THE NORTHERN UNION GAME. WIN FOR THE MAORIS.
By Etatfric TWagraph.— Copyright. SYDNEY, Angnat 26. The Maoris defeated New South Wales by 12 points to 8. The attendance was 3000. With a strong wind against them, the Maoris tuid a stiff task in the first half, but by clever play managed to es'taMish a lead of 6 points to 5, Kopana «nd Pukere each having an unconverted try, tit* outcome of fine passing rushes, fto his credit. In the second spell the visitors kept Heir South Wales on the defensive for the greater part of the time. Kopana and Wharepapa secured tries, the wind spoiling the shot at goal. The home feam apt a second try just on the call t>{ time.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume LV, Issue 13993, 26 August 1909, Page 3
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122THE NORTHERN UNION GAME. WIN FOR THE MAORIS. Taranaki Herald, Volume LV, Issue 13993, 26 August 1909, Page 3
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