N.Z. Rugby League Team Beats York

Wanganui Chronicle, 3 October 1947, Page 5

N.Z. Rugby League Team Beats York

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The New Zealand Rugby League team defeated York by 25 points to ; nil. York gained a fair share of the Ibali from the scrums, but their backs i Tailed against the New Zealanders’ keen tackling. S. W. Clark opened the scoring 23 minutes after the kick-off with a [penalty goal after which Cunningham engineered tries for Hardwick and Davidson. Mcßride scored * third try just before the interval.

Mclnarney early showed speed in two brilliant runs. He once crossed tiie line, but lhe referee called him back for an infringement. The New Zealand team owed its definite superiority to much greater speed oi its backs and their intensive backing up. The New Zealand forwards' strength lay in the loose. Their scrumming showed room for improvement

Cunningham was the spearhead of the New Zealanders’ attack. Tiiey toyed with the York defence, whtadi made tiie mistake of not going for the man with the ball.

The three-quarters ran strongly’. Mclnarney, shortly after the resumption, made an opening for Mcßride’s .second try.

Cunningham's speed and elusiveness paved lhe way for Forrest's try and Nklnarnty. soon after, made an unopposed run and crossed in the corner. S. \V. Clark converted. R. J. Clark, in a strong run. crossed in the | corner and S. \V. Clark converted. R. J. Clark, in a strong run. made an opening for Cunningham’s try almost on time.