RUGBY.

Waikato Times, Volume 105, Issue 17738, 15 June 1929, Page 19 (Supplement)

RUGBY.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. “Anglesea Street.” —If a team won by one goal to nil, the score would be s—o. Part of the rule dealing with Method of Scoring reads: “A goal from a try (in which case the try shall not count), 5 points.” “Spectator.” —The referee has power to stop the game before time has expired if, in his opinion, the full time cannot be played. The referee may, before arriving at a decision, consult the touch judges, or either of them, on any point of fact material to their functions, or with regard to time in case of failure of his watch. He may not consult with anyone else, except with regard to time, and then only if the information supplied by- the touch judges be insufficient.

CES. BADELEY FOR HAMILTON. CAPABLE AND POPULAR PLAYER. Ces. Badeley, the well-known Auckland and New Zealand representative, is to reside in Hamilton, where he has been transferred by the firm with which he Is employed. Although he has retired from active play this season, Badeley has been keeping his interest in the game up by coaching the juniors of his old club, Grammar Old Boys. Badeley represented Auckland in the junior ranks before going on active service, and was a prominent figure in the ranks of the Zealand Services team. Getting his New Zealand cap on his return from the war, he went to Australia with the 1920 team, while he played provincial and test Rugby against the South African team of 1921. He was in Australia and also went to the Homeland with the 1924 All Blacks, while, in addition, he represented the North in many of the inter-island contests of the past decade. When the flyeeighth was in his palmy days at the game he had few superiors, being, in addition, deservedly popular on and off the field. As a cricketer, Ces. Badeley is no mean exponent. His younger brother, Bert, is well known in both branches of sport in the Waikato.

AUCKLAND GAMES. (By Our Special.) The curtain-raiser to the 'Varsity match on Saturday was between Grammar and City, and judging by their previous displays a close and exciting tussle was expected. City fielded their best team to date, while Grammar were without the services of A. Knight, who was nursing an injury to his leg which he received in Hamilton. This game calls for little comment, as it was a lifeless display. Grammar won comfortably at the finish. Included in the City team’ was I. Littlewood, who will be remembered as having played for Marist in Hamilton some years ago, when he showed promise. Since then he has been playing League. Stan Clarldn, formerly of Hamilton, played a good game. The Main Item. Punctually at 3 p.m. the New Zealand 'Varsity team led the Aussies on to the field. As they filed out it couid be seen that New Zealand were the heavier and more matured players. The home side adapted themselves more quickly to the greasy ground and jjeavy ball conditions and gave the Aussies a torrid lime defending for practically the whole of the first spell, during which they put on 12 points to 0. Their close forward play and better handling were the contributing factors.. Though the New Zealand side were masters of the situation during this period their play could have been improved upon. For one thing the inside backs who had innumerable opportunities, crowded their wings too much and some promising: passing bouts were spoiled by off-side play. The second spell was more even and there were many exciting Incidents. The visitors seemed to handle the going much better, and in fact during the last quarter of an hour held the upper hand. However, the match resulted.in a comfortable win for New Zealand. Though the game was rather disappointing on the whole, there were many exciting incidents and enough doing to keep the big crowd interested. The Australians would have done much better on a hard ground, though they would have little chance of defeating New Zealand on any ground. The majority of them are mere lads and played pluckily. They have some splendid material In the making, and the education they are receiving should make top-notchcrs out of a few of them. Lamport (half), in my opinion, will turn out a champion. The way he “sold the dummy” on three occasions during the game badly beat the opposition, and only for slipping would have scored two, if not three tries. Amongst the most prominent of the New Zealand side was the ex-Hamilton player, K. Anderson. He was unavailable for the two previous tasts. His club mate, D. Garter, also had to stand down for the three tests owing to an Injury to his ankle. lie was bad// missed from the 'Varsity side on Saturday. Jenkins, who look his place, played his best game to date.