RUGBY FOOTBALL

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 306, 20 September 1920, Page 6

RUGBY FOOTBALL

WELLINGTON V. WAIRARAPA RUNAWAY VICTORY FOR HOME TEAM Some 3000 spectatorsrwre wesenWt ttie A i ,Met a match was played between the Wairarapa Bweby »P"senUlWes Wellington flftccn^..i h6 a SS although Wclto write home jj nointa to 11. their work I linrcton won bi 38 o ... wa s eslacked science and Amah Mc]li pcclally noticqftble -rrr a j rara p il forwards throughout which the half-time the scores predominated, and at hall Wellington's faod d who was the leading spirit badly shaken jrJ the flrs \ B wh " told inose their dash. Wellington -«i t well what they liked, though t4 P pla/ed in a very perfunctory manner. H. - Smith J s ®*.' Clark., li niton tet un an attack which ended in fefonrarfj then which led to Ifatnoii scoring from a in the ascendant. Carson put 111 ft fins in tue ascen trnns f erre d to Vurrov who lined in Bplendld style-olio I nf f series Of lino kicks by, the Wpllincton, however, levelled up the scored with dramatic suddenness. Alear flffl a return kick in neutral torHtnrv and fast following up led to a mß a in'g rUßh—Jackson to De. Clifton- to Jackson, who touched down with good effect Thomas's kick at eoai was fnmieos. Wellington, 6; Wairarapa. 6. Wellington wiv attacked, and the failure of Aitkcn lr? receive an easy nasß from Uorner right on tho llnHoPt an otherwise certain try. The local forwards then, took a hand in the game, and Ryan scored in the corner ,1 » bv De Clifton. U'homaß converted Wellington. 11; Wairarapa. 6. Alimmodiatelv afterwards Thomas touched down from loil' C ™ e Tsnvre*ul\ne Welilngton .scored an unconverted try within two minutes. D Al"ar (who came on in place of bonier' j twnine the triok from a Passing rush started by O. Tilyard. Wellington, 17, Wairarapa, 6. Other tries were lost thXeh careless handling. Wairarapa s poor display suggested moralised by the abaciHwh well on iu the game they also lost F., Booth, whn retired with an Injury to his ribsJackson, who was one of the few Wellington backs "ho took matters seriously, brought the home toatn b score up to 25 bv means of two good tries, one of which w'as converted by Win. Other tries were obtained for tho winners by J. liiyara, Aitken, and Troy, two of which Malm convortod. Near the call ot time Warke touched down for Wairarapa, and Mat-son converted. Mr. J. Kins was refereo. WELLINGTON V. CANTERBURY VIBITOHS WIN BY 16 TO 13. (By Telegraph.—Special Eeporter.) Christchurch, September 18. In glorious weather, and beforo about 7000 people, the Wellington t°u l 'l n SA ea JL met ancf defeated the Canterbury fifteen Wi> to-dav by 16 points to 13. llio matcn was a good one to watch, the pace heme on from start to finish. Canterbury as a aide played well together, but. there weic no star performers in the fifteen. Curn mines und Hasell were tho pick of tho forwards, whilst Ford and 11''Cormick wero the most conspicuous in the backs. Again the Wellington team showed noticeable signs of stateness, especially so iu the backs, most of whom found it strenuous ■to make a run. All, however, worked together well in passing rushes, but as good as the rushes may have been they Jacked the sting that was evident earlier in the season. To tho forwards must be gnen great credit. Canterbury, with 25 minutes goue, had run up 13 Points-a bi„ hurdle for any team to overtake, but the Wellington vanguard played the game ot their lives in the second spell, and this won the game. , For the number of knock-outs the game was remarkable, though tho contest was very clean right throughout. First, Fitzgerald (Canterbury) had to leave tho field, and a couplo of minutes later H. tucholls was carried oil with a, badly kicked leg. W< O'Sullivan next seriously hurt his wrist, and tho game had no sooner been started again, when M'Leod (Canterbury! also retired. .Just near timo JlCabe, who roplaccd O'Sullivan, broke a bone in lus ankle and retired. The bell then went, but there was still another-Jlahn having to be carried oil as a result of a kick. The teams were:— Wellington.—Brook, 0 Sullivan, ltyan, Christopherson, M. Nicholls, Roberts, H. Nicholls, Calcinai, Standen, _ Hughes, Hark- ; ness,' Wilson, Pearce, Malin, J. Shearer. Canterbury.—Evans, Ford, Wilson, M Lcod, Fitzgerald. M'Cormick, Sandman, Carnegie, Hasell, Munro, Henderson, Cumnungs, Jackson, M'Leary. , Wellington won the toss, and from tho kick-oil Canterbury went to the attack, but Malin cleared at a critical juncture. Back came the home team, but a certain try was lost them by on-side play. The free-kick went out at half-way, and here tho Canterbury backs got going, and the ball wont out to M'Leod, who raced across far out. Tho kick failed. Canterbury 3, Wellington nil: The home team were playing with more dash than their opponents, and near Half-way a passing rush was started, which ended in Hasell scoring. He was also successful with the kick, B—o. Wellington began to "attack, and from half-way Itoberts just failed to l&nd a goal from a mark, Half-way was tho scene of play for a while, but a home passing bout, which found all the Wellington backs out "of position, ended in Ford scoring. M'Ltod converted; 13—0. Malin, by good, work, took play to tho Canterbury twenty-fiv<»; and J(. Nicholls went on on his own, but he lost the bull.Regaining it iu a flash, ho went across near tho posts. Roberts added the major points; 13—5. Wellington were now playing with more confidence,jind Canterbury had to defend hard?" A "good kick by Evanß .sent tho visitors back to half-way, and in this region from a free, M. Nicholls landed a beautiful goal; 13—8. From now till half-time the only incident was a passing rush that Just failed to see O'Sullivan What wind had been blowing swung round when tho teams went on for the second spell, and Wellington again had to face it. Itoberts and his backs threw the ball about, and three times in succession Wellington were unlucky not to score. Subsequently Hughes followed up last, ami, heating Ford badly, scored. M. Nicliolls's kick hit the post; 13—11. At this stage Fitzgerald retired hurt, his place being taken by O'Malley. Good work by Roberts anil Wilson, and pretty line-kicking by Brook, put Canterbury on the defensive, and from a loose rush Calcinai picked up and broke away.. He passed to Harkness, who scored an easy try. M. Nicholls converted; 13—16. A few moments later, H. Nicholls, in collaring M'Lood, injured his leg, and soon afterwards O'Sullivan. went oil. In a melee near half-way M'Leod sustained a head injury, and left the field. M'Cabe, who had replaced O'Sullivan, next luado a good run, but he was collared near the line, a bone In his aukle being broken. The bell now went with play in midficld, but there was still another casualty, Malin having to bo carried oil. Mr. B. Watson (Dunedin) was refereo. • TEAM RETURN HOME REVIEW OF THE TOUli. By the Wahine, which arrived from Lyttelton yesterday, morning, returned tho Wellington touring team, and what a sorry sight they presented! There was hardly one fit man in the team, bandages and plaster being evident everywhere. Though they failed to bring back the Ranfurly Shield, the team were in good spirits, and all wero of on# opinion; that Southland deserved their win on the game they played laßt Wednesday. A prominent member of the team who 1 was interviewed said that in future only tho number of matches set down in tho Ranfurly Shield regulations (six) should be played "Take this season, for instance. The shield had been: defended on ton occasions, and on the eleventh, wo lost. Without detracting from the merit of Southland's win, I givo it as my opinion that if they, had met us earlier in the season a different tale would have beon told. The Wellington team is stnlein fact, stale is no word for the way members feel. It is hard work for most of them to run, whilst the majority of the nlavers nro so knocked about that they think twico beforo going low." Hospitality was everywhere shown to the team, and in this direction the Canterbury Union excelled. i As an appreciation of tho efforts made on their behalf the team at Christchurch on Saturday presented their maunger, Mr. yf F llornlg, with a case of pipes.

"CURTAIN-RAISER" AT THE PARK. A "curtain-raiser" was staged at the Athletic Park on Saturday between tho A and B third-class representatives. Tho B. team won by 11 points to nil, Seadden, Morgan, and Richardson each scoring a try. Parslow converted one. CIYIL SERVIOE TOURNAMENT. The semi-final in the Civil Service Rugby tournament was played on Saturday be' tween Publio Trust and Government Info, tho former office winning by 11 points to 5. For tho winners tries wero secured by Nicholls. Christie, and Bullard, ore of which Gillespie converted. Muir scored a try, for Government Life, which Murdock converted. SENIOR OADET COMPETITION. Following are tho results of the second round of tho Senior Cadet competition;— 36 Coy. (Petone) defeated 29 Coy. (Pctuue Technical School) by 13 points to 5. flgt.< Major Tetley, Set. M'Kenzie, and Opl Hoi11b scored for the winners, 42 Coy. (KUbirnie) defeated 41 Coy 'Brooklyn) by 15 point# to nil. Bgt. Butterworth, Roberts. Crcrar and Meaker (2) seorod for the winners. 21 Coy. (St. Anne's) defeated 37 Coy. (Upper Hutt) by 57 noints to 3. Ward (4|, Corby (2), Smith (2), Archer (2), Johns, Charles. Barton, Fulford, and Brewer scor< i ed for the winners. Six tries wero converted. I ; A SHIPPING FIXTURE. | ' Tho annual Rugby football match be-1 ) tween tho combined shinning companies ] and the Union Company resulted in a win for the latter by 10 points to Z. The , first spell was very even, and half-time ] came without any score. During the Bee- , oiid half JL'Ooll scored for the Union Company and converted hiß own try. Styck also scored for the Union Company, and M'Coll converted. Burke kicked a penalty , goal for the combined companies. Mr. H. Paton was referee. THE MOASCTR CUP PALMERfiTON NORTH DEFEAT AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. By Telegranh—Press Association. Palmorston North, September 18. Over 10,000 people -witnessed the semi-final of tho Moascar Oup competition hero today, when Palmerston North Boys' High School played tho Auckland Grammar School. It was the greatest contest seen liore for many years, and was always fast and open, idonjt weather prevailed. Palmerston had a i-light advantage iu weight. From tho cutset they attacked vigorously, keeping Auckland close on the twenty-five yards line. The visitors made repeated counter-atacks, -which were invariably repelled. Tho home forwards wero superior, and pressed to the last line, where a great battle ensued. Riggs secured from a splendid opening, scoring in a handy position. Hodder converted. Palmerston. 5; Auckland, nil. After halftime tho game grew moro exciting. The Palmerston backs shone well, but Auckland's rearguard wero almost invariably prevented from getting into action by the brilliant onslaughts of tho opposing forwards. The gamo ended without further score. TO-MORROW'S FINAL GAME. v The final gamo for tho Moascar Cup will tako .placo hetwoon Christchurch Boyb 'High School and Palmerston North High I School at the Athletic Park to-morrow, at 3 p.m. Secondary school football, has always been very prpular with tho ■Wellington public, and all those able to be present on Tuesday should not miss this opportunity of seeing the two leading teams of the Dominion maulge in the good open gamo that goes to popularly Rugby football. The Palmerston North team will arrive Iy. the Main Trunk express to-day, and will be put yP,.®; 1 'J lO Hotel Bristol. Both teams will dine together after the match at the when tho cup will be presented. Tlu mntrh is under tho control of the iow Zealand Rugby i '" ot s all . n Vj lon, M ? n Bfc "t rpserved Beats will bo bold. -Mr* M'Kenzie, of Wairarapa, will referee. Tho following will represent Palmerston North Tiif'ks' Brophy. Pay well. Hodder (ciipLaw Leot, y Sollltt, Akuira; forwards; Turner Dawber, Harrison, Gemmell, Stan nard Moffatt, Butler, Riggß. v ®"? er | e A cicstsncli: Sinclair, Johnston, Yorth, and Hirini. OTHER MATCHES ' 0T4.G0 (23) V.: SOUTH CANTERBURY (12)- • He Telegraph-Vr"" Mfnoiatton. Dunedin, September 18. ntaco and South Canterbury met at ' Cansbrook this afternoon, in {J e .' re5 ®"'® TowardsTe end ofthe'spell OwlesS Taylor, scored two further ! trto and°Berry cne, and Turnbull coni T erted one of these. ! MAKLBOROUGH 16) T WEST WAST (3). , Ky Telesr*r.n-Pmw Association. Blonholm, September 14. Tho Seddon Shield match between Hart hnrouali (holders) and West Coast -uas played Ixitoo a; rc^f l d th^"gl ; Anal score being: A.ariDoiougu, Coast, 3. ' AUCKLAND (37) V. BAY OF PLENTY (17). Bv Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, September 18. i In a Rugbv match Auckland defeated 1 haU-time was 17 to ml in Auckland s | favour. _____ ■ VISIT OF SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM <R-eo. September 19, 5'.5 p.m.) I Cape Town, September 18. Tn accenting New Zealand's invitation, ...Wprt tfl the English Union laws and in- ' terpretationß being tho first conditions. th<? South African Ruirby Board decided to ' send twenty-nine players and a manage!. who will leave in tho last week in April ! or the first week in May. It lias been agreed to accept five matches in Austra--1 lia-three on the outward journey and I two on the. return-so arranged as to allow ! at least two days interval.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. I