicked through. Watson marked and kicked to the Whites’ twenty-five, where F. Beadle saved, taking the ball brilliantly right on the touch-line. The Black backs were the first to get moving, but Calvert’s handling was at fault and Hawke saved. Oliver fumbled and Gervyn Thomas got back smartly to save a delicate situation. Pirates were on the defensive, but fumbling by the White backs let them through. Peddy kicked and Watson and Ward bustled F. Beadle. Ward picked up brilliantly and passed to Sharp, who centred towards the posts. Here the Old Boys backs fumbled and Metcalfe touched down while the defenders looked on. Sharp goaled. Pirates 5, Old Boys 0. F. Beadle attempted a field goal and Calvert’s clearance was charged down. McLauchlan kicked to the right wing for Henderson, who beat Oliver and centred. The bounce favoured Smiley, who dived over amid cheers. F. Beadle failed to improve the score. Pirates 5, Old Boys 3. Calvert next made a good opening for Sharp and Watson, but Sharp gave a bad pass to Watson and a certain try was thrown away. The play was bright and open, with Old Boys putting up a splendid showing and strongly disputing the honours in the forwards. Peterson saw plenty of ball, but was not getting it away *is smartly as Thomas behind the Blacks’ scrum. The Old Boys backs went well in close, but the wings were not given a run, McLauchlan repeatedly using the punt through or to his wings on the off chance of a defender fumbling. Glen Thomas, at fullback for Pirates, was giving a grand display of fielding and kicking. Pirates pressed Old Boys, but fumbling by the backs let Hawke in, and McLauchlan broke away from Calvert’s tackle to go to Glen Thomas before being stopped. Metcalfe led the Black

forwards back in a counter rush and Old Boys were hard pressed. From a scrum in the twenty-five Gervyn Thomas sent out smartly and Peddy and Sharp handled before Oliver raced over at the corner. Sharp’s kick went outside. Pirates 8, Old Boys 3. Both sets of backs were shaping well now, and the play was bright and interesting. Glen Thomas was twice called upon to save in the face of strong opposition. Metcalfe, Peddy and Gervyn Thomas worked play back to the Whites’ line, where Metcalfe went over, but was called back for a forward pass. Then two passing rushes by the Black backs went within an ace of success, first Oliver and then Watson diving for the line. Peddy next kicked into touch-in-goal, but Pirates were not to be denied and another passing rush ended in Watson going over near the corner. Sharp failed to goal. Pirates .11, Old Boys 3. A great rush by the Old Boys forwards and backs saw Crawford score under- the posts. Hawke had broken in on Black passing and passed to Wilson, to Crawford, who went oyer between the posts. Hawke’s kick, which went over the bar, was disallowed. Pirates 11, Old Boys 6. In the next minute Old Boys had scored again. Glen Thomas was badly out of position when McLauchlan kicked through and Henderson won in the race for the ball. Beadle’s kick failed. Pirates 11, Old Boys 9. Second Spell. Henderson took up the centre position and Crowe went to the wing. An exchange of kicks favoured Old Boys and Pirates were on the defensive in the first minute of play. Two free kicks to the Blacks relieved the situation and a kick by Glen Thomas enabled the Blacks to gain halfway. The Black forwards went through and F. Beadle was beaten and Dick kicked over the line, but an Old Boys player got back first and forced down. The play was ragged during the first five minutes of this spell. The Old Boys forwards were going well and several rushes more than tested the defence. A melee about the twenty-five saw Pirates penalized and F. Beadle put Old Boys in the lead with a good goal. Old Boys 12, Pirates 11.

Old Boys were going strongly at this stage, but the Black forwards, led by McEwan, Ward and Metcalfe, worked play back, and Gervyn Thomas sent his backs away on the right wing. Sharp managed to get clear of the defence and sent Watson away, but both Milne and F. Beadle were waiting for him and he jvas brought down 15 yards short of the line. From the loose play which followed Gervyn Thomas collected a clean heel from two of his forwards and darted through an opening which paved the way to a try. It was clever work on Thomas’s part. He just reached the line as he was pulled down from behind. Sharp goaled. Pirates 16, Old Boys 11. Pirates were penalized and F. Beadle’s attempt fell short. Beadle got his side into trouble when he delayed his clearance and Oliver thwarted his attempt to get clear. Pirates had two chances when in possession in Old Boys’ twenty-five, but they found the spoiling tactics .of the White backs too much of a hurdle. Repeatedly Calvert and Sharp were smothered almost as soon as the ball reached them. At long last, however, Calvert fooled his marker and got a quick pass away to Sharp who wasted no time sending Oliver away. The champion winger left Henderson lying on the ground as he raced over at the corner and round behind the posts for a spectacular try. Sharp goaled. Pirates 21, Old Boys 12.

Pirates had all the better of the remaining exchanges with the exception of one good rush by Lynch, Smiley and Wilson. This took play to Pirates’ twenty-five, where a penalty gave F. Beadle another chance which he failed to convert. Final score: Pirates 21 Old Boys 12

INVERCARGILL (25) v. MARIST (8)

In a game in which neither side unduly exerted itself Invercargill beat Marist by 25 points to 8. The Blues were the smoother running machine; despite the fact that they were by no means at full strength. Marist were as much on attack as Blues, but had not the ability to cap the movements that were launched.

The teams wepe:— Marist (green and black).—Forde; Clark, Maher, Warring; Forde, Ferris; Mcßae; Davin, M. Cournane, Baird; Hallamore, McKenzie, J. Cournane, O’Driscoll, Murfitt. Invercargill (blue and black). — Henry; Bailey, McKenzie, Watson; Baird, Blue; J. Purdue; Sutton, Roberts, R. Purdue; L. George, C. George, Clode, Anderson, Breen. Pressure by the Blue forwards and the charging down of Warring’s clearing kick put Invercargill well into Marist territory. Murfitt and McKenzie took play back to halfway where the Green backs set up passing. The rush began well, but Ferris dropped the ball. The Blue forwards worked play back to near their opopnents’ twenty-five where Marist were penalized. J. Purdue’s shot at goal failed narrowly. Blues lost a good chance of scoring when McKenzie intercepted in Marist passing. Had the handling of the other backs been clean a try must have come, for Marist were caught napping. The Greens were compelled to force in the face of a solid rush by the Blue forwards. Both sides lost chances through bad handling. Then a loose rush by the Blue forwards swept play to the Green line where Clode picked up and scrambled over. J. Purdue goaled. Blues 5, Marist 0. Blues nearly added to their score when Bailey came in at the end of effective passing. He was grounded right at the corner flag. Following the line-out and a scrummage J. Purdue received the ball cleanly and sent a pass between his legs to Blue who potted a neat goal. Blues 9, Marist 0.

Blues continued to make most of the play, but selfishness lost them tries when passing rushes were going sweetly. Ball possession was greatly favouring them. Marist had a turn on attack but did not look dangerous. The football degenerated into a scramble, with Marist having the better of it. There was excitement when Warring gained possession when Henry misjudged the bounce. The Marist wing was just getting away clear when a tap on the heels caused him to stumble and fall. Marist took play to Blues’ line and were awarded a penalty but Clark found the angle too great. Not to be denied, the Greens came away in snappy passing. Warring threw in, but the pass was rather illjudged. The Greens’ loss of possession was, however, only temporary. Ferris snapped up and crossed in a handy position. Clark goaled. Blues 9, Marist 5.

Within a couple of minutes Blues registered a try by pretty passing. McKenzie turned in and made a good opening before handing to L. George who crossed unopposed. J. Purdue did not goal. Blues 12, Marist 5. A bright dash by Bailey and a fruitless pot by Watson from in front of the posts were the principal incidents up to half-time. Marist opened the second spell with a passing bout, play being taken to Blues’ twenty-five. Then a strong run by C. George changed the venue but Blues were defending again when passing broke down and Mcßae took the ball through at his toe. There was a lot of line kicking, play being decidedly dull. Marist were mostly on the aggressive, their hard-working pack harassing Blues. But they did not look dangerous and it was left to Blues to provide the first score of the spell. Following a sortee by the forwards J. Purdue picked up and sent

into McKenzie who burst through to score near the post. 4. J. Purdue goaled. Blues 17, Marist 5. Blues were threatening when Warring intercepted and sped to half way, this being the prelude to a Marist attack. Again the Greens’ lack of finish nullified their efforts and again Blues showed how much more dangerous they were. With snappy passing they sped upfield, Baird and Watson making a lot of ground and Blue finishing off with a try beside the posts. J. Purdue goaled. Blues. 22, Marist 5. Bailey, Clode and Baird figured in a bright Blue rush which took play right to the Marist line where McKenzie crossed. This time J. Purdue found the angle too acute. Blues 25, Marist 5. Just on time the Marist forwards made a determined rush which took play right to Blues’ line where M. Cournane forced his way over. Clark’s attempt to goal from the touch-line was unsuccessful. The game ended with the score:— Blues 25 Marist 8 Mr D. Leckie was referee. TOWN v. COUNTRY NEXT SATURDAY’S GAME. TEAMS SELECTED. The Southland selectors (Messrs A. H. Mitchell, A. J. Geddes and L. R. Lopdell) have selected the following teams to take part in the TownCountry trial at Rugby Park next Saturday:— TOWN. Full-back.—Glen Thomas (Pirates). Three-quarters.—D. Oliver (Pirates), R. Sharp (Pirates), C. Watson (Pirates). Five-eighths.—H. Peddie (Pirates), D. Nisbet (Invercargill). Half-back.—-J. Purdue (Invercargill). Front row. —L. George (Invercargill), J. Mattingly (Star), Knight (Pirates). Middle row.—C. Anderson (Star), I. Galt (Star), H. Willcox (Pirates), L. McColl (Star). Back row.—T. Metcalfe (Pirates). Emergencies.—Gervyn Thomas (Pirates), R. Baird (Invercargill); J. Crawford (Old Boys), A. Smiley (Old Boys), C, George (Invercargill). COUNTRY. Full-back.—R. Sutherland (Northern). Three-quarters.—R. Thornbury (Central), J. Barber (Eastern), A. Crawford (Eastern). Five-eighths.—M. O’Shea (Northern), M. Hamilton (Northern). Half-back.—G. McLennan (Eastern). Front row.—Henderson (Eastern), I. Agnew (Western), C. Soper (Northern). Middle row.-—J. Parker (Northern), W. Southern 'Eastern), R. Ward (Eastern), C. Pawson (Eastern). Back row.—N. R. Irwin (Western). Emergencies.—R. Ferguson (Eastern), N. Pierce (Central), L. Soper (Northern), Miles (Eastern); G. Graham (Northern), R. Feebly (Northern), W. Sherriffs (Northern), G. Purdue (Western), It is the intention of the selectors to change the teams round at half-time and it is likely that all the emergencies will be played during the game. The Southland Sub-Unions’ team to meet the Otago Sub-Unions at Dunedin the following Saturday will be announced after next Saturday’s trial. Players in the Town team are requested to attend at Rugby Park at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. SECOND GRADE MARIST v. OLD BOYS. Old Boys defaulted to Marist. PIRATES (21) v. STAR (5). Star fielded only 12 men against Pirates, who won easily by 21 points to 5 in a game played as a curtain-raiser at Rugby Park. Star put up a stubborn defence throughout, Topi and Mcßride being outstanding: Mr W. W. Tinnock was the referee. BLUFF (22) v. INVERCARGILL (4). Playing at Biggar street on Saturday afternoon Bluff defeated Invercargill by 22 points to 4. Blues were a weakened side, fielding only 11 players, and consequently the visitors had no difficulty in scoring a decisive win. Despite their insuperable handicap Blues maintained a plucky defence and the game was not nearly as one-sided as the scores indicate. The advantage from set scrums was fairly evenly-divided, though the additional weight of the Bluff pack and additional men in the backs turned the scale against Blues. At half-time Bluff were leading by 14 points to 4, Invercargill’s score coming from a potted goal by Miller. Blues did not score again in the second half, but Bluff added two tries, one of which was -converted. The visitors’ points came from tries by Ballantyne, Calder and Barnett (two each), Barnett also converting two. Mr G. Agnew was referee. THIRD GRADE BLUES (16) v. HIGH SCHOOL (6). On the School grounds Invercargill defeated High School by 16 points to 6 after a bright, interesting game between two evenly-matched teams. High School were leading by a small margin at halftime, but Blues had the better of the second half. For Invercargill tries were scored by Breen (2) and Johnson, Thom converting two and kicking a penalty goal. School’s points came from unconverted tries by Donaldson and Robertson. Mr W. W. Tinnock was referee. PIRATES (42) v. WOODLANDS (0). On the Tweed street ground Pirates beat Woodlands by 42 points to nil. I. Spencer’s goal-kicking was the most notable feature of the game. Mr L. J. Cockerill was referee. FOURTH GRADE MARIST (17) v. BLUFF (0). Marist travelled to Bluff and beat the Port team by 17 points to nil. The visiting forwards played well throughout. Tries were scored by Stone, Pasco, N. Grace and D. Grace, while C. Derbie converted one try and kicked a penalty goal. Mr H. C. Shand was referee. INVERCARGILL (14) v. HIGH SCHOOL (0). Playing at Herbert street Blues defeated High School by 14 points to nil. It was an exciting game with Invercargill taking the initiative most of the time. Tries were scored by Bishop, Harper, Atley and McCarthy, one of which was converted by Keast. Mr M. Sheehan was referee. PIRATES (12) v. TECHNICAL (6). Pirates defeated Technical after an interesting game at Queen’s Park by 12 points to 6. Mr J. O’Neill was referee. FIFTH GRADE INVERCARGILL (25) v. MARIST (0). A good forward game took place at Queen’s Park when Blues beat Marist by 25 points to nil. The Invercargill backs functioned much better than did the opposing rearguard. For Blues tries were scored by Mackie, Mills, Walker and Cleveland. Two were converted by Ramsay, who also potted a goal. Mr G. Frampton was referee.

HIGH SCHOOL (31) v. TECH-

NICAL (0).

High School defeated Technical on the School grounds by 31 points to nil. Mr C. Myers controlled the game. SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ GAME. TIMARU OUTPLAY WAITAKI. HEAVY DEFEATS IN BOTH GAMES. (Per United Press Association.) Timaru, July 21. Playing Rugby right up to the traditional secondary schools standard, Timaru Boys’ High School secured a double win over Waitaki Boys’ High School in the annual contests, the seniors winning by 32 points to nil and the juniors by 24 points to 7. The Timaru line was not crossed in either game. Both wins were due mainly to the brilliant Timaru backs, who were much too clever for the visitors. Waitaki were a stone heavier all round in the forwards, but were outplayed and outpaced in the loose. Waitaki secured the ball from the majority of the scrums and line-outs, but their'backs lacked penetration. The schools have now met 64 times. Waitaki has won 33 games and Timaru 27, while four have been drawn. SUB-UNION MATCHES EASTERN-NORTHERN FINAL. ALBION DEFEAT COUNTRY PIRATES. Albion defeated Country Pirates in the final of the Eastern-Northern Saturday competition on the Gore Showgrounds on Saturday by 11 points to 6. Albion defeated this team the previous Saturday by a narrow margin, making a play-off necessary In the first spell the play lacked sting. The players were fumbling the ball badly. The Albion backs in particular appeared to be unable to handle the ball. The fact that they were facing the sun might have been the cause of the trouble. Pirates were leading at half-time by six points to three. Albion sparkled up in the second half and crossed the opposition’s line twice, Wallis converting one try. Pirates did not add to their score, but towards the end of the game desperate efforts were made to cross Albion’s line. Hamilton, the brilliant Pirates player, was the most outstanding back on the field, making some fine openings and saving his side on several occasions. Another feature of the game was the excellent line-kicking of R. Sutherland, the Pirates full-back. His timing was perfect and his finding of the line was most accurate. The teams were: Albion (colours)—Martin, Ferguson, Wylie, Milne, Grant, Wallis, Belsham; Agnew, Henderson, Spittle, Naylor, Southern, Pawson, Allison, Dunstan. Country Pirates (red and black:—R. Sutherland, Lynch, A. Sutherland, E. Soper, M. Hamilton, T. McNamee, H. Soper; C. Soper, E. Soper, Bushnell, J. McNamee, Allison, Northcoat, W. Soper, Dennis. Play commenced with Albion facing the sun. Southern gained ground with a well placed -kick from a penalty. Hamilton secured and sent a good kick down the centre of the field. Martin fumbled and an anxious moment followed for Albion. Martin recovered and found touch. Pirates were throwing the ball about and making the play open. Albion nicked through, but Sutherland saved. The Colours continued the attack, but Sutherland touched down. The drop out went over the line on the full and a scrum took place on the twenty-five line. Albion were receiving plenty of the ball, but their handling was faulty. The Colours were having the better of the play at this stage, the game centring in Pirates’ territory. A. Sutherland broke away and beat Martin and scored a good try in the corner. The kick failed. Country Pirates 3, Albion 0. Albion were finding the sun difficult to see against, with the result that many high kicks were dropped. Albion worked their way up the line, but Sutherland sent them back to halfway with a well placed kick. The game had been dull up to this stage with a few bright patches. There was too much line kicking. Ferguson had to leave the field owing to a twisted knee. Easton replaced him. Albion were penalized near halfway and Hamilton took a shot at goal. His kick went astray and Martin found touch. Milne went away for a good run up the line. He passed out, but to an opposing player, who took advantage of the opportunity given him by finding touch well down field. Grant opened up the play from about halfway, sending out a long pass to Agnew who made a good run to score in the corner. Wylie missed with the kick. Country Pirates 3, Albion 3. Almost immediately after Lynch scored for Country Pirates. Albion opened up a passing movement from the kick off by Pirates when Lynch intercepted a pass to break away and make a swerving run. He beat Martin and scored, with three players on top of him. The kick at goal failed. Country Pirates 6, Albion 3. Half-time sounded with the score unaltered.

Pirates were penalized on their twenty-five and Agnew took a shot at goal from well out. His kick dropped short and McNamee fielded to find touch. Pirates were being pressed hard and Hamilton saved brilliantly, finding touch at halfway. Grant secured from the line-out and sent on to Wylie who was tackled near the line. Sutherland secured and sent a high kick well up field. Soper followed up and secured possession. He brushed off Belsham and dashed up the line. Agnew caught him, however, and found touch. The play was sparkling up considerably at this stage, with Pirates pressing hard. A Pirates forward got offside when play was in front of Albion’s goal and Southern relieved the position. Pirates came back and McNamee took a pot, when he had three meh outside him. His kick went astray and Martin touched down. Albion attacked, but Hamilton picked up brilliantly and found touch. Wallis secured from the throw-in and cut through, sending the ball on to Grant who failed to hold it. Hamilton secured and opened up the play for Pirates. The Albion pack rucked through to Pirates’ territory. Grant received and sent on to Milne who was tackled ball and all in the corner. A scrum followed and Albion hooked. The ball went out to Wylie, who scored between the posts. Wallis converted. Albion 8, Country Pirates 6. Albion continued the attack, but Sutherland at fullback for Pirates was playing a grand game and kept taking the play back with his fine kicking. Grant made a good run before passing to Wylie who lost possession. Sutherland secured and found touch. Albion were unlucky when near the Pirates’ line. Pawson got offside when Southern had an opening. The ball went out of play at the twenty-five. Pirates were throwing the ball about more freely, but Albion were displaying sound defence. From a lineout near Pirates’ line Albion secured and all of the backs handled, Milne going over well out. The kick failed. Albion 11, Country Pirates 6. Play was fast and furious at this stage, both teams playing open football. Albion were maintaining their advantage, however, and play was centred in Pirates’ territory. An Albion player offended and Hamilton sent a well-placed kick up the centre of the field. Grant fielded and sent on to Easton, the latter finding touch. With a few minutes left Pirates strove desperately to score. Hamilton just missed with an excellent drop-kick at goal from a penalty. Play was taken to Albion territory and Pirates were pressing hard. The ball went out at the corner, but a scrum resulted through

a player hanging on to the ball. Albion secured and held their opponents. A forward kicked the ball out and the whistle went for time. Mr J. Andrews refereed. WESTERN DISTRICT OREPUKI PREMIERS. As a result of the default of Otautau tc Orepuki on Saturday the latter become the winners of the senior Western District competition for the 1935 season. CENTRAL DISTRICT FORDE CUP MATCH. Central Star 12 v. Winton 6. JUNIOR. Ryal Bush 18 v. Central Star 3. Drummond 12 v. Dipton 3. OTHER CENTRES AUCKLAND. Otahuhu 15, Manukau 6. Varsity 13, Grammar Old Boys 11. Grafton 25, Ponsonby 11. Marist 14, College Rifles 8. WELLINGTON. —First Division.— Petone 10, Hutt 8. * Wellington College Old Boys 11, Eastbourne 4. Wellington 11, Poneke 8. Athletic 14, Oriental 0. Marist Old Boys 10, Johnsonville 3. —Second Division. — University 17, Berhampore 0. DUNEDIN. University A 15, Pirates 8. Southern 6, Zingari 3. Taieri 13, University B 3. Dunedin 8, Alhambra 5. Union 9, Kaikorai 9. CANTERBURY TRIAL. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, July 21. The annual Town v. Country matcb was the only Rugby Union game on Saturday. Town won by 32 points to 14. TIMARU. Old Boys 17, Star 3. Zingari 11, Celtic 8. Schools’ matches: Timaru Seniors 32, Waitaki 0; Timaru Juniors 24, Waitaki 7. TARANAKI. Opunake 14, Inglewood 9. Kaponga 25, Star 11, Clifton 0, Eltham 0. Tukapa 14, United Old Boys 5. Stratford 20, Hawera 6. Okaiawa 22, Old Boys 12. Waimate 6, Patea 3. WANGANUI. Kaierau 9, Marist 6. Pirates 17, Technical Old Boys 9. Old Boys 13, Ratana 3. SOUTH OTAGO. South Otago 11, Western Districts 3. MASTERTON. Gladstone 9, Carterton 6. MANAWATU. St. Patrick’s 17, Orou Downs 9. Old Boys 11, Feilding 6. Rongotea 9, Woodville 6. Massey College 3, Kiatoa 0. Feilding Old Boys won by default from United. ASSEMBLY OF ALL BLACKS. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, July 20. The All Blacks assemble in Wellington on Monday week and leave by the Rangitiki the following Wednesday. All the chosen players have passed the medical test. The acting-Prime Minister (Sir Alfred Ransom) will meet the team at afternoon tea at Parliament Buildings on Monday week. On the Tuesday morning the manager and players will be the guests of the Gov-ernor-General at Government House, and on the Tuesday evening there will be a farewell dinner at the Grand Hotel by the New Zealand Rugby Union.

Shield competition for 1935: — Pts. Ch. . P. P. W. L. D. F. A Pirates 8 6 2 — 186 72 12 Invercargill 8 5 2 1 122 81 11 Star 8 4 3 1 89 85 9 Old Boys 8 3 4 1 92 106 1 Marist 8 - -71 45 190 1