RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Waikato Times, Volume 111, Issue 18661, 13 June 1932, Page 3

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

GAMES IN HAMILTON. •>* SAQE CUP CHAMPIONSHIP. FRANKTON AND MARIST WIN. The weather was dull, tout there was an absence of wind, and the playins area at'Rugby Park was in good order for the continuation of senior games in Hamilton on Saturday for the Sage Memorial Gup Rugby championship. Frankton defeated Technical Old Boys, while Marist were successful with Old Boysresults at a glance. Frankton 11, Teohnloal 3. Marist 13, Old Boys 8. Championship Table.

The following table shows the Position of the teams in the competition:

FRANKTON’S success. VICTORY OVER TCHNICAL. The Frankton and Technical Old Boys fifteens met on No. 1 ground, ~ former winning by 11 points 1 noints The teams were —• P Frankton-Park; Griffiths, Everest, iCotter- J. Denz, Snodgrass; L. Denz, Rayly,’ Weatherly, ‘Hall, McKinnon, Tristram. Charleston. W™; pds /°“' Technical Old B °y s — Bd, ' po J .i„.' t Bt George, Hemi; Hook, Potter, Smart - Robinson, Findlay, Partridge, Flannigan, Bruce, Cloush. Attwood, backs opened up play in -the early stages, but their progress was checked when Potter dropped a pass, following a scrum at the twentyfive. Frankton retaliated with pass ing," but the transfer to Everest was too slow, ,and the centre over-ran it. Bayly and Tristram led Frankton to mld-fleld, and Cotter a little later turned the attack off with a lineflnder. Teohnloal held the margin of attack, but were not actually dangerous. Bruce had a long-out penalty shot which J. Denz returned for Hook , to have a field pot, but the ball passed . outside the posts. Bayly led Frankiton quickly to the south-western i corner, where Hook came round and .saved. The Frankton baoks put some .snap into a passing movement and • reached the twenty-five. The subsequent play saw Technical forwards hold the opposition in cheek. Handling movements were attempted, but they were not effective. Tristram led the Frankton forwards through on a couple of occasions, but Technical oame back quickly. Bruce had a shot at goal from wide out, but the ball dropped short. There was some , promise In a Tehnical handling effort, but. the defence held. Everest broke through and his kick caused Bell to race back hurriedly, but the full back turned the advance. The Opening Score. frankton kept up the pressure, the ball being sent on from J. Denz to Everest, to Griffiths, who beat two men and crossed mid-way between the goal posts and the corner flag. Park failed with the kick. Frankton 3, Technical 0. With Technical on attack, Everest kicked dear while Griffiths raced up and Improved the territorial position. Jack ohecked the •movement at the Technical twentylive. Hook, with a strong zig-zag run, reached well into ihe opposing twenty-live, but the movement was oheoked with the pass infield. Hook went close to drop-kicking a goal from a penalty, Frankton clearing to the twenty-five. Bruce had a penalty shot, but the ball fell short. Technical backs went away on a nice movement, but Jack was checked, and

the ball went forward. Technical came back again, but Park held them up. Another penalty went to Technical and Bell put the ball over. Halftime came with the scores—• Technical 3 Frankton 3 Frankton were the first to attack after the Interval, Weatherley and then Priscott leading forward sallies. The Frankton backs went away following a scrum, but mishandling halted the effert. A faulty attempt at j a clearance kick by Griffiths enabled j Technical to reach close to the south- | western corner, but L. Denz cleared j well from a scrum. Frankton were | pressed for a period, and on one occaI slon Bell failed to seize a good opportunity for a field goal. Hook, Robln- [ son and Attwood opened up a threati ening attack which kept Frankton 'busy, but the defending forwards smothered the advance. Frankton were penalised in a handy position, but Bell’s shot failed. Frankton carried play past midfield, but Technical broke down on handling attempts, and It was not long before Frankton had to resort to a force down. An exchange of kicks terminated in Frankton’s favour. Potter was ruled against, but Park’s goal shot, a difficult one, failed. Breakaway Tries. Technical worked to Frankton’s twenty-five, where they opened up the play. St. George over-ran his pass and Everest gathered to raoe to halfway, where he fed Griffiths, the wing three-quarter showing a clean pair of heels and scoidng at the goal front. L. Denz added the extras. Frankton 8, Technical 3. The latest happening livened up the play. Technical became aggressive, but Park and Snodgrass, In turn, used the line effectively. Hook sent St. George off on a strong run which Hemi arrested, but the pass In to Hook was forward. A dash through by Bayly gained valuable ground for Frankton, who drove their opponents close to their goal line. Technical infringed and L. Denz goaled. Frankton 11, Technical 3. Solid forward work was resumed. Technical' backs were eager to open the play up, but they were well marked, and a break-through . by Everest saw Frankton at the opposing twenty-five. A scrum was put down close to the posts, but Frankton were penalised from the immediate play. The play was at midfield as the game closed, with the scores— Frankton 11 Technical 3 Mr E. Thorpe was referee. Notes and Comments. The football in the first half was very -drab. The standard improved after the Interval, but the occasions were rare that the play was exhilarating. The forwards worked hard throughout, but neither set of baoks was very effective so far as combined handling was concerned. Frankton made more of their opportunities and this achieved their success. Technical forwards i gave their backs many ohances, but they crowded badly and mishandled too much to prove effective.

WIN FOR MARIST. GAME WITH OLD BOYS. Marist and Old Boys met on No. 2 ground. Marist had all the better of play in the first half. After the. interval Old Boys showed improved combination, and had their opponents fully extended. Marist took the decision by 13 points to 8. The teams were:— Marist—G. McCormack; O’Neill, P. Clarkin, W. Cassidy;’ Brodrick, Grogan; Dempsey; T. Cassidy, Gwynne, F. Cassidy, G. Dold, Peacocke, H. McCormick, Roach, Remits. Old Boys—Lissette; Mills, Barling, Voice; Tuck, Gilling; McDell; Whittaker, Caskey, U. Johnstone, Baker, W. Tombs, Hammond, R. Johnstone, Glllett. Old Boys backs were dangerous when they got going from a throw4fti, tout Mills’ in-pass missed. From the ensuing play T. Cassidy broke away, to be pulled down in Old Boys’ twenty-live. Tuck left the field with an injured knee at this stage, and was replaced by Cann, who went on tho wing, Mills going to centre and Barling to first live-eighth. Marist gained their opening points when McCormack landed a field goal. Marist 4, Old Boys 0. Old Boys attacked, and offlside play in the Marist pack gave the former a chance, but Lissette’s kick, in a handy position, went outside. The ball came out to Mills, who snapped up and ran down the line, shortkicking over the heads of the opposition and gathering in again, to be tackled a few yards from his objective. Marist relieved, and worked the line to good effect, but Old Boys re■covered with a penalty. Marist were pulled up for obstruction, and from the kick Old Boys entered the opposition half. The Lead Inoreased.

From a scrum In Old Boys’ half the hall came to Brodrick, who evaded several tacklers and scored near the •corner. Clarkin’e kick failed. Marist 7, Old Boys 0. The pace was fast, Marist having ■the better of the game. Brodrick further Increased the lead when he dashed across from a handy scrum. The try was not converted, and half time came soon after with the score— Marist 10 Old Roys 0

Old Boys wore first to attack after ■the Interval. Gille.lt was unlucky when he had a drop kick at goal from well out, the ball falling just short. Marist were dangerous when Llssette was beaten by .the bounce of the ball a few yards from Old l3oys' line. A keen tussle culminated in Peaoocke going over for a good try. The kick went astray. Marist 13, Old Boys 0. Gilllng, who had retired with an injured leg, was replaced by Tietjens. Marist advanced again from a free kick, and gradually forced Old Boys back Into their twenty-five. Tombs broke away in dashing style, to be upended on 'the half-way line. McDell ! gained further ground with a useful ! line-finder, and from the throw-in I Hammond almost reached his objec- ; tive. I Ponalty Goes Over. Old Boys’ opening points came from a free kick for offside play, Llssette goaling. Old Boys 3, Marist 13. Marist worked the line and penetrated Old Boys’ twenty-five, Barling relieving with a line-finder. The Old Boys’ backs got going in a sparkling rush which turned the tables. Play moved quickly up and down Held, both packs working hard. The finest try of the game came when B. Johnstone ran through the .Marist pack and threw out a long pass to Oillett, who went across near the corner. Lissetle converted. Old Boys 8, Marist 13. Old Bovs again entered tho Marist twentyfive, where a brisk exchange ensued. The game ended with the score— Marist J 3 Old Boys S Mr A. C. Watkins was referee..

Notes and Comments. Forward play predominated, although there were" occasional good movements by the backs. Marist showed the superior combination in the opening session, and had all the better of the play. After the Interval Old Boys made a determined stand and forced the pace, but they were unable to make up the deficit. RESULTS IN LOWER GRADES. i Junior—Huakura 32, Technical Old Boys B 0; Technical Old Boys A 9, Old Boys 3; Frankton 9, High School 3; Te Kowhal 11, Marist Old Boys 8. Third Grade—Frankton 6, Te Kowhal 0; Marist Old Boys 14, Marist High 5; Technical Old Boys 21, High School 3; Technical School 9, Old Boys 3. Fourth Grade—Frankton 11, Technical School 0; Technical Old Boys 26, High School 0. Fifth Grade—High - School 26, Marist High 3. Sixth Grade—High School A 9, Technical School 4 0; Teohnloal School B 9, High School B 0. . REPRESENTATIVE GAME. MORRINSVILLE 14, CAMBRIDGE 0. The first representative game played at Morrlnsville on Saturday was witnessed by a fair attendance, but was rather disappointing. The forwards were fairly even, . but Morrlnsville backs were much superior, especially In the later stages of the game. Staoey (Cambridge) and Robson (Morrlnsville) were the best backs on the day. E. Shaw, A. Tipping, Chitty and Bourke played good games for the visitors. Of the Morrinsville team Harnett, Roberts, J. Leeson and Headley were noticeable. G. Leeson, a last year junior, played a dashing game. The teams were as follows: Cambridge—E. Tipping; E. Tipping, Stacey, Thompson; A. Tipping, Holmes; Kelly; Miller, Laloll, Hooper, Cooper, Bourke, Coulder, Chitty, A. Warren. Morrlnsville—H. Wells; Harnett, Anderson, K. Campbell; G. Roberts, Robson; Bodmin; J. Leeson, Reynolds, G. Leeson, C. Cameron, J. Headley, A. Cameron, Frear, Roach. Morrlnsville kicked off and play hung round the half-way line. Morrlnsville backs endeavoured to open up the game, but frequent mistakes held them up. An infringement by Cambridge gave Harnett a chance at goal, but the kick went wide. From a scrum Robson, Roberts and Anderson broke away, but a forward pass spoiled the effort. Cooper and Chitty took play to Morrinsville’s line, but Headley dribbled the ball baok. Cambridge .continued to attack, and Cooper and Chitty took the ball over the line, but Anderson touched down in time. Morrinsville forwards retaliated and

took the play to the opposing twentyfive. Stacey relieved with a good line kick. Cambridge came with a determined rush, Stacey making a great run. From a line out Headley got right away, to be nicely taken by Shaw. Kelly, Holmes and Tipping handled. opened a pretty movement. Bodmin sent on to Robson, to Roberts, to Anderson, to Harnett, the last-named making a. great run down the line, to be well, stopped by .E. Shaw. Bourke, Hooper' and Miller headed a rush, which took: play to half-way. Cambridge were: holding their own at this stage and] nearly scored twice.. Bodmin's pasu was intercepted by Holmes, who pu J t In. a good run. Half time soundeifl without a score on either side. The Second Spell. •On resuming Cambridge attacked,, Staoey showing up. From a line-ouit Headley broke through, to be held up by E.. Shaw. Cambridge came again], Kelly, 'Holmes and Tipping handling:. Good play by Morrinsville backs saw Anderson pick up, swerve past tw.o men and run behind the post to score. Harnett made no mistake with the kick. Morrinsville 5, Cambridge 0. Rangi Thompson was sent into tine forwards, Chitty going on the wimg. The Morrinsville forwards, led by J. Leeson, almost got over. Breaking away from the ruck, Stacey gained much ground, but his pass waa: smothered. Robson secured ama! kicked to the twenty-five, hut a speculator by E. Tipping relieved. Reynolds, Headley and G. Leeson took', play to Cambridge twenty-five. liar-; nett got possession, but lost the ball on the line. Kelly retired injured, Kosoof taking his place. A promising movement opened from half-way when Bodmin, Robson and Anderson handled, but the last-named gave a bad pass to K. Campbell. From a loose scrum G. Leeson snapped up to raoe over. The kick went astray. Morrlnsville 8, Cambridge 0. The Morrins.ville backs were handn ling in great style, Robson securer!,: ran round the scrum, passed to Leeson, to Cameron, who just fell short, j Cambridge repulsed the attack and. took play to half-way. Morrlnsville oame again, and Harnett missed a free kick right In front. Campbell made a fine run, to be pushed out on the corner. 'Play, hung round the Cambridge twenty-five. Wells, full hack for Morrinsville, gathered in, beat 'two men, and handed on to Headley, for the latter to score almost in front. Harnett’s kick failed. Morrinsville 11, Cambridge 0. G. Leeson, Robson, Anderson and Headley, handled again, the last-named giving Frear a clear run in. Instead of forcing Frear attempted to run behind the posts and was held up, a sure score thus being thrown away. Morrinsville, however, were not to be denied, and from a five-yards’ scrum Robson went over. The game ended with the score— Morrinsville 14 Cambridge 0

CAMBRIDGE SUB-UNION. MORRINSVILLE B BEATEN. The senior representative match, Morrinsville B v. Cambridge B, played at Cambridge, provided an exciting and fast exhibition of Rugby. The local team secured a victory by one point, after an evenly contested game. The Morrinsville players had the advantage of weight in the forwards, hut the Cambridge pack more than held them on most occasions, Good, clean work was done by both sets of hacks, though faulty passing on the Cambridge side provided openings for many of the visitors’ attacking movements. The Morrinsville team so!lied down to the game quickly, and scored all their points in flic first half. After the spell the local team showed to greater advantage, and territorially had much of the game In their favour. Morrinsville scored the first try from a fast forward rush, with the hall it toe, Me.Nlcoll falling on the ball as il crossed tho line. Their score was increased within a few minutes, when Dunn intercepted a bad pass by the

Cambridge 'half-back, and raoed from half-way, outstripping the Cambridge backs, to score beneath the posts. Marshall converted, making the score: Morrlnsville 8, Cambridge 0. Cambridge opened Its score from a loose movement ih •Morrlnsville's 25. Bryan, the local full-back, took the ball and cleverly dummying, passed to Byrne, who touched down In the corner. Morrlnsville attacked again, and were awarded a free on Che Cambridge 25 line. The kick failing, the Blue and Black forwards followed up, and Smith scored under the posts, 'Marshall converting. Cambridge went close to scoring on several occasions, Shaw, at five-eighth, and Major in the forwards being prominent. Half-time sounded with the score: Morrinsville 13, Cambridge 3. The Seoond Half. The local team were attacking strongly on the resumption of play, and from a line-out the Cambridge forwards broke away with, the ball, and handling from Major to McDonnell to Curie saw the latter score. Byrne added the major points, making the score; Morrlnsville 13, Cambridge 8. With Intense excitement, the game became very fast, and from good forward play, Cambridge were near scoring when the ball was kicked dead. From a speculator by Read, Byrne and Shaw followed up with a series of kicks, Shaw racing the oppositioin to score. Morrlnsville 13, Cambridge 11. Morrinsville attacked again with outstanding play by Cameron, but forward passing resulted in:many of their effc/rts falling. Shaw added the winning points to Cambridge’s score when he potted a goal from a difficult mark on the 25 yards line. Morrinsville made play very fast for the remaining few minutes of play, but the bell sounded with the score:—Cambridge 14, Morrlnsville 13. Mr E. Scott controlled the game. Junior Competition. 'United completely ■outclassed Tauwhare juniors In all departments In the curtain-raiser at the Square. A feature of the game was the good kicking .by M. Hewitt, who crossed the bar five times from difficult angles. The score resulted: United 32, Tauwhare 0. Hewitt, Campbell, Nicholson Wilson, McCathle, Norman, and Easter scored tries. Hewitt converted four and kicked a penalty goal. Mr R. Cranston was referee. Leamington defeated Matangl juniors by 3 points to nil after a hard, evenly contested game. A penalty goal, kicked by Chard, gave Leamington their victory. Third Grade. In the third grade competition United defeated Hautapu, 19—0. WAIPA UNION. RESULTS OF MATCHES. Seniors. Te Awamutu 15, Plrongia 3. Rovers 9, Klhlkihl 6. Juniors. Te Awamutu 6, Rovers 8. []'7jf Plrongia 8, Ohaupo 0. N'gutunui 11, Aroheno 3. Te Mawhai toy default from OwalrAka. Thirds. Rovers 9, High School 8. Ohaupo 18, Te Mawhai 3. SENIORS. PIRONGIA v. TE AWAMUTU. «

Pirongia kicked off and worked to the twenty-five, but were soon driven back. Te Awamutu opened out but the tackling was sound. Using tho line well, Pirongia attacked, but Lash intercepted and got Te Awamutu going and they reached almost to the line. A good line kick toy Eric Bell relieved. Martin stemmed a Pirongia attack In good style. Another passing rush by Te Awamutu almost succeeded. Howarth f,vent off and Bulford replaced him. A penalty was given Te Awamutu and Lash raised the flags nicely. Again Te Awamutu opened out tout the passes were not good enough, and the movement failed. The next effort, saw Donaldson score by good following up. Lash just failed. Te Awamutu were soon back, tout a force saved Pirongia, and they in turn attacked. The defence was very sound, Martin especially. Again Pirongia pressed, Jack Macky finding the line well down. A passing rush started by Sinclair docked dangerous tout Lash and Glasson bunched and were both downed. Again they came, Glasson being collared just in time. The next time the ball rolled away from Glasson’s hand. A penalty taken by Lash was put over with a beautiful kiok. Cralk headed another Te Awamutu rush, tout W. Bell sent them back. An attack went cut at the corner just on half-time. Te Awamutu ..-..-. .• 9 Plrongia 0

From the kick-off Plrongla raced to the lino and T. Beet got over In the corner, Martin being hurt. W. Bell failed with the kick. Te Awamutu again began to assert themselves, but the defence was very sound. Plrongla worked their way down, but a loose rush took play back to the centre, where Jack Martin was -again hurt, but resumed. Still pressing, Te Awamutu were bard put to keep Plrongla out, but a great rush by Turney on his own, saw him score -close to the posts, for a brilliant try. Lash failed to add the 'major points. Another forward rush saw Donaldson pick up closo to the lino and dash -over in the corner. Lash again failed. Again Te Awamutu got to the 'line but a force relieved. Lash sent them on with a beautiful line kick, Martin repeating It 'later. W. Bell was very sound at fiullback for Pirongia. Lash made ojn opening but his inpass went astray and the game ended soon after with {lie score: Te Awamutu ....15 Pirongia 3 Mr W. McCready was referee.

ROVERS v. KIHIKIHI. This game was played on No. 2 gilound with Mr R- CaWis as referee. Rovers opened with a solid attack that nearly took them over, but overeagerness spoiled the effort, and A. Jackson cut in cleverly to ward the dagger off. Rovers secured possession and keeping the ball dn close thiiy were soon attacking again. Even play followed, until Elliot accepted a pa. is from W. Macky and scored wide out’.. G. Wood failed with the kick. Rooers continued to force the issue, and the Kihik'ihi backs were kept very bus.y warding off tho repealed attacks. In otnc effort Wood picked up smartly on lsic twenly-flvo line, and bustled almost to llic goal-lino, -only lo .lose poss ossion, and Kihikihi forced. Halftime came without further scoreOm resuming the game had only been in progress a few minutes when Ivihikithi had manoeuvred into position, and an infringement let N. Jackson ki\ck a good goal. Rovers swept down on the attack again, and a forward nosh ended in L. Thomas forcing his wa(y over. Wood failed with the minor 'points. Rovers were clearly having the best of it, despite solo ef-

forts by Kelly and R. Jaokson, and soon the Rovers’ hacks took part In a passing rush that resulted In H. Bennett scoring wide out. Wood again failed with the kick. iKlhikihl rallied momentarily, and a penalty kick by N. Jackson narrowly missed. A few minutes later, A. Jackson shot the ball out smartly from behind the scrum to D. Christie, to Wynyard, to Kelly, who was within a yard of scoring, but he was bustled and Rovers forced. Keeping up the pressure,. Klhikihl were almost over several times, but the defence held. 'However, an Infringement let N. Jackson have another shot at goal, and this time he made no mistake. The game ended without further score, Rovers winning a hard fought contest by nine points to six.

JUNIORS. ROVERS v. TE AWAMUTU. This was a great fight at the start, with Te Awamutu having slightly the best of It; eventually a penalty was awarded them, and Brill put it over nicely, opening the score ifor Te Awamutu. Stung by this reverse Rovers attacked hotly, Roy Goble nearly succeeded with a pot. Te Awamutu rushed the ball to the other end, but just failed. Working back, Snowden failed with a penalty. Goble again just failed with a pot. After the spell Rovers set iup a great rush, but were pulled up; another penalty taken by Pollard was successful, and equalised the score. L. Brill forced his way over close to the posts. His kick failed to rise. Rovers were awarded a penalty, but the ball moved. A last minute dash by Te Awamutu failed and the game ended:— Te Awamutu • 6 Rovers • 3 Mr E. Maddern was referee. Ngutunui 11, Arohena 3. —For the winners, Armstrong, Watson and Rouse scored tries, the last of which Armstrong convertedFor Arohena, Cuming scored a try. Mr R. H. Annlbal was referee. Piroryjia 8, \Ohaupo 9'.—For Pirongia, Bardsley and Punch scored tries; Ellis converted one. Mr R. L. Adams was referee.

Thirds. •Rovers 9, High. School B.—'Cooper kicked three penalty goals for the winners and Corhoy and Ahier tries for High School, one of which Corhoy converted. High School were perhaps unlucky to he heaten. Mr G. Jeffs was referee. Ohaupo 18, To Mawhai 3—FV)r Ohaupo, Douch, Ennion, Teddy, Bcechey (2), and Bonds scored tries; and for Te Mawhai, Pehl scored a try. Mr T. Martin was referee. at huntly. Huntly 6, Te Hoe 3. Junior —-Huntly 30, Taupirl 0. Third Grade—lluntly 20, Horotiu 5; Huntly High School 39, Ngaruawahia 5. AT TAUPIRI. Gordonton 9, Taupiri 6. Juniors—Huntly 30, Taupiri 0. Schoolboys Ngaruawahia 12, Huntly 0; Orini-Te Hoe 9, Ngaruawahia Convent 0; Taupiri 3, Gordon-ton-’Komakorau 0. PRESENTATION TO ALL BLACK. AUCKLAND, Saturday. Frank Solomon, Ponsonby’s representative in the All Black team to tour Australia, was cheered by members of the Ponsonby senior team in the pavilion this afternoon. On behalf of the club Mr G. Nicholson presented Solomon with a handbag. ALL BLACK INJURED. CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. George Hart, tho All Black threequarter, strained a collarbone when playing for Christchurch against Merivalo to-day. i

TE KUITI. Maniapoto Juniors 31, Otorohanga 6. GAMES IN AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND, Saturday. * Senior Grade. Grammar Old Boys 9, Technical Old Boys 8. University 3, Ponsonby 0. College Rifles 8, Grafton 3. Manukau 3, Training College 0. Otahuhu 19, Marist 0. Senior B Grade. North Shore 14, Roskill 13. 'University 4, Eden 0. IN OTHER PLACES. Timaru—Celtio 10, Zlngari 3; Star 21, Waihi 19; Old Boys 18, Temuka 14. Invercargill—Star 19, Old Boys 14; Pirates 12, Waikhvi 12. Masterton —Red Star 19, Masterton 6; Carterton 10, Old Boys 0. Hastings—Hastings 12, Tamatea Maori 3; Napier Marlsts 3, Hastings Old Boys 0. Christchurch Christchurch 11, Merivale 0; Sydenham 22, Old Boys 10; Athletio 13, Linwood 13; University 18, Albion 13. Wellington—Eastbourne 15', Petone 9; Poneke 25, Berhampore 3; Hutt 17, Wellington 12; Athletic 11, Oriental 9; Old Boys 14, Miramar 5; Marist 5, University 0. Senior B: Petone 22, University 3; St. Patrick’s Old Boys S, Wellington 3. Wanganui—'Marist 9, Pirates 6; Technical Old Boys 39, Ratana 0; Old Boys 12, Kaierau 10. The All Black, Bullock-Douglas, played a great game, scoring two tries for Old Boys; including one right on time, which won the game for his side.

Napier—Pirates 7, Old Boys 7; Technical Old Boys 15, Celtic 6. Palmerston North—Feilding 0.8. 11, Feilding 8; United 8, Ilia Toa 3; Old Boys 8, Masey College 6. Dunedin—Southern . 20, Union 0; Dunedin 17, University B 5; Alhambra 6, Pirates 5; University A 14, Taieri 3; Kaikorai 20, Zingari 0. New Plymouth—Star 17, Clifton 5; Stratford 3, Celtic 3; Old Boys 17, Inglewood 9; Kaponga 29, Waimate 5; Okaiawa 32, Hawera 6; Patea 5, Athletic 0; Opunake 20, Eltham 0.

P. W. L. F. ■ A. Pts. Frankton Marlst 3 3 2 2 1 1 34 34 14 29 4 4 Old Boys 3 t 2 26 36 2 Tech. Old Boys 3 1 9 24 39 S