WANGANUI RUGBY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 196, 20 August 1934, Page 4

WANGANUI RUGBY

THE CUP SERIES FINISHED. KAIERAU DEFINITELY ON TOP. OLD BOYS SUFFER DEFEAT. Justification for tha decision of the Management Committee of the Metropolitan Rugby Union to play one further block of tha senior matches in the Cup competition was furnished on Saturday in that Kaierau, until the last fifteen minutes of play, looked like going under to Pirates. Old Boys, however, were unable to stave off a hurriedly-moulded Technical Old Boys side, comprised mainly <>: colts. Kaierau defeated Pirates by 14 points to 8 and Technical Old Boys accounted for Old Boys uy 9 to 5. At Waverlcy a weak Marist team went under by 34 points to 6. The effect of tho matches was to give Kaierau a definite five-point lead in the championship and put their win of tho Cup beyond doubt. FAST BACK PLAY HOW TECHNICAL OLD BOYS WON Technical Old Boys, after mustering a young team from tho stray winds that blow, took the field with a devil may caro attitude. They went out to play football, caring little about a win or a loss. They camo off surprised at their own pace and ability. Old Boys struck a team too fast, too cohesive and very much out to make tho play interesting. The match fittingly bestowed reward where it was due. It must bo said for the losers that** had their last line of defence been better held they would have made a better showing. Making that comment docs not in any way detract from Technical Ohl Boys’ meritorious win. It was pleasing to see how McCormack, tho Technical Old Boys’ custodian, quick off the mark, made efforts to emulate Dr. Ross, the Australian international, by running up and sending his backs into action. The winners really owed success to the fact that they had a faster back line and a set of forwards which could do better than the opposition in footwork. It was a match which brought tbe form of Technical Old Boys back to that which so inspired the Rugby public of Wanganui during the past two seasons and will surely serve as encouragement for next year. Tho first half was fairly evenly divided. Play fluctuated with little incident of note until shortly before halftime, when both sides scored. Early in the game, McElwain was given an opportunity to scorn from, a penalty. His kick was not quite good enough. Parge ter was injured, and retired. Curtayno left tbe pack and played on tho wing. Old Boys opened tho scoring when Mclntyre, who was playing a hard game, picked up in a ruck near the goal, and crossed without opposition. Sharpo converted.-—Old Boys 5, Technical Old Boys 0. Technical Old Boys attacked in turn, and. just before half-time McElwain was given another opportunity when Old Boys wore penalised. He made no mistake this time, and the half-time scores read:—Old Boys 5, Technical Old Boys 3. Technical Old Boys had the better of the opening in the second spell, and nearly crossed. They were pulled back for a five-yard scrum, after which Old Boys cleared. Technical Old Boys camo back for a beautiful try. The ball travelled out from the scrum to O’Keeffe, to Thompson, Mete Kingi, Beadle and Brisco. By sheer paco the winger left Curtaync behind and then in-passed to Beadle, who handed ou to Mete Kingi for him to score. It was a fine movement, showing the Technical Old Boys’ backs at their best and Old Boys’ defence at its worst. McElwain’s kick did not rise.—Technical Old Boys 6, Old Boys 5. There was much excitement when McIntyre broke away and sent Nicholls on. Curtayne took his pass and combined with Orton. Halligan and McClelland carried on and Technical Old Boys were penalised in their own twenty-five. Sharpe missed the kick. Old Boys continued to attack, but Technical Old Boys eventually rushed the ball back again, and Thompson tried for a field goal, which he missed narrowly. In tho dying stages of the game Brisco scored for Technical Old Boys, profiting from an offensive move by Old Boys. Mclntyre gave Gibson the ball and Curtayne carried ou. He attempted to centre but tho ball was charged down and rebounded off Brisco. The winger was off down the touch lino in a flash. Mclntyre tried to catch him, but Brisco was too fast and scored in tho corner. Tho kick was missed, and tho game ended with the scores —• Technical Old Boys 9 Old Boys 5 Mr, R. McCrae was the referee. * KAIERAU’S WIN PIRATES’ GREAT EFFORT. Kaierau. were definitely rattled until tho last 15 minutes of tho game, and matters in the maroon camp were decidedly glurn when Pirates, aided by some of the old players, including Cottrell, Head and Ross, looked like a winning team. With only a quarter of an hour to go Pirates had a two-point lead. Kaierau made move after move, and when the defence held, the atmosphere round tho maroon stronghold on the touchline was decidedly tense. At last condition told its talc, and the black defence was pierced twice by splendid back play in which Jack Morgan was the central figure. It had been a hard game and Pirates really deserved a better reward than the plaudits of the crowd for the best effort of their 1934 career. There were many surprised Kaierau players, some of whom had gone out anticipating a "day of rest” to become sadly disillusioned when it camo to a matter of play hard or get beaten. Kaierau’s opening score was secured by Simpson. Smith found the line at the corner, and from the throw-in the ball travelled via the maroon’s backs to the goal-mouth. Smith missed his pass, and in the melee that followed, Simpson dribbled through and scored. Morgan missed the kick.—Kaierau 3, Pirates 0. Head made a good effort to equalise ’ when Kaierau were penalised a moment later, but found the distance too

groat. Burgess failed to take the ball cleanly when a high kick was sent to the maroon line. He conceded a 5-yard serum Thompson hooked for the blacks, and Duncan gave the ball to Lowe, who cut through and scored a good try. Head converted with a great kick to give Pirates a lead of two points.—Pirates 5, Kaierau 3. Morgan started a rush that found a weakness in the black defence, and both Firmins used their boots to take the ball nearer the blacks’ line. Wakeling got back in time to save by kicking. A pretty movement by the maroon rearguard gave them the lead once more by a point. From a lineout, Hoskins got his backs going, and Morgan cut through to give Burgess an open run. He scored in tbe corner. Morgan’s kick missed.—Kaierau 6, Pirates 5. The maroons were not on top for more than five minutes. When a penalty was given against them Lowe took :l long kick and dropped the leather neatly over the cross-bar with a fine effort. —Pirates 8, Kaierau 6. Up till this time Pirates had been playing with 14 mon. Five minutes before half-time, Crane took the field for the blacks. When tfto second spell began, Stowers (Kaierau) went to full-back and Osman took his place in tho pack. Kaierau were quickly on the offensive, and play centred in the blacks’ twentyfive, whore tho bucks were set in motion. Smith was collared by Lowe, and the defence rallied. During the following half-hour Kaierau attacked consistently and were near to scoring on many occasions. They were unable to finish their movements, however. Eventually the backs combined, and the black lino was crossed. The bail came from the base of the scrum and travelled out via Hoskins, Jones and Smith to Morgan. Tho centre beat Wakeling and Lowe by cutting back and in-passing to Smith., who crossed in a handy position. Morgan goaled and Kaierau took the lead by 11 points to 8. A few minutes later Morgan was re sponsible for another try. Tho ball 'came from the scrum again and the backs all handled. Morgan sent Burgess away and then ran round to take a pass near the side-line. In a 20-yard dash he beat Spriggens by swerving and scored in tho corner. Simpson missed tho kick. —Kaierau 14, Pirates 8. Mr. G. Thrush was the referee. The teams were:— Kaierau (maroon): Osman; Burgess, Morgan, Wilson; Jones, Smith; Hoskins; Stowers, H. Firmin, W. Firmin, Simpson, Dawson, Pleasants, Byres, Lockett. Pirates (black): Spriggens; Inglis, Wakeling, Dustin; Chhmberlain, Lowe; Dunean; Ross, Cottrill, Head, McNeil, Crane, Thompson, Agnew, Copley. POWNALL TROPHY MATCH METROPOLITAN TEAM. GAME WITH RANGITIKEI. Next Wednesday. Wanganui is to meeting Rangitikei at Martou iu a mutch for the Pownall Trophy. After the game, the Wanganui representative team to meet Horowhenua at Wanganui next Saturday will be selected. The Metropolitan team to travel to Marton on Wednesday has been selected by Mr. H. Whiting as follows: Full-back: Sharpe. Three-quarters: Burgess, Thakombau, Briscoe. Five-eighths: Jones (Ist.), Smith. Half: Duncan. Back of scrum: Lockett (capt.). Back row: Hutchinson, Buckley, McIntyre, Byres. Front row: McGregor, Thompson, Halligan. Reserves; Forward, Davidson; back, Thompson. Tho following players were unavailable: Morgan, Gibson, Matthews, Stowers. All players are requested to attend a practice at Spriggens Park to-mor-row (Tuesday) night at 7.30 p.m. The team will leave tbe Provincial Hotel at 12.45 p.m. on Wednesday. Rangitikei’s Team The team ©elected by Mr. A. Henwood to represent Rangitikei is as follows:—• Full-back: G. Harre. Three quarters; L. Dickson, McPhee, Lambert. Five-eighths: Follas, Potaka. Half; IL McDonald. Forwards: Davis, Pappe, Dallas, Walker, J. Taiuru, Hamilton, James, Bridge, Emergencies; Forwards, Shaw and Burrell; backs, Downes, Conder and Nicoll. The team is to assemble at Marton Hotel at 2.15 o’clock on Wednesday. TARANAKI SELECTION REPRESENTATIVES TO TOUR... )( COLT TEAM SELECTED. Following is the Taranaki team selected to tour the North Island, commencing by playing at Wolling'ton next Saturday:— Backs.—G. Sangster, L. Edwards, J. Sullivan, N. Hunter, K. Fookes, C. Brown, Townsend, H. Boswell, C. Gudjeon. Forwards.—Pastier. R. Young, B. Murphy, K. Clarke, C. Wills, J. Blakeney, F. 80-cock, J. Fowler, N. Armstrong, J. Preston. Colts’ Team. Following is the Taranaki Colts to play Wellington Colts next Saturday before going on tour. Backs.—D. Papps, J. Ford, McRoberts, J. Kinslea, J. Galbraith, J. Mace, M. Dowdle, Dymond, G. Edwards. Forwards.—S. Fookes, Gardiner, R. 80-cock, A. Richards, J. O’Byrne, Burke, Mabie, H. Gargan, W. Baldwin. Mr. Kissick will be in charge of the B team.

WIN FOR TAIHAPE TAUMARUNUI DEFEATED. Taihape defeated Taumarunui by 37 points to 25 on Saturday afternoon in a match that was full of incident. Taihape had tho better of tho first spell, and compiled 24 points to their opponents’ six. The second half saw Taumarunui play brighter football, but they could get no nearer to Tarihapc’s total than. 12 points. JUNIOR TEAM PICKED TO TRAIN ON THURSDAY Following is the junior representative team selected during the weekend: Cronin (M.), Longstaff (K-), McCormick (T. 0.8. Luke (T. 0.8. Meuli (T. 0.8. Bullock (K-), Wahlstrom (K.), Doughty (K.), Dixon (C.), Dow (M.), Neilson (0.8., Sercombe (K.), Cleary (M.), McKinley (P.), Jones (K.), Patea (K.H.E.), Harwood (K.) The above players must attend at Spriggens Park on Thursday, at 7.30 sharp. INVERCARGILL MATCH SOUTHLAND BEAT OTAGO. GREAT FORWARD STRUGGLE. ( Per Press Association ). INVERCARGILL, Aug. 18. A crowd estimated at 8000 to-day ; witnessed a great forward struggle between tho Otago and Southlaud Uugby teams, the game resulting in a win for Southland by 9 points to 7. The weather was ideal but the ground slightly heavy. For Southland Geddes and C. George scored tries and Hamilton kicked a penalty goal, while for . Otago Silver potted a goal and kicked ' a penalty goal. BRILLIANT DISPLAY ANNUAL SCHOOLS MATCH. f Per Press Association. J NEW PLYMOUTH, Aug. 18. Brilliant Rugby was witnessed in the annual mutch between Auckland Grammar and New Plymouth Boys’ High School. New Plymouth won bv 16 to 11. SCHOOL AND COLLEGE GAMES CHRIST’S DEFEAT WANGANUI [ Per Press Association J CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. IS. In the series of school and college Rugby matches Chrit’ss College 18, beat Wanganui 3. Nelson College 16, beat Wellington 11. Christchurch Boys’ High School 10, beat Otago Boys’ High School 0. St. Patrick’s College 9, beat St- Bede’s College 0. SOUTH CANTERBURY’S WIN CANTERBURY TOURISTS BEATEN [ Per Press Association ] TIMARU, Aug. 18. South Canterbury beat the touring Canterbury team by 25 points to 13 before a crowd of 200. The home backs were the deciding factor, the line, of which Gaffaney was the pivot, giving a great display. Gaffaney’s defence was fl awl-ess, while he made splendid openings. Trotter, at centre, gave a brilliant exhibition- The forwards were well matched, but the visiting backs were poor and but for good defence by Mortlock the margin would have been greater. HUTT TOURNAMENT RANGITIKEI DEFEATED ( Per Press Association ). WELLINGTON, Aug. IS. The opening games in the quadrangular tournament between Rugby teams from Taranaki, Rangitikei, Horowhenua and Hutt Valley were played at Lower Hutt on Saturday, under unpleasant. conditions. Hutt Valley had a runaway win over Horowhenua by 24 to nil, and Taranaki defeated Rangitikei by 21 to 3. UNDER LEAGUE BANNER TARANAKI’S IMPROVEMENT. f Per Press Association. J NEW PLYMOUTH, Aug. 18. Remarkable improvement in form gave the Taranaki League reps, victory over North Auckland by 31 points to 18. On Thursday, North Auckland beat Taanaki by to 6. Changes in the teaun made 'tiSe difference.

AN IMPROVED DISPLAY YOUNG AUCKLAND TEAM. (DRAW WITH WAIKARAPA. f Per Prets Association, j AUCKLAND, Aug. 18. The young Auckland Rugby team made an improved .showing against Wairarapa at Eden Park to-day. A fast, even game ending in a draw, 19 all. Both teams played attractive foot ball but the Wairarapa forwards ouo lasted their lighter opponents. The Wairarapa forwards attacked strongly at the start but a lightning break by Frankhain nearly brought Auckland a try, Finlayson slipping. Play swept up and down the field at a fast pace until Murdoch sent the Auckland backs away. Kedgley centred well and Pearson, badly obstructed on the line, was awarded a try although Hedge subsequently touched down. Hcazlewood’s kick failed. ismi<th. (Auckland) shortly after broke away from tho loose and Kedgley snapped up a pass to score. Heazlewood goaled. Play continued fast, with the Wairarapa forwards making strong rushes in close formation. The defence held and half-time came with the scores:— Auckland 8; Wairarapa 0. The Wairarapa forwards attacked strongly at the opening of the second spell aud from a scramble on the Auckland line Smith scored. Hemi failed to convert. The home team immediately retaliated. Hedge cut through brilliantly, and sent on to his forwards, and when the movement broke down Hammond kicked ahead, and followed up fast to score at the corner. Heazlewood missed the kick. A bad pass by Murdoch when Auckland were on the attack let Fitzgerald through. The winger passed to {Stringfellow when nearing Heazlewood and the visiting captain scored. Hemi goaled. Hedge made another brilliant run for Auckland and Smith carried ou the movement. Pearson scored, but Heazlewood missed the kick. Vairarapa returned and from a scrum Dovine got through well to score. Hemi missed the kick. Wairarapa attacked. strongly and Hdmona found touch a yard from the Auckland line. Smith diving over from the line out. Hemi failed! to convert. Time was drawing short and the Wairarapa forwards maintained a steady pressure. From a scrum on the Auckland line. Wairarajia hooked and. Nunn dodged over for a try near the jx)sts. Hemi goaled aud the game ended two minutes later with the score:—Auckland, 19; Wairarapa, 19. AT ATHLETIC PARK HAWKE’S BAY WINNERS DEFEAT OF WELLINGTON. [ Per Press Association ] WELLINGTON, Aug. 19. Spending most of their energy in the first spell against the wind, which produced only a penalty goal, Wellington Rugby representatives were unable to stall off a telling rally by Hawke's Bav, the Ranfurlv Shield holders winning by 18 to 8 in the interprovincial match played at Athletic Park on Saturday before 8000 spectators. The visitors were immeasurably superior in the last fifteen minutes of the game, when the Wellington defence was scattered. Wellington were outweighted in forwards, and this laid the foundation for Hawke’s Bay’s success. The Wellington forwards set off at a great pace, and played the best game going to the credit of any Wellington pack this season, but heavy ground and tho disadvantage of weight eventually told their tale. Up till this stage, Wellington had the greater possession of the ball than tho visitors, but, once Hawke’s Bay wore them down, the way was left easy to collect winning points. Had Wellington enjoyed the advantage of the wind in the first spell, they may have changed ends with a good total in their favour, for thev hold decided territorial advantage in the opening session. Occasionally their backs were able to penet-rate. but the Hawke’s Bay defence stood soHdly. The tigerish plav in the forwards eventually saw Hawke’s Bay come into own, and, in the closing quarter of an hour, they revealed their true strength. Tries were scored for Hawke’s Bai by Apsey, Steerc and Smith. Bradlew converted one. Shireffs kicked a pen alty goal and Smith kicked a field goal. Dellabarca scored a try for Wellington, Fuller converting and also kicking a penalty. In a ragged exhibition the Wellington junior representatives defeated Wairarapa juniors by 14 to 3.