THE RUGBY GAME

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160712, 27 July 1920, Page 5

THE RUGBY GAME

S3. ALTERATION IN RULES. Received July 27, 9.30 a.m. Times. LONDON, July 25. The following alterations have been made in the Rugby rules: In rule 11, where player does not immediately place the ball in the scrum, a free kick is awarded. In rule 20, where a scrum is given for a breach inside the twenty-five, if the breach is within ten yards of the touchline, a scrum is to take place ten yards from touch. Rule 25.—After a successful try, the kick-off shall be from half-way, and— When a fair catch is made, the catcher must take the kick. N.Z. TEAM’S FIXTURES. Eeceived July 27, 11 a.m. SYDNEY, July 27. The New Zealand footballers, being unable to leave Sydney before August ]3fh, iiavc arranged the following additional games; August 4th v. Metropolitan team; August 7th v. New South Males; August 11th v. University. KAIERAU CLUB. Practice will be held in the Rec. training shed to-night (Tuesday) at 7.30 p.m By courtesy of the Pirate Club training will be continued Thursday right. In view of the importance of Saturdays matches members of all grades must attend, preference being given to fit men..