RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16820, 24 August 1922, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

STRAY JOTTINGS, During their tour, the Hawke's Bay representatives (who annexed the Raufurly Shield), scored 76 points in the live matches they played, while 37 were ! registered against them. Replying to a reception accorded the team on their return to Napier on Tuesday, the cap tain (Mr A. Kirkpatrick) gave the opinion that Otago was the best team they met. At Southland the going was heavy, and it was to this he attributed their defeat. There were twelve Maoris in the Horowhenua team which played Wanganui last week. Jacob, the big wmg forward, of All Black fame, was unable to play. The Hawke’s Bay half-back, X. Kivell. who was prominent in the game j against Canterbury on Saturday, incidentally scoring a couple of tries, is a member of a family which has been long before the football public, especially in Taranaki. R. H. Kivell (father) played in 1887 and 1888, A. Knoll 1892, B. V. Kivell 1907. 1908 and 1909, E. H. Kivell 1912, R. E. J. Kivell (Ted) 1917, Norman Kivell 1919-22. and Alf. Kivell 1920-21. R. H. Kivell played for Taranaki against Stoddart’s English team in 1887. The records of the two New Zealand teams in Australia this year are as follows:

Commenting on the CanterburySouthland match in. tlio ‘"Southland Times,” “ Onside Mae” says:—“Last year, one of the very few things Maorilanders were taught by the Springboks was a new style of full-back play. The great Gerhard Morkei showed that the position had possibilities not previously realised in New Zealand, or if realised, not exploited properly of late. The game of the ex-All Black three-quarter, Lynch, is almost an exa-ct facsimile of that of the great South African veteran, and it was very interesting to see- it tried out yesterday under the new kicking-into-touch rule, there being many to contend that the new' rule would shatter the grim strength of the game affected by Morkei and his New’ Zealand disciple. Such, however, proved to be an anticipation that was ; demonstrated to be very wide of the I mark. Ever as cool and self-possessed i as the great Morkei himself, Lynch I gathered in kick after kick and moving up-field and then coming to a stand- | still again, crashed his mighty punts 1 along the skyline with devastating efi feet. Very soon the visiting forwards, who had a memorable experience at I Lancaster Park last year against the ! Southlander, shrewdly divined that it ] was better for them to stay where they i were than to follow up in a succession of gruelling runs on a heavy ground, j while every effort was mode to keep ! the ball away from the Maroon custo- ; dian. Early in the season I suggested | in a batch of notes that all free kicks i in rep. matches should he given to Lynoh, if he were selected, and although this was not immediately done on Saturday, Southland were not long m ing up to til© fact that in their midst was a man who could go a long way to getting them out of their trouble. Lynch’s “kicking was splendidly judged, the long stabbing kick at the touchline and the shorter high punt to the centre, being beautifully mixed. while with penalties he invariably took huge bites out of the touch]ine when his side were sorely in need of relief. To him must go a great deal of credit for Southland’s victory, for up till half-time when Southland changed its game, he held a badly shaken aide together in a wonderful fashion and his quiet confidence at a- time when everything seemed to be going wrong was a big factor in. infusing fresh heart into his side.” SOUTH CANTERBURY DEFEAT TARANAKI. (Per Press Association.) TTMARU, August 23. A half gale was blowing: from goal to goal on the occasion of the meeting of South Canterbury and Taranaki at Timaru to-day. and the game, which was fast throughout, resulted in a win for South Canterbury by eleven points to three. The home side had the aid of the wind in the first spell, but made a mistake by overdoing: big: kicking:, which time and again sent the ball out of play behind the goal. They made little attempt at combination, and the visitors also tried high kicking, which against the wind brought no advantage. Tho Taranaki backs made praiseworthy attempte to open up into combined play, but the home forward.?' deadly tackling and smothering nullified most, of their efforts A penalty goal from about forty yards in the Taranaki half was sent over by A. Scott, and the same player near the interval failed to convert, a try by R. Stewart near the corner, the ppell thus ending: South Canterbury 6, Taranaki 0. Taranaki with the wind made the same mistake as South Canterbury, but the homo backs suited their play better to the elements. In the first, ten minutes of the second spell Coutts scored a penalty goal for Taranaki with a great kick far out. 1 ittle more combination was seen in this spell, but both sets of hacks on several occasions made much ground with concerted eoorts. Nearing the call of time a brilliant solo try was scored by Creighton, close to the posts, A. Scott converting, making the final score:— South Canterbury 11, Taranaki 3. South Canterbury on the play deserve! their win. though Taranaki at all times were dangerous. SOUTHLAND BEAT AUCKLAND. INVERCARGILL, August 23. Under a bright sun and with a fresh steady breeze. Southland defeated Auckland by twenty-one points to three, before an attendance of four thousand. Th?> ground was holding, hut. was not heavy. Tho game was played in four quarters. Southland had the upper hand throngrtout. Auckland’s dangerous moments being rare, although the forwards had the better of the lin:;s-out and scrums. The Southland vanguard was superior in the loose and tight rushes. The local back attack was also faster than Auckland's. The first try came from a centre kick by Diack. on the wing. Muir fielded and kicked for the. line, but Diack intercepted and crossed. He failed to convert. Southland 8, Auckland 0. A little la.ter St George, secured from a scrum, drew tho defence, and then heat three men, after which he passed to Diack* who ran round and scored behind tho posts, converting his own try. Southland 8, Auckland 0 Shortly before the close of the second quarter, Rice, a, forward, hesitated, and Arnold secured. He tore down the line and pa.seed to M’Donald. and got the return pass to score. Badeley's kick missed ; narrowly. Southland 8, Auckland 8. In the third quarter forward piav con tinned for some time in mid-field or in

Auckland territory, and from the ruck Haziett broke through and passed to Scott, a forward, who scored. Diack converted. Southland 13. Auckland 3. Once or twice Auckland got close to tho Southland line with forward rushes, but the defence was sound. In the fourth quarter, from a ruck following a line-out, in the Auckland half. St George secured and set the Maroon backs going in the bes( passing bout of the day. Tlazlett. LopdelJ r.ml Brown handled, and then Bell came in, taking Brown's pass and crossing with Ougbton in support. Agnews kick wop a poster. Southland J 6. Auckland 3. Auckland forwards got away well, but a knock-on close to the line spoilt what seemed a certain try. Play was sent bac* to Auckland territory, and from a ruck a Southland forward kicked. An Auckland hack mis-fieldcd. and the ball, went cveo the line. Scott dived and missed, and then Cbckroft touched down near the posts. Diack converted. The game closed without further score, with Auckland m the Maroon twenty-five. The final score Southland *l, Auckland 3. Mr D. K. Torranoe was referee MATCH AGAINST AUCKLAND. Tn preparation for Saturday’s match against Auckland the Canterbury team will train to-night, if fine. nt. the training ground, and if wet at the King Edward F>acracks, from 5.30 to 7 p.m. Mullins, Campbell and Smyth have informed the selectors that they will not he available. The- men to play in their places will be selected this evening. SATURDAY’S RAMIS. The only competition game to be played on Saturday will be between Albion and Riccarton second grades, who will play their match postponed from the first round, at Lancaster Park South at *2.45 p.m. Albion won the second round match, and with it the junior premiership. TECHNICAL TOURNAMENT. The match between Invercargill and Christchurch Technical High Schools, which was to have been played at Lancaster Park yesterday. was postponed owing to the unfavourable weather conditions. These teams will meet to-day, wet or fine. Invercargill will meet Dunedin on Saturday and Dunedin and Christchurch on Monday. The girls’ hockey match will be played on Saturday. If poesihle, Saturday's games will take place at Lancaster Park, but if grounds are not available there tho Ensor's Road grounds will be used. WEST CHRISTCHURCH OLD BOYS. The following team will represent the West Christchurch District. High School past students in the annual match against the school, to-morrow, at 2.45 p.m. Hagley Park (opposite the school) —M’Harg. Robertson. Norris, Coupland, Boon, O’Reilley, Riordan. Alabaster (2). Perry (captain). Cook, M’Fedries. Johnston. Mackintosh. Keys. Emergencies, English, Biddle and Oole. WAIHORA CLUB. The following will represent Waihora against, Akaroa at Akaroa on Saturday:— O. Miller, T. Wheeler. D. Ryan, W. Joblin, I. Gray, T. Scott. E. Gray, H. Thomas, W. Gebbie. E. Hodgen, A. Jackson. B. Duncan. L. Coop, J. O’Reilly and J. Miller. Mr F. Coop will accompany the team as manager. The team will etay in Akaroa over night. GOLDEN BAY BEAT WA IRA RAPA B. (Per Press Association.) CARTERTON, August 23. At Featherston, Golden Bay beat Wairarapa B by 19 points to 14. It was a poor game. THE LEAGUE CAME. NORTHERN UNION FOOTBALLERS. THREAT OF STRIKE. By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, August 23. Northern Union footballers threaten t.o strike at the week-end owing t.o the Rugby Council's refusal to meet their financial demand®. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. EXCELSIOR- CLUB. Seniors v. United (cup tie), Richmond Park, 2.15 p.m.—J. S. Cummins. M. Muirson. J. O'Reilly. J. A. Luke, A. D. Mahoney. H. P. O’P’laherty, C. H. Bowden. P. O'Callaghan. J. H. O Neill. J. W. Green, P. MLeod, D. B. Hunt. A. Newsome. NOMADS CLUB. English Cup, knock-out majeh. Western, English Park, 2.45 p.m.:—M. Wilson. G. Cummins. S. Frickleton, H. M’Creanor. **■’. Shaw. J. R. Frickleton. J. Spencer, K. M’Creanor, R. Woods, A. C. Grant. T. Grogan. W. J. King. J. G. Falloon, A. Burnside. MOASCAR CUP MATCH. (Per Press Association.) WANGANUI. August 23. Tb.e Wanganui Technical College and St Patrick's College met to-day in a Moascar Gup match, the home team winning hy twelve points to eight. St Patrick's led hy eight to three at half-time, bxit in the second session the local forwards outplayed their opponents and added three tries. SYDNEY ’VARSITY TOUR OPENED. AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY BEATEN. AUCKLAND. August 23. The Sydney University Rugby team opened its tour to-day by playing the Auckland University College, winning by twenty points to nine. The weather was fine, but the ground was heavy and greasj'. The visitors played superlative football throughout the game, outplaying and outclassing Auckland. The first spell was practically all in favour of Sydney, the forwards beating their opponents for the ball, and the pace of the backs in their crisp passing rushes, with faultless fielding, being always dangerous. Tn the second spell the Auckland forwards played with groa.ter dash, and the backs also improved. High tackling. which Raymond. Black. Foote and Hesslein fended off with pace and power, proved to be Auckland’s undoing. the Sydney backs repeatedly breaking through. In the first spell the visitors scored nine points to Aiic.kland’B nil. Hesslein kicked a penalty goal and Black and Raymond scored tries. In the second spell Black, Raymond, and Foote scored, and Hesslein converted Raymond’s try. For Auckland Keegan and Wyllie scored unconverted tries, and Miller kicked a penalty goal.

Maoris. First Test, won 25 to 22 Recon d Test, lost 13 to 28 Third Test, won 23 to 22 Total points . 61 to 72 All Blacks. First Test, won 26 to 19 Second Test, lost 8 to 14 Third Test, lost 6 to 8 Total points - 40 to 41