RUGBY FOOTBALL

Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24909, 24 June 1946, Page 3

RUGBY FOOTBALL

CHRISTCHURCH AND I LINWOOD DRAW

I . „hPS in the Canterbury Rugby Union I M atC HHnns were played on Saturday m kffil wither, and generally the ! (‘"‘JjSwere firm. but not fast. The; k c ?„ f 11 points held by Christchurch; reduced to a single point, when I«». Siren played a drawn game with ICSrSt'S and Technical's decisive win IjinWOM, - Brighton leaves Technical a r.« cu-ond Sydenham, hard pressed Pa,, second spell, lasted long enough I 3 hi Sto 4 against Sunnyside, and »high scoring game, Marist was »,_ bv University. Albion and Old “.‘Jed good football as a curtatnLancaster Park, and with a team. Training College was still * for Merivale »?, B ?£e end of the ninth round the “ of the teams are as follows: Bl points. Technical H. New a’t’JS, 6 Sydenham 6. New Brighton Sunnyside 54, Linwood 44, Albion 4. KS Training College 34. Old t Marßt 2, Merivale 0. ’£« in the senior championship playL G S Saturday, resulted as follows:Christchurch 3. Linwood 3. I svdenham 5. Sunnyside 4. M il: SYDENHAM V. SUNNYSIDE Sunnyside held a big advantage in ? f Sit over the Sydenham forwards when S? teams met on the Oval at Lan4er Park: but it was not until halfthrough the second spell that the weight told. All through the first the light tigerish Sydenham forwards grimly to their work, and by 'Srer footwork and fast following up. . * PV had Sunnyside in trouble more than i’nce At half-time Sydenham led by hooints to 0. and on the play up to this stage the score was a correct indicaof the play. The hard battle in the opening spell 'had taken some of the pep out of the Icvdenham pack, and in line-out and the Sunnyside forwards were easily Snerior in the second half. The forwards however could not score, and when the ball was thrown about by the backs the quick-breaking forwards and ♦he solid tackling brought to an end many a move that opened in promising style. ■liie Sunnyside forwards had plenty of chances, but in the passing, their handing was not good, and in the loose, dribbling rushes they did not display the cleverness expected of good forwards. Only rarely did Sydenham make excur«ions into opposing territory, and yet with Rich an advantage the Sunnyside backs did not look like scoring. There was no fire in the thrust of the five-eighths, and mishandling got them into trouble. The back-line did not seem to be arranged to file best advantage, for S. Callanan, the only man on the side to show any thrust, played at wing-three-quarters, where his chances were very few. He played a sound game, and but for the excellent, defence of L. Moran at fullback, the Sydenham score would have been bigger. Chandler was the best of the forwards. Full credit for the win must be given the Sydenham forwards, who showed pluck and cleverness in the uneven battle. Bose, Gilmour, and Rhodes were the leaders of a lively pack. Bennett, at halfback, and Brown and Shaw at five-eighths came through with flying colours. Bennett threw his passes accurately and smartly, and the handling of the other pair was first-class. On defence, these three carried a big load on their shoulders, but not once did they fail in their

job. In the first spell the only score recorded was a try by N. Atkinson, which was converted by Gilmour. At half-time Sydenham led by 5 points to 0. After 10 minutes in the second spell a Sydenham forward kicked a ball too hard and L Moran put in a great drop-kick to score 4 points for his side. Sunnyside attacked consistently for the greater part of the spell, but could not score. Sydenham won by 5 points (a goal from I try) to' 4 points (a field goal). Mr D. F. Johnson was referee. TECHNICAL v. NEW BRIGHTON With their forwards playing a grand game in the tight, and the backs exploiting opportunities better than their opponents, Technical beat New Brighton in an interesting, and at times, exciting game at Rugby Park. Right from the start the heavy Technical forwards worked as one, and dominated the close forward play. Although the fast, keen Brighton forwards fought hard and played excellently in the loose, they could not obtain superiority |png enough to clinch the game. Herman, Bain. Hales, and Lohrey kept control, and paved the way for their backs later in the game when the New Brighton players were feeling the effects of the hard struggle. The better team won, although New Brighton did not get any of the breaks of the game.' Had Gibson, usually a good kick, seized the chances given him the icores might have been much closer. The Technical backs were clearly superior. In spite of their obvious determination to bottle up Roach—and piuckily did Buxton do so for most of the game—the brilliant five-eighths broke dear several times to pave the way for tnes. Jacjcson, at full back, played an outstanding game. He was never caught out of position. He took the ball cleanly and his ground fielding was brilliant. His goal kicking was a great asset to his ade. Twelve points came from his boot, the only shot he missed hitting the bar. Logan played well at half, and .so did Grant on the wing. The latter scored a very smart try. taking cleanly a low, short, clearing kick from the New Brighton forwards. Lindstrom, Sturrock, and Wright were outstanding in the good New Brighton pack. Time and time again the ball' was heeled cleanly from loose scrums only for Long, at half, to run into the arms of the Technical breakaways, or for Buxton, at first five-eighths, to kick and loose possession. It was noticeable that high “up-and-unders” always brought big gains in territory. Had New Brighton used its fast forwards more, it might have done better. McEwan, at centre, played well throughout. Ryan, on the wing, possesses great speed which he could use to greater advantage in determined dashes. Jackson opened the scoring for Technical with a good penalty, and shortly afterwards McDermott potted a goal for New Brighton. From a line-out near the New Brighton line, Bolton dashed over for a good try. Jackson converted. Just before half-time Grant scored for Jackson to convert. Roach burst through brilliantly and passed to Bolton, who scored. Jackson converted. Technical 18, New Brighton 4. New Brighton returned to the attack, and Ryan received from McEwan, -o race clear and score. Jackson kicked . B° al when a penalty was Technical won by 21 points .three goals from tries, and two penalty goals) to 7 points (a try and a field goal). Mr L. E. Woods was referee. CHRISTCHURCH v. LINWOOD A slight check was given to the winding record of Christchurch when Linwood played to a drawn game at the otow Grounds. From the start it was a battie between the tireless Linwood forwards and the heavier Christchurch pack. At no stage of the game were the Linwood backs impressive on attack, and Wey played the right game in saving their forwards by judicious line-kick-fog. The Christchurch backs had opporfonities to get going; but the tackling was solid. Eggleton, at full-back, and Morton, provided the maip defence, and foey had plenty to do. Eggleton’s handing and line-kicking kept the score °own. Duff, Lee, and Lenihan were the of the Christchurch pack, and for unwood, Hobbs, and Jones stood ®J»t. In the Linwood backs, McHugh, R. Mason,and Dougall stood out for sterling Mitchell opened the Linwood scoring with a try after a dribbling rush, and fois was the only score until Kerr R®ristchurch) went over after a dashrun in the second spell. The game ended in a draw, each side •coring a try. Mr T. H. Wiggs was referee. TRAINING COLLEGE V. MERIVALE Training College, though not at full •trength, easily beat Merivale. Early in the game Training College oacks gained little ground in the many passing rushes they staged. Too many of foe movements were just exercises in •-andling the ball on, with no effort at Penetration. As the game progressed foe=e faults were ironed out and many Pretty movements resulted, although taken

as a whole the game was not a bright ®ne. Lucre played well at full-back, being e°oi, sure, and resolute under pressure, ■nd finding the line with powerful, weHjnrected kicks. Franke was dashing on vm*i Wing ’ and Piayed splendid football until he was hurt. Wilkinson was clever five-eighths, improving as the game °n- His handling was good, and he naa an eye for an opening. The College S??. rds worked well, O’Neill. Williams, •nd Sell doing fine work. Merivale backs were patchy. At they turned on movements as good best College could show them, at r they were ragged and lackQg in combination. Christiansen played igfressively at five-eighths. The forwards worked well in the tight. Palmer especially doing yeoman service for his side, fine loose player also. .Merivale opened the scoring when maxwell crossed for a try. Lucre, for then kicked a penalty goal from m 4u rds out - Bates ran round the side vow j scrum to score and Lucre conZF ted -. Franke scored a sensational ly’ Picking up cleverly from the feet 2* * he Merivale forwards, dashing 55 yards, and dummying oast the full-back half-time Training College led 11-3. 4 On af ter half-time Franke scored »- ain after heady play by Williams, and *-wre kicked another penalty goal. Mericame back and Ennis scored after a Pfoght movement. Forbes converted. Wilfor College broke clear, Franke rvS handled in turn, and finally uweill burst over near the corner. Lucre reverted. A clever passing rush brought Pfoy to the College line. Forbes secured

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... . ALBION v. OLD BOYS bagff'Thaded cdCKs snaaea their opponents For ai SenL C °° k ’ and Davis were always "promFor Old Boys, Hearne was the he«;t fnr backs ’ Ri?hfr°ds\ P°ea?ce Pa and a ThompsoS sh °yen outstanding form d Thom Pson gfna» a S n C d° r VTneSt th fo ? Th °~ At aK. h^k^ K t e h " zie ' for Thompson scored after agood°run B yS ’

r'aiia UNIVERSITY- v. MARIST BSSmM half-time University led by 21 points to a try 6 bvKS,™ 1 ? the second spell was ?un. y c y assidy'S 1 ve O r r ted ar ‘ St aftCr a g °° d ‘&°) g ° ala Mr J. Gough was referee. m u SENIOR RESERVE C Technical Old Boys 17, University 3- ??±^ m , n 14 -r,u High Sehool Old Boy y I' Christchurch 3; KaiapT 2I I » S^n d .° rad ?. A — High School Old Boys Ist 0 glaTO 14: West Old B °>' s 6. ® s- S rn? ad . , Grade H.—Merivale 7, Kaiapoi s ’-rS h a lst S >ur f h 6 ’ Lyttelton 3. P Third Grade A.—Kaiapoi 32, ChristCh 3 : University A 18, Marist 9. Third Grade B.—West Old Boys 18 Knwo a Jd I 3: High Sch ° ol Old B °r s £ Third Grade C.—Boys’ High School 22 ve?sity S D y 0 8 ’ St ‘ Bede ’ s Colle S e 23, UniFourth Grade.—Merivale 27. West Old Boys 0: Albion B 9. Marist 6; Albion A 6 ’ }o m A 3; o Ll nwood 14, Collegians 3. Under .18 A.—Sydenham 16, Nev/ BrighoS ch sJ cal <? ld B °y s 8 - Linwood 0; Albion 22, High School Old Boys 6. Under 18 B.—Papanui Technical Old Boys 20, Christchurch West 0; Boys’ High School 9, Technical College 6; Papanui Technical College 6, Marist 3. ‘Under 17.—Technical Old Boys 24, North Canterbury 0: Albion 6, Sydenham 6; Marist 26, West Old Boys 0: Technical 2 ld TT Boys A 47, High School Old Boys B 0; High School Old Boys A 48, Technical mar B 3 yS B °’ Marist lla Cathedral GramUnder Bst 'Jib.—Merivale 28, Cathedral Grammar 0; Marist 9, Christchurch 0; Linwood 18, High School Old Boys 0Kaiapoi 14. Albion 9; Technical Old Boys 43, Richmond 0. Under 7st 71b.—Sydenham 33, Christchurch 3; Kaiapoi 26, Marist 3; High School Old Boys 14, North Canterbury 0; Technical Old Boys 59, Cathedral Grammar 0; Albion 29, Linwood B 3. Under 6st 71b.—Albion 20, Christchurch A 0; New Brighton 33, Merivale 0; Sydenham A 5, Marist 3; Sydenham B 24, Lyttelton 0; Christchurch B 3, Linwood A 0. Under sst 71b.—Merivale 6, Sydenham A 3; Marist 9, Sydenham B 0; Kaiapoi 22, Albion 0;. Christchurch A 14, Lyttelton 3; Linwood B beat Christchurch B.

REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS SELECTED

The following 19 players have been chosen by the Canterbury selectors (Messrs L. G. Loveridge and J. O. Hattersley) to train for the match against Wellington on July 6:— Backs: P. Callanan, W. McHugh, R. S. Thomson, D. Thurston, C. Brown, J. D. Morton, J. Roach, P. Kearney, P. Vincent. Forwards: S. O’Neill, P. Gilmour, A. Lee, M. Eddington, H. Sturrock, D. Herman, K. Bain, R. H. Duff, F. Hobbs, A. D. McKenzie. A number of University players were not available.