RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Waikato Times, Volume 99, Issue 16545, 14 July 1925, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

THE NORTH-SOUTH GAIW&.

WAIKATO ' .FORWARD-■'•■NOMINATED

The Waikato Union has.sent Heightley's name forward fru'T place in the North Island,.team for the inter-Island game-which is to bo played at lovercargill this season. 'Keighfloy, who has latterly returned to (lie game at Cambridge, was formerly in the Morrinsville sub-union, from where he secured his rep. cap for Waikato. He is a <yoimg player of the tall, raking type, and a more than useful man on the line-out, while he, can kick goals very handily. He is the makings of a rare "forward in good company, and if, is to be hoped h 6 gets his chance this, year.

CAMBRIDGE RUGBY UNION

EXECUTIVE MEETING

' A meeting of the Cambridge Rugby Union executive, was held on Monday. There were present: Messrs A. R. Go"x (president, in the chair), E. Faulkner, C A. Care, J. W. Garland, A. E. Harris, W. Sands, and the secretary (C. F. Lange). A. Batchelor's application for registration to play under the jurisdiction of the Cambridge JJnion was granted. It was resolved to allocate A. Balchelor to the Leamington Club and L. and T. Bourke to Haufapu. The secretary reported that he, with the president, had made arrangements for the purchase of a stand for seating accommodation on Victoria Square. The stand had been erected for last Saturday's Findlay Cup match, and the general opinion was that it had proved a great success.—The action of the president, and secretary in agreeing )o pay the sum of £3O for the stand was approved.' In view of the forthcoming Peace Cup match with Hamilton, the selector requested that a practice match be held on Wednesday to enable him to make Ills final selection of the team. — If, was decided that a notice of the match be advertised in the local newspaper. Messrs C. F. Lange and C. A. Care were appointed joint managers of the rep. team to play Hamilton on Saturday for the Peace Cup.

MATAMATA UNION.

WAIRERE V. WALTON

This senior match was of considerable interest, and a large number of spectators was attracted to the Walton ground on Saturday in anticipation of a close contest. The visitors, however, did not field their strongest team, several junior players having to be requisitioned. Walton scored a most decisive victory, running out winners by 27 points to nil, the game in the third and fourth quarters being of a onesided character. Wairere set the ball in motion and took play to the home quarters with great dash, and for a moment or so Walton was on the defensive. A penalty in-favour of the home team proved of little assistance. Walton backs essayed passing-' tactics, but the visitors' tackling at this stage was very efficient. The home team worked to mid-field, where Wairere backs mulled, letting Walton into the visitors' territory. Wairere was forced to touch down and an interchange of long kicking ensued. From a touch line-out Wairere secured- and-invaded Walton's 23, where C. Mann did a pretty bit of saving. Then, followed very even play in" md-flcld; but Walton defaulting the visitors were, enabled to attack strenuously. j_G. Kirk brought relief by marking and Walton rushed up, W. Kuhtz prominently figuring in the-advance. Wairere found touch in their own 25, and being subsequently penalised, L, Fausett made a creditable shot at goal, which narrowly missed its mark. Again Wairere rushed, but C. Woods cleared boastfully. Kuhtz again shone, putting in a.brilliant kick, followed upby a useful run by Fausett. Walton was now-in real aggressive mood, and Wairere's full-back was heavily taxed. G. Kirk made a burst for the line, but passing forward, a score was .narrowly missed. Then Fausett missed; crossing by inches only; R- Dawson, however, fielding nippily, notched Walton's first try. The major points were not registered, Walton forwards now bore down the opposition and gained, much .ground. Walton was penalised, but C. Mann, again conspicuous for smart work, nullified his opponents' advantage. Walton's pressure increased, and the forwards, dribbling up in good style, kept the defence busy. G. Harrison (Wairere) relieved by a fine run and put his side in attacking shape; Walton being penalised, the visitors were in a position to score, but Green's kick failed. Walton was once more in the visitors' half, and gruelling forward play ensued. Wairere marked, but made no headway. Harrison again got going, but was smartly tackled and the home team continued the attack.

Half-time score: Walton 3, Wairere 0

The second half opened with little advantage to either side. Then The home side slowly asserted supremacy, and Fausett made a dash for the line. The visitors were penalised in their homo quarters and from a scrum Dawson crossed the line. L. Kirk failed to convert. Wairere revived for a short spell, and then ,T. Abraham headed a strong forward advance by Walton, which gained considerably. Walton three-quarters took up the running, and G. Kirk came within an ace of scoring. Walton defaulted and the visitors recovered some ground. Kicking exchanges were to Walton's advantage. W. Kuhtz made a strong run and, transferring to L. Kirk, the latter scored. J. Dixon took the kick, which proved unsuccessful. Walton' resumed the attack and gave an inspiriting display of the passing game. Wairere hack division put up a strenuous defence, but H. Kirk broke through and'scored a try, which Kuhtz converted. In the last quarter Walton backs were untiring in their- attacks, but forward passing let them down. The advantage remained in Walton's hands, L. Fausett dropping a goal and Claude Woods initiating splendid passing tactics. Wairere was notably weakening, and scores for Walton came in quick succession. W. Fisk gained a try (unconverted)., J. Dixon secured a penalty goal, and.C, Mann crossed with an unconverted try. Thus the game ended in a record win in senior matches this season. Mr. Clover, of Matamata, was referee. The, third grade match resulted: — Matamata 0, Walton 0. Tills was a bright, exhibition of good football.