RUGBY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17037, 10 May 1923, Page 2

RUGBY.

NEW COUNCIL MEET. (Per Paßss Association.) WELLINGTON, May 10. The first meeting of t-he newly elected management committee of the New Zealand Rugby Union was held to-night. Mr S. Deans was elected chairman. Messrs Hornig and Deans were appointed delegates to the Olympic Council. The recommeudaltion of the annual general meeting to appoint five selectors from each island was adopted. It was decided to invite unions to send the names of gentlemen considered suitable to aot as selectors. It was decided fib at applications for reinstatement should be decided on their remits. It was decided to write to the New Zealand representative in England, advising him of the desire for an Imperial conference on the rules. South Africa and New South Wales to be asked to support New Zealand. South Africa in 1924, was suggested as the place and time for t-he conference, unions to be circularised and asked to secure the co-operation of all old players. The question of the Amustment Tax was raised. It was reported that a deputation had waited on the Hon J. G. Coates, who had promised to place the matter before the Prime Minister. It was laft to Mr W. S. Glenn. M.P., to arrange a deputation to the Prime Minister. The following officials were appointed;— Finance committee, the chairman, Messrs Little and Wylie; referees’ appointment board. Messrs Little and Wylie and a representative of the New Zealand R©f«re©s' Association: Moascar Cup committee, Messrs Kitto, Little and Hornig.