FOOTBALL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 112, 3 July 1911, Page 5

FOOTBALL.

the rugby game. UNIVERSITIES MEET. NEW ZEALAND 15, SYDNEY 10. By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. United Press Association. Sydney, July 2. The University Rugby match was played in line though cold weather before an attendance ci 5000. in the first half there was dull straggling play, with occasional good forward rushes. The backs on both sides showed want of combination. The spell ended Sydney 5, Nov/ Zealand 8. On resuming the New Zealand forwards attacked strongly and had their heavier opponents in difficulties, and reversed the position, though they were not supported by the backs. For New Zealand Fairo (2), Quilliam (2), and Curtayne scored tries, none of which were converted, 'iiiey were mostly angle shots. THE NORTHERN UNION GAME. NEW ZEALAND 2!, v. OUEENSLANI) hi Brisbane, July 2. Tiio weather was fine, and there was an attendance of six thousand. The opening stages favoured Queensland, the Now Zealanders lacking combination, and being kept defending for the first ton minutes. The New Zealanders, however, played into form, and towards the close of the first half, showed splendid combination, their passing and dribbling rushes completely boating the Queenslanders. Infringement 1 of the rules lost the visitors several tries. In the second half the game was very fast and exciting, but free from roughness. Now ,Zealand scored two tries in quick succession, as a result of brilliant combined play, The last quarter of an hour was very even, both sides showing great'.combination. Asher’s knee gave way,' and Cotter oil replaced him. At half-time the score was: New Zealand 13, Queensland 3. The final score was: New Zealand 24 (tries scored by Dunning (2), Savour'/, Woodward, and Francis, three being converted by Soagar, who also kicked a goal from the field), 'Queensland 13. WANGANUI BEATS TARANAKI. Wanganui, July 2. Tim first representative match of the season under Northern Union rules was played here on Saturday in glorious weather, and before a very' fair attendance of the public. The Taranaki team, which included several emergencies, was beaten after an attractive game, by 19 points to 8. COUNTRY TEAMS’ TOURS. The secretary of the Rugby Union (Mr. P. Skoglund) has received advice from the New Zealand Union that the following dates have been fixed for the tours of the North Island and South Island country teams: — South Island Team.—Assemble at Christchurch on August Ist. Play Canterbury August 3rd, Otago sth, Southland fitly. North Team, 12th. North Island Team.—Assemble at Palmerston North on July 26th (Wednesday), in time to proceed by mail train that day (except South Auckland and Bay of Plenty representatives, who will catch the train as it passes through). Play Auckland July 29th, Taranaki August 3rd, Wanganui sth, Wellington! -9th, South Team 12th. The Maori team which is touring the Dominion this season will play a Taranaki team on August 10th.