RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16814, 4 June 1926, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

FIRST REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. AUCKLAND v. WATKAK'. Rugby Park was the rendezvous for a!I football enthusiasts on Thursday, approximately 11.500 people attending the first, rep. fixture of the season. The day was ideal from the playing, point of view, no sun and very little wind being in evidence. The Auckland team was Ihc same as picked, while Castles replaced Howard, the Waikato rover, who was unable to play owing lo injuries. The Waikato men managed to keep Auckland busy for about three-quarters of the game, but Ihe visitors Ihen look charge, their splendid (earn work being too much for ihe locals. The teams were:— Auckland (blue and white): Goodacre, Olsen, Lucas, Broderick, Sheen, Jfwerson, Wright, Keene. Hadley, Palmer, Gallicarl, Webber, Knight, Bally, Mac Williams. Waikato (yellow & black): Quinn. Ciemeit, A. Johnston, Campbell, Kemp. “Mac” Johnston, Mitchell, Castles, Wallis, Aoke, Burke, Courtney, Anderson, Johnston, Hall.

Waikato won the toss and elected to kick from the western end. Play steadied in the centre and from a free Waikato pressed, but a lons pass by Mho Johnston saw Olsen intercept, and outpacing the opposition he scored a great try, which Lucas failed to convert. Waikato got going again and got to their opponents’ line, but Mitchell was caught with the ball and Auckland’s backs swept down the field, Broderick .getting over in the corner. MacWilliams’ kick failed. From ihe cen<“e Waikato again pressed to Auckland’s and an infringement saw a free given against Auckland. Mitchell took the kick and scored a fine goal. Auckland , 6 Waikato . . . • 3 Auckland invaded Waikato s line from the kick off, hul a good rclicvin- kick by Quinn saved the silualion. Quinn again saved when a score by Sheen looked imminent, and the A\ aikalo forwards swept up the field led by Aokc, causing Goodacre to put out oii play From the line-out Auckland pressed and Quinn forced. Not to be denied, however, Auckland, getting the ball from the scrum, started a passing movement in which all Ihe backs handled, Broderick gelling over for his second try. Mac Williams again failed

with tho kick. Auckland ~ • • 9 Waikato .. .. • • 3

V\ aikato’s forwards were holding I heir own, but Auckland’s backs were superior at Ihis stage, and some snappy short passing saw Waikato hardpressed, but a pot by lfworson went astray. A cross-kick by Auckland raw A. Johnson take on the full,- and a good movement broke down when

Campbell mulled his. pass. After some hard play iu midfield Clemett headed a rush, hut the ball went out in I' a corner. An infringement in the lineout saw "Waikato give a free, hut Mitchell's kick went out. Immediately from the resumption Mitchell was again in the limelight, and beating several opponents was only pulled down on the line. Waikato’s hacks came into action, but the 'movement broke down at Chmpbell, who missed hi§ pass. Mitchell had to leave the field hereabouts owing to injury, and play was carried to Waikato's line, where from a melee Mac Williams scored. Glemctt charged the kick down, but the referee ruling an in'fringement Auckland were given a free-, but Lucas kicked wide. Halftime saw the scores: Auckland .. .. . 12 "Waikato 3 When the teams took the field the second time Waikato was re-arranged, Mac Johnslon going to full-back and Quinn up to 2nd five-eight. The crowd immediately got a thril by a forward rush to Auckland's line, and it looked ■as though a try was scored, but Ihe ball had been carried over. Auckland immediately retaliated and swept down the field. A bad kick by Hemp saw Lucas take a mark, but the kick failed. Waikato again pressed, and Goodacre took a good mark and gained considerable ground with the kick. Auckland again got moving, but a for- I ward pass by Webber spoiled things and Waikato were given a free. Mitchell's kick fell short. Every inch was now being holly contested and the tackling was deadly. Mac Williams cot offside, and Mitchell’s free-kick again fell short. Auckland again attacked, hut Mac Johnston relieved the pressure by a good lino kick. Play went to Auckland’s end, but Lucas, picking up in the loose, beat five opponents and went on io score under the posts. Ifwcrson had no trouble with ttie kick. Auckland .. .. .. 12 Waikato 3 Slill keeping up the pressure. Auckland's’ backs again got moving and Olsen got over in the corner. Olsen's kick from a difficult a: Me failed. Auckland 20 Waikato 3 With a deficit of 17 ] u'r.ts Waikato started off the last quarter at a great pace, and Castles was prominent, but Lucas relieved with a good line kick. Auckland's backs again : cpl up the field, and Lucas was within striking distance when grassed. M aikalo made a sudden retaliatory move when Quinn picked up in his own 25, but Clemett was forced out near the line. An infringement iu the linc-out gave "Waikato a free, but limy failed to improve. The kick from the -•< saw Waikato forced hack lo their own line, and from a scrum at the corner, in which the ball rolled right through, Wright scored, and this was not improved on. Auckland 23 Waikato 3 Corning again Auckland got wilijin striking distance, but Ifwcrson passud forward. Not to be denied, however, tjie backs got going again and Urod- - crick again scored. Lucas failed with the kick. Auckland 2 6 Waikato 3

Throwing the ball about in great style, Auckland were now completely overshadowing Waikato. Kvorv back handling saw Wright score ami Sheen add the extra points, immediately on resuming Knight got possession, and heating tin: opposition seorod under ilie posts. sheen again goa led, and tim game ended iiil-d. Mr C. JI. Habone very ably controlled the game. OLD BOYS’ IV. V. IYIATAMATA 111. Played as a curtain-raiser to the l,ig g.imo, Ibis contest was productive of some good football. Old Boys’back division were responsible for some great passing movements, and I heir iaelies >fiiilo wore down the. opposition.. Trys were, scored in (lie first half by J. Pollack, 1,. Misson. It. Marlin and Jlcid, and Ncr.lie converted one. Tim spell ended: Old Pays’ i i. Mafainata nil. Old Boys still asserted superiority In jbs .second half, and further tries

TW'rc added by Dobbs. Ncalie ,-ind Missen. and a fast game ended — Old Boys ?6. Malamnln ■'!. Mr 11. Bateman was referee. N.Z. DAIRY CO. EMPLOYEES. HAMILTON v. THAMES VALLEY. This match was played nn No. 2 ground and evoked rnnsidornble inte.rest, partisans of the different sides coming from far and near. The company's dirortnrald was strongly represeuled, and many of I tie office and factory slaffs were to lie seen “barracking'’ hard. The game was very evenly ennlesled and resulted in a draw—three poinls all. Air Goo ifellow, managing direelor, set the ball in motion, and a round of applause greeted his hefty kirk. Air Ala yes was referee. THE RAILWAY GAME. The first round of the MeDeil Shield will he completed at Ihe weekend. when Loco, will meet Ihe .Mill team at 3 p.m. •'Those interesled are requested to note that I lie game will he played on "!>lc AVeka Street Bailway Recreation Grr£BwS. and nol on the Rifle Range ground as herclofo”e. A curtain-raiser, Traffic v. Frankluii team, will be played at 2 p.m. TEAMS FOB TO-MORROW. United Seniors —A. Johnstone, Lee, Ormsby, 11. Charlst.on, Capamagian, T. Charlston, Sampson, 11. Johnstone, J Johnstone, AlcNamara, Kcmpthorne, Nodwell, Porter, Ellery, R. Charlston. City Seniors—Going, Buckingham, Brown, G. Smith, Johnston, lladfleld, Schultz, Ciarkin, AleKniglil, Molosworth, Ciiristie (2), Courtney, Johnston. City Juniors —Sander. Beaver, Monteilli. Nicholls, Moyes, Hcywood, Davy, Patou, Ilulme, Hoggard. Brain. Stubbs, St. Clair, Williams, Allen, Coombes, Patterson. Old Boys Fourths v . Technical School —Bruce, Holmes, Martin, Dobbs, Voice, Prosser, MeDeil, Pollock (2) Non lie,, Reid, Graham, Hare, Clarke, Missen, Gillespie, Quslcy. TARANAKI BEAT WANGANUI. WAN GAN 1‘ I, 'l'll ursday. Taranaki defeated Wanganui by 33 to G, CANTERBURY BEAT WELLINGTON. CHRISTCHURCH, Thursday. Canterbury defeated Wellington by 13 points to 12 in a Rugby match played here to-day.