RUGBY FOOTBALL

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXVIII, Issue 125, 21 May 1932, Page 8

RUGBY FOOTBALL

Central Hawke’s Bay Gaines

I’l AV AT WAIPUKURAU TAKAPAU v. H. 5.0.8. The Central Hawke’s Bay SubUnion’s competitions were continued to-day, when Takapau met H. 5.0.8. at Waipukurau under perfect conditions.

Takapau (Red and Black): Broderick, M. Hunter, Clayton, G. Maaka, M. Maaka, Burgess, Fraser, D. Maaka, Russell, Heperi, Tremewan, Parker, Hanita, Thompson, Nepe. H. 5.0.8. (White): Brain, Drower. Lee, Fergusson, Smith, Arlidge, Cairns, Curlson, Smales, Ferguson, McCarthy, Wallis; A. Wilson, Wright, Piki. At half-time the scores Were: — Old Boys 9 Takapau 8 Wallis kicked a penalty goal, and also scored a try, and McCarthy likewise gained a try. Hanita, and Bijrgess scored tries for Takapau, the form.ef .copyerting the latter’s. Takapau lost no time, opening their account in the first few minutes of the game. Hanita, smartly intercepting a pass when a White back was out of place, cut through and scored a neat try in a handy position. D. Maaka, however, failed to allow for the wind in taking the kick and two points went begging-. Takapau . ... i ...... • 3 Old Boys 9 Stung to strenuous effort, by their early reverse, Old Boys forced their way into the Red twenty-five, where they were awarded a penalty on account of off-side play. Wallis found no difficulty in equalising the score. Takapau 3 Old Boys 3 The Old Boys forwards came again battling their way through to the Red line. A score seemed inevitable, but Nepe beat them for the ball and forced. Wallis had another penalty shot, but this time failed to raise the flags. From a line out near the red line, Smales secured and tried to cut across but was dragged'down. Takapau forced. The Red backs got going and Hanita punted for the line. Things looked awkward for Old Boys, but Piki, full-back, saved the situation. The forwards carried on the good work, menacing the Red line once more. Nepe took a mark about a yard out, but Wright cleverly fielded his kick and, dashing down the line, looked like scoring until he was pushed out in the corner. The White backs opened out, the ball flashing from Smales, to Ferguson, to McCarthy, who made a tricky run, and, on being grassed handed the ball —and an easy try—to Wallis. Smales failed to convert. Old Boys « Takapau 3 A Takapau passing movement broke down when McCarthy intercepted smartly and initiated another irresistible rush. Ferguson, Wright,’ Wilson and W’allis participated in the movement which culminated in a spectacular score by McCarthy. Wallis failed to add the minor points. Old Boys 9 Takapau 9 Nothing daunted, the Red men came again, their bullocking tactics carrying hostilities to the White line, where, after a series of determined tussles, Burgess dived over and scored. Hanita, amid great enthusiasm on the part of the Red supporters, converted, reducing the deficit to one point. Old Boys 9 Takapau 8 There was no alteration at halftime. THE LATEST FIGURES Tremewan scored for Takapau and Hanita converted. Takapau 13 Old Boys ......... 9 JUNIOR GRADE H. 5.0.8 6 Waipukurau 3 Referee, Mr. T. Spencer.