RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 242, 1 July 1918, Page 10

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

PLAY IN THE MUD PETONE BEAT WELLINGTON COLLEGE Athletic Park was not in a fit state for liugby on Saturday, but (he union oflicials considered it wise to go on with the principal match. There was a good crowd present, but only a mud scramble was witnessed. However, there is much to be said in favour of the decision to "go on with the game." Details of the play (apart from the scores) woiiM interest no one, for the character of the game is fully given when it is described as a mud scramble.

In the first spell Petono established a lead of six pointe. Arthur Parker and Shtuwghan scored tries, and Ambler kioked a goal from a mark. For Welliugton College Smith scored a try. Petone, 9; Wellington Collego, 3. In the second spell College started off with a forward rush, which Petono only slopped by a clever mark. Some passing on Petoiio'e part saw the win# threequarter thrown out at the corner flag. B. Thomas scored from the ensuing lineout, and he converted the try. Petono, U; College, 3. Very dull play followed, but Pelono kept close to tho College lino and at length Arthur Parker got over. From another forward rush Albert Parker scored. Neither try was converted. Petone, 20; College, 3. Good footwork by the Petono forwards drove College back again, and after somo creditable passim; Arthur Parker crossed the line. Petone, 23; College, 3. The College forwards attacked vigorously, and on two occasions only a determined defence saved tho situation for Petone. In both these "eaves" Nyhan , was instrumental in getting his 6ide out of trouble. College came again, and through weak tackling Ward got over in a good position. Petone. 23; College, 6. Before tho end Pole added another try for I'etone, and B. Thomas ("inverted it. The final scores were: Petoue, 2S; Wellington College, 6. Mr. A. Simpson was referee.

ORIENTAL AND WELLINGTON JUNIORS DRAW. The junior match Wellington v. Oriental was played at Athletic Park. Eacti side scored '(i points. For Oriental, L. Smith scored two tries, lor Wellington, lieymilds and Piitlcison stored tries.