RUGBY

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 294, 31 August 1918, Page 9

RUGBY

INTER-COLLEGIATE TOURNEY WELLINGTON DEFEAT WANCANUI (By Telegraph-Special Correspondent.) Wanganui, August 3U. v The inter-collegiate tournament concluded to-day with a meeting between Wanganui' and Wellington. The gamo was lust, and exciting from start, to finish, and furnished some exciting play. Wellington had tho hick to win by 13 points to 11, but the teams were so evenly matched that it was just a tossup which was going to leave the field victorious. In tho first half Wellington had slightly the best of the game, and put up thirteen points to the local school's live. Wangamii were at a. disadvantage for some time owing to one of tho wing three-quarters showing evidences of Injury to his foot, sustained in Monday's match with Christchurch. Eventually he was replaced, and the teams became more equal in strength. In. the second half Wanganui played a magnilicont game, and assault after assault was made on the Wellington line, but tho nippy little blacks played a sterling game, and put up such a strong defence that it seemed as if there was no vulnerable point in'their lino. , Wellington at last relieved and invaded Wangamii territory. and then Bryco made the sensational run of the clay. At midway ho passed to tho second five-eighths, but. the latter failed to take tho ball. 13ryce against secured the ball, and made a brilliant and dashing run through the Wellington line, which ho crossed amidst the greatest excitement. •Wanganui. once again assumed the offensive, and just on time Wellington's line was again crossed, but the kick, which if successful would have made the scores equal, went just a couple of inches too wide. Time was called with Wellington the victors by 13 to 11. Ward and Nicholls scored tries for Wellington, both being converted by Nicholls, who also kicked a goal from a mark. Bryco, Glasgow, and Weekes scored for Wanganui. one try being converted. It was generally admitted that the game was one of the fastest and most attractive ever seen on local grounds, and AVellington were the recipients of many congratulations upon their win.