RUGBY NEWS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 205, 2 September 1935, Page 5

RUGBY NEWS

WANGANUI RUGBY CHARITY CUP FINALISTS PIRATES AND RATANA KAIERAU AND WAVERLEY BEATEN There were surprises sprung on the 'Wanganui Rugby public on Saturday, the champions (Kaierou) and runners-up in the senior competition (Waverley) both suffered defeat, and the final of the Charity Cup competition is to be fought out between Ratana and Pirates. The blacks, giving evidence of their rise above the difficulties which beset them during the season, defeated Kaierau in a fast, hard match, and Ratana, led by T. Chase, fresh from his Australian tour, accounted for Waverley. The final will be played next Saturday and should provide an interesting tussle. RATANA’S VICTORY T. CHASE FLAYS WELL. WAVERLEY FORWARDS BEGIN WELL Ratana accounted for Waverley after a strenuously-played game in which T. Chase was the. centre figure Waverley’s forwards wore decidedly superior in the first spell, except fur occasional flashes of play from the Maori team, and secured the ball from the majority of scrums, but in the second half the Katana, van, by solid packong and last solo efforts, soon established a lead which they held al most to the final whistle. They were also fortunate in their full-back, who saved the play repeatedly with clever dodges and sure kicking, but it was from Chase, in most case* that, rhe stimulus to score came. Fast tricky running by Pene, too, helped the natives. Of the forwards Mahi and Kakau were prominent in many rushes, the former scoring two tries. Petersen, Campbell and Dickie proved to be Waverley ’s star performers. Dickie was responsible for at least one try and aided many good rushes. Southcoinbe, at half, sent the backs away well, being helped by the swift hooking in the first half. He was successful in several blind-side attempts. AlcClenaghan gave a sound display. Later in t'ne game he was carried off injured, but returned before the conclusion. Towards the end of the game Campbell was taken off suffering from a slight concussion as a result of a tackle by Chase.

The scoring was opened by a dropkick by 'Chase from a loose scrummage outside the Waverley twenty-five. The Maoris took advantage of the wind in this half to send the ball well down into Waverley territory, but Campbel’ snapped up from a long kick and ran through several players for about .)*. yards. He in-passed to Stewart, who sent the leather on td McClenaghar., who came across to the opposite wing and passed to Campbell, sending the Last named over for the first try. Thf. kick missed. —Ratana 4, Waverley 3. Tanirau received the ball fru-m u passing rush and made a spirited dash along the line, but was bumped out by Campbell. The next scoring move Was started Pene, who cut-in swiftly on the opposing backs near the line and then sent a pass out which was missed. The ball bounced high over Waverley a goal-line where it was forced by Chase who bad followed up fast to beat the Waverley players in a race. The kick failed.—Ratana 7, Waverley 3. Play drifted towards the Maori territory and Southcoinbe sent Petersen away from a scrummage near the line. Petersen cut through the oposing team in a nice fashion to score. The scorer converted and the half-time score was; Katana 7, Waverley 8.

In the second spell the Maori forwards put more verve into their play ♦and soon attained the lead, despite the disadvantage of a head wind, ’luretana sent his backs away from a scrum in-field and the ball came out as far us Chase, who, eluding the attempts ot the lull-back ana several supporting players to tackle him, added another try for Katana.—The kick missed.— Katana 10, Waverley 8. Kakau led a forward rush which ended in a scrummage well up the defenders’ line. From here on until the conclusion of the game the play became faster. Mahi took the ball from the ruck and went over to score after a tast run.—Katana, 13, Waverley h. For a time Waverley seemed to lose combination as a result of those forward attacks, but after a swift cut-in Dickie sent the ball on to Campbell, who weaved his way through half the Katana team to score. Waverley then resumed their former spirit and although no more points resulted for them they kept the other side’s total Gown considerably. The last try of the day was the result of a move by Kakau, who sent the ball to Uruangina, to Hui, and out to Mahi, who concluded a flash of brilliant passing by dashing over the Waverley line near the corner flag. The final whistle blew with the secre:— Ratana 15 Waver lev* ] 1 The teams were:— Ratana.—Taniaipam; Tani?au, Rio, Mcrcmere; Fene. Chase; Tarataim; Mahi, Erueti, Kakau, Tcte, Wep.ha, Uruangina, Hauparoa. Waverley.- Dickie; M. Dickie, McClenaghan, Fowler; Campbell. Petersen; Southcombe; Dulllson, Newland, Johnston, Aiken. Lupton, Stewart T. Johnston, D. Newland. The referee was Mr. N. Teid. TARANAKI B TEAM TWO MATCHES TO BE PLAYED The Taranaki B team, which is to play two matches—against King Country, at Taumarunui, next Saturday, and against South Auckland, nt F.ltham on September Lt, has been selected as Full back: Richaids. 1 Three-quarters: Pepperell, S. Young, l-’iv.'-eighths.; Grant, Doivdle. Half-back: Boswell. Back-row: Devereaux, Whi* taker. Middle Row: Smith, Ruakere, Kotoed Front Row: BocoVk, Preston, Kenny. Reserves. Forwards; O. Bvrne, Heath. Sampson. Backs; C. Sangstcr, J’. Collins.

PIRATES’ GREAT VICTORY DEFEAT OF THE MAROONS BLACKS MAKE MORE USE OF THE WIND Pirates won their way into- the final by defeating Kaierau by 12 points lu 8. The black team took advantage of a strung toiiowing wind iu the first half to establish a lead which the opposition could nut overcome in tiie secund speli. Kaierau spoiled their chances of keeping the score down in the first spell by continually attempting the kick-through tactics, and al though this move proved successful on two occasions inucii ground was lust by repeating it, In the first half the maroon backs assumed a superiority but nu decisive attacks occuircd until the latter part of the spcil. The Pirate pack maintained a territorial advantage for the greater part of the game. Both haltbacks were sound. Spooner being enabled to get the ball away a number of times through the swift hooking of Ihe maroon pack. Dunfean helped a great de.al towards keeping his fciwards attacking, especially in the sec ond half against the wind. The Pirate back line was not consistent but this was due to indifferent passing in the face of Kaierau’s defence. I’iiates opened the play with a long kick-off which was sent through by Congreve and taken up near the opposing line by Morgan but the ball was cleared by a speculator from Agnew. Inglis made a dash-up field and passed in to Mcl’ike and back to Inglis. The winger was forced out. The Pirate backs gained possession and a hefty kick by McGrath sent the attack well into Kaierau territory. ' Spooner let his line away but a kick through by Congreve rebounded off Rowan and was swept down field by Inglis and McPike. Head notched the first points with a penalty kick about 10 yards inside half-way. —Pirates 3, Kaierau 0. The maroon backs were making at tempts to burst through, but no de cisive moves resulted. Head again secured another three points from a penalty for an infringement near the sideline.—Pirates (i, Kaierau 0. A good movement executed bj’ the xcd pack scored their first try. Spooner snapped the ball out to Morgan who kicked through, where Burgess carried it on and forced. Morgan missed.— Pirates 6, Kaierau 3. Repeated attacks by the black forwards, with Lind well up on the ball, caused some trouble but a speculator by Burgess relieved the situation. Another Pirate rush, however, proved successful and Grayson went over to gain the second try of the match.— Pirates 9, Kaierau 3.

Duncan directed a blind side attempt near t’ne corner. From h loose scrummage that ensued Head took the ball, and after a nice cut-in, gave it to Duncan, who scored. Head missed the kick and the half-time score was:— Pirates 12, Kaierau 3. Kaierau now had the advantage ol the wind, but did not seem to exploit it as the blacks had done. Morgan gained the length of the field by a long drop-out which finished in the opposing dead-line. Smith and Congreve combined in t’ne next score, the las: nnnud falling on the ball in the black goal. Morgan kicked the goal.— Pirntea 12, Kaierau 8 Plav now became even more fast with Kaierau trying to even the points but Pirates managed lo hold the lead anti] the final whistle. The teams were: Kaierau. —Oliver; Smith, Congreve, Burgess; Morgan, Jones; Spooner; Williams, Simpson, Pleasants. Firman, M. Jones, Sercombp, Stewart, L. Jones. Pirates.—Anderson; Berryman, Me Pike. Inglis; McGrath. Rowan; Duncan; Head, Pedley, Agnew. Grayson. Kcnch, land, Gowan. McNeil. The referee was Mr. G. Thrush. NEXT WEDNESDAY HAWKE’S BAY v. WANGANUI TO BE PLAYED AT MARION’ All (he “Rugby” roads of the district will lead to Marton next Wednesday when the Wanganui representative side will play against llawke’s Bay. A strong Wanganui team, captained by E. R. G. Steere, will endeavour 10 lower the ’Bay’s colours. It will be a hard task, notwithstanding the fact that Auckland defeated Hawke’s Bay on Saturday by 22 to 13. That defeat will make the toumm ’Bay side all the more eager to account for Wangan ui. The Wanganui team is considered to be the fastest the district has fielded since the days when Billv McLean was captain ami the side included P. M‘cDonncll, who represented New Zealand in Australia in 1896. In the forwards the blues will be served by a pack which is composed largely of players who have benefited by three strenuous matches in the South Island. Hawke’s Bay intends to field the strongest team possible, which will include Charlie Smith, the crick wing three-quarter who toured with the native team in Australia, and Le Quesne, one of the be.-t inside backs in the Dominion to-day.

Changes in Wanganui Team. Lhe sole selector of the Wanganui Rugby Union (Mr. G. H. Pownall) advised last night that, owing to injuries, changes had become necessary in the Wanganui team. Petersen was really not fit to play last Saturday for Waverley, but went on, with a result that he is now not able to play on Wednesday. ( nase will take his place at second five-eighths and IL Tairur will play on (he wing. Morgan hurt a shoulder in tPturday’s match and will be replaced by Duncan. “ Watty ” Thompson is unable to make the trip and “Wally” Thompson will plav in the Dont row, and Hansen, one of the resi rves, will go into the pack at the back. The Wanganui team now stands Full-back; K. Welsh i.M . Three-quarters: 11. Taiuru iR), A. K. Campbell (Wai.i, G. A. BullockDouglas (M ? . Firve-eigliths; T, Chase IMI, D. Jones (Al), Ist. Half-back: J. Duncan (M). Back of scrum: A. Hansen (Mt. Middle row: E. R. G. Steere (M), (•apt., W. Firmin (Mi, A. Davidson (M ), R. James (R). Front, row: 31. Murphy (T), ‘Wally’ Thompson ( |'>, A. Siewart (M).

Reserves.—McCormack (Mi. I’ene ,Al>, backs; Hansen (M), and Walker 1R >, forw aids. Taranaki Team Chosen The Taranaki team which is lo play Hawke's Bay at New Plymouth next Saturday has been selected as follows: Full-back; Collins. Three-quarters: Ford, .Sullivan. EdFi \ e eighf h>: Galbraith, G. Sarigster. Half-back; C. Brown. Bavk Row : R. Young, (). Brown. Middle Row - : O’Dow da, Clarke, G. liar rison. Front Row: Fowler, Gargan, A rmst rong. Reserves. Forwards: W. Young. L. Pete.sen. Baeks: Kinsella, Dymond. METROPOLITAN UNION MATCH AGAINST WAINUI-A-EUA The Wanganui Metropolitan Union intends to play a match against Wai-iiui-a-rua at L’pokongaro next Saturday. Air H. Whiting, sole selector, has chosen the following B team to icpresent Wanganui: Full-back: Sharpe (O.B.) Three-quarters; Smith (Kl AlcCashin (Al), AL Dickie (Wav.}.' Five-eighths; Thompson (T. 0.8. Dickie (O.B.) Half-back: Hodson (AL). Back Row: Hansen (Al). Aliddle Row: Alatthews (Mi, Ford (M), Scrcombe (K), McClcnaghan (Wav.) Front Row: Smith (Al), Clay (O.B.), McGregor (O.B.) Reserves. —Backs: Beadle (T. 0.8. and Congricve (K). Forwarcs; Moflit (O.B.), and Simpson (K). The team will assemble for training on Thursday at 7.30 p.in. at Spriggens Park. Any player not available is requested to notify the secretary, Air C. Swan, as early as possible. FAST AND THRILLING MATCH AT AUCKLAND DEFEAT OF HAWKE'S BAY C 1 er Press Associatien ). AUCKLAND, Aug. 31. In a fast and thrilling game at Eden Park to-day under excellent conditions Auckland defeated* llawke’s Bay by 22 points to .13. Hawke’s Bay has yet to beat the northerners in Auckland. The first spell was close, Hawke’s Bay confining the game to the forwards and loading at half-time by 5 to nil. The visitors had the better of tight play but Auckland forwards were always dangerous in the loose when the game opened out. In the second half there was only one team in the picture, and Auckland scored some spectacular tries. The Auckland forwards j)layed a great game and overshadowed the opposition in speed and handling. ’Bay played against a slight wind and the sun. Auckland lost an early opportunity through Anderson cutting in with support offering. Auckland held the advantage in the scrums, the line-outs and the loose, but neither rearguard was impressive. Hannigan broke away well from a line-out, and Johnston scored, Clothier converting. Hawke’s Bay held a territorial advantage for the remainder of the first spell, but there was no further scoring. The second half opened sensationally, Auckland scoring II points in 10 minutes by throwing the ball about well and the players supporting splendidly. Hawke’s Bay retaliated and got, within a jmint of their opponents, but from this stage Auckland were definitely superior. Tries for Auckland in the second spell were' scored by Solomon (2), Anderson and Butler. Beyer converted one and kicked two penalty gdals. Neale converted one try. For Hawke’s Bay Johnston and Ireland scored tries, Webb converting one.

RANFURLY SHIELD

CANTERBURY’S FIRM HOLD SOUTH 1 .AND DEFEAT ED I Per Press Association. I CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 31. After a vigorous and exciting match on a muddy ground Canterbury retained the Ranfury Shield in a game against Southland at Lancaster Park this afternoon. The score was: Canterbury 8, Southland 3. It was a match fu 1 of incident in spite of the rain and sleet which in termittently swept the ground. The game was notable for sound forward work, and here Canterbury showed their superiority. Early in the game the Southland backs, with the exci/ lion of Thomas, were not in the picture, whereas the Canterbury men adapted themselves, better to conditions and overran Southland. In the .second spell, against the wind and rain, the Southland forwards played with remarkable vigour, backing each other up we 1. Sweeney, G. W. Thompson, Dea vol! and Rankin did noble work in the Canterbury pack, but there were no sluggards. McAuliffe, the half back, was outstanding, and Polson and McPhail were responsible for jsome neat moves. Thomas was the only Southland back to perform credit ably. Among the Southland forwards Mattingly. H. Southern and Metcalfe were the pick of the bunch, although the whole pack played consistently good football. (Canterbury’s first score came when McCauliffe, the halT-back, sent a low pass out from a scrum at the Southland end. Gasking, at five-eighths, beat his man beautifully and in n flash Dunshea was making for the left-hand corner, where he touched down as Stubbs took him low. Deavoll converted. In the, second spell Hamilton tried a pot at goal and Canterbury forced. Lines, Howell ami G. W. Thompson chased the Canterbury kick-off and swarmed round Stubbs at the Southland twenty-five. Thomas came round and kicked out Cantcroury flung all their weight into another attack and after the forwards, had heeled the ball McAuliffe .-.ent out a swift pass to Gaskin once again. Mortlock slipped when he had only ter. yards to go. When Stubbs dropped the bal| Sweeney bowled him ovei. Tlk rest of the Canterhuiy pa-k were there, too, and Rankin slid oxer xviih his nose in the turf and two men fitting on his head. It was a great try. Deavoll’s kick lobbed the heavv ball to the left of the posts. At last. Southland did get away. Metcalfe burst through and caught Behms in posses .sion. IL Southern dragged another mar; off the bal] and went over ton yards from the goal-posts. Thornburv’s kick was low and short. There was no further score am] the final score was: (.'•anlei I •iry 8, Southland 3.

TARANAKI RUGBY TRIAL GAMES PLAYERS AT STRATFORD TADANAKI JUNIOK FINAL In preparation for a series of representative matches, a trial game between two teams of Taranaki representatives was played at Stratford on Saturday in glorious weather. The B team defeated the A by 32 to 20. Like most trial games, there wa& nothing spectacular to mark the game cxccpi occasional individual flashes. On the whole, however, the play was typical of Taranaki, with hard fighting forwards dominating most of the time. The trial of the 33 —2 scium was a disappointment on the day, and in the second spell the selectors sent down a 43—1 pack against the A s. There were few times when the ball went in properly, and when it did, there seemed to ce something wrong with the hooking. The times the bail came out cleanly from a scrum could be counted on one hand, wh’le more times than not the scrum was screwing badly. Lt is possible, however, that the selectors will put down a 3—3—2 scrum for the next representative fixtures. The two Taranaki representative teams selected after the tria' appear elsewhere in this issue. THE JUNIOR FINAL In a disappointing game between Hawera and I’atea juniors in the South Taranaki junior final. I’atea were defeated by 17 to 9. The gaire was characterised by hard forward play, and few glimpses of brilliant plav were seen. Hawera’s score wa? composed of four tries (one converted) as against two penalty goals and one tr. unconverted.

RANGITIKEI RUGBY THE HANDY CUP 3 MANGAWEKA v. HALCOMBS Mangaweka kicked off and took play to Halcombc’s line, and Halcombe were penalised for off-side play, but R. Potaka missed with the kick, and Halcombe’s full-back cleared well. Halcombe took the ball at their toes, and had Mangaweka on the defensive. Mangaweka were penalised right under the posts. Seranke missed a simple kick. Mangaweka again took play to Halcombe’s line, and from a scrum Halcombe were given a freekick, play being taken to half-way. Majigawcka forwards were combining well and soon had Halcombe again defending. Halcombe cleared well and play was taken to Mangaweka’s line, but again were penalised and from a set serum Mangaweka were ruled offside and Days had an unsuccessful kick from half-way and hast follow-.ng-up bad Mangaweka bottled up on their line, but spoilt a certain try by attempting to pick the ball out of the scrum. Potaka’s kick saw half-time. The second half opened with Halcombe backs being set in motion, but Seranke dropped his pass and let Mangaweka through and R. Potaka had a free kick and raised the flags.— Mangaweka 3, Halcombe 0. From the kick-off Davies (Halcombe) took the ball at his toe, but the ball rolled out in Mangaweka’s territory. From a line-out Dickson put in a good run and saved for Mangaweka. .Johnston (Halcombe 's half-back) was feeding his backs well, but bad passing spoilt play. Halcombe were playing better football at this stage, but round-thc-ncck tackling was letting Mangaweka through and Halcombe were called upon to defend hard. Halcombe forwards took play up-field and Mangaweka were penalised and a weak kick by a Halcombe player saw play on the half-way line. R. Potaka saved well time and time again with hK faultless line-kicking. Off-side play by a Mangaweka player saw Halcombe punt high, but weak tackling again lot Mangaweka through, but a knock-on spoilt play. Halcombe were now defending hard, but Johnson eased the situation with a line kick. From the line-out Potaka broke through, but his pass went forward and time was called, with the points still.—Mangaweka 3, Halcombe 0. FOR SEDDON SHIELD BULLEE RETAIN TROPHY BRIGHT GAME AT WESTPORT [ Per Press Association. J WESTPORT, Aug. 31. After «i bright exhibition of foot bf.ll, in which the holders were definitely the better team, Buller retained

the Seddon Shield against the Golden Bay-Motueka challenge, Buller winning by 32 to 13. The game was played in fine weather on a ground slightly heavy from recent rain, ami was watched by a large attendance of spectators. Buller led by to 8 in the first spell, Orman (hooker) giving his backs the major command of the ban. Bay brightened up in the second spell and each side in turn gave thriEs to its supporters. Buller increased their score to 3:.’, while the challengers added a converted try. For Buller the scorers were Neighbours, Brown, Hili (2), Strachan, Harding and Holder. The last named also converted four trios and kicked a penalty goal, while for Golden Bay I.ash and Hickmott scored tries, Lash and Hickmott each converting one anil Lash kicking a penalty. Windle, Mytton. P. Ward and Hunt (forwards) and Butterworth, Lash and Duncan (backs) wort best for the visitors, and Allan, Orman, Harding and Robertson (forwards), and Holder, Stewart, Strachan and Neighbours com bined well, with Graham a \ cry sound full-back. RAIN AT DUNEDIN MATCHES POSTPONED ( I’er Press Association.) DUNEDIN, Aug. 31. Owing to heavy rain and sleet showers local Rugby and Association football matches were postponed. “NAZOL” goes right to the point of infection. Inhale “NAZOL” for all colds in the head. A proven scientific remedy. 1/3 all chemists and stores. — A.h t.