RUGBY

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 229, 22 June 1921, Page 9

RUGBY

WELLINGTON UNION

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETS

Mr. J. Prcndoville presided over the Weekly meeting of the Wellington Rugby Union, held lust evening. Allan Vincent, Richards applied for readmission. He admitted having played two games under the League rules, 'but preferred tho Rugby code. It was derided to recommend the application , lor favourable consideration. It was also decided to recommend that favourable ■consideration bo given to tho application for readmission of Maurice C. Rhodes. The John Swinson Co. Ltd. wrote forwarding a cheque for .610 as n contribut'on towards the first aid outfit at Athletic Park. This outfit has already been secured.

The secretary of the Johnsonville Club wrote stating that owing to special circumstances the club was unable to place n team in the field last Saturday. The explanation was accepted. Tho Referees’ Association wrote complaining about insulting language having been used towards a referee by a player. There was also a complaint of young fellows, mostly under the influence of liquor, congregating around tho entrance to the referees’ and players’ rooms, and after heated argument often finishing up by fighting. It was resolved, on the motion of the ■chairman, that the letters from the Referees’ Association be sent to the police, in order that they may taka such action us may bo considered necessary, and particularly to prevent the congregation at the referees' room after tho game; also that the Referees’ Association be informed that tho room—subject to its use by the officials of the union and tho Red Cross men, is under the control of the referees. The Referees’ Association wrote recommending that all goal-posts under the jurisdiction of the union should bo padded similar to those at Athletic Park, and it was decided to hold over the matter in order that inquiries may be made. Referees have difficulty towards the end of a'game at this time of tho year in seeing the crossbar in tho dusk, and Hie Referees’ Association suggested that the crossbars at Athletic Park should be painted white. It was decided to adopt the suggestion. The Hutt Club's balance-sheet forwarded to tho union showed Assets, freehold property, £250; deposits and interest, -E-tlO Is. Sd.; aud cash at bank, £67 Is. lOd.

Tho committee was notified by the New Zealand Union that M. Nicholls and Standee. were required to be prepared to come to Wellington to play in the Possibles-Probables match on July G.

A TEAM LEAVES THE FIELD

TWO WEEKS' SUSPENSION IMPOSED.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Palmerston North, June 21.

At last night’s meeting of the Manawatu Rugby Union a lengthy discussion ensued as to the penalty to be meted cut to the Kia Toa senior fifteen for walking, off the ground during the progress of their game against Jackeytown last Saturday as a protest against the rulings of the referee. Messrs. Thomas end M'Swcenoy, members of the club, attended, and pointed out that their team had for some time been opposed to tho referee appointed to conduct the game, and notwithstanding rtiis fact, he had been assigned to three of their matches running. Although the feeling against him was strong, still they were prepared to abide by his decisions provided the same were impartial and juat. They considered that he had awarded tries which should not have been given, and other of his rulings were erroneous. These factors had led to the team refusing to play on after half-time. They had requested that another referee be appointed so as to avoid trouble. After mature consideration the union decided to suspend the team for two playing Saturdays.

SCOTS COLLEGE V. PALMERSTON

HIGH SCHOOL.

By Teldgraph—Special Correspondent. Palmerston North, June 21

The match Scots College v. Palmerston North High School arranged for showvisitors was played to-day before a very good crowd, considering it was the opening day. Unfortunately the game wns spoilt through rain falling just after the opening stages. An even break marked the beginning, the advantage ultimately resting with the Wellington team, per medium of a. cross kick by Potatau. An excellent line kick by Brophy frustrated the advantage, and Saywell set the ■ School on the attack, but good defensive work was shown by the visiting backs, Bowen 'being chiefly noticeable. The tackling at this stage was deadly, and a groat deal of advantage did not lay with etf’fer side. Ultimately Bennett made a nice opening for the home team and play was taken to the Scots’ last line of defence, and the resultant line out ended in possession going to the School, and A. Tovey made the most"of the opportunity and registered first blood. Play now became very strenuous, and a hard battle ensued. Play travelled up and down field, but at half-time no further scorb had resulted. M'Uvide with a nice movement set the visitors going just after the opening of the second half, but he was nicely accounted for by Law. Tait should have improved on the effort, but he fried to pot and spoilt an opportunity. TTie rain was now falling fairly heavily, and any attempt to handle the ball accurately was out of the question. Forward Tishes became characteristic, the home team eventually pressing the advantage, which ended in the leather going out to Saywell. who dived over and registered the second try. The kick at. goal was unsuccessful. The remainder of the game resolved l itself into attack and counter-attack, but nt the call of time no further score had been obtained, and the local team left the ground winners by 6 points to nil. Mr. Fraser carried the whistle.

MAORI TEAM SELECTED.

Tho Maori team to tour Australia has been selected, Mr. W. T. Parata, president of the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union, who is to act ns manager of tho team, having advised tho secretary of the New Zealand Union (Mr. H. E. Combs) that the following players will comprise tho combination

Backs: Kuril. Mnpu (Hawke's Bay); Phillips (Marlborough); Pratt <Rangitikei); Peanga (Wanganui): Tureia (Poverty Buy): Pitman (Auckland); Keeps, Stewart, Gra.lfam j (Bay of Plenty).

Forwards: Eparahana (Thames); David, Gemmell, Hebberley z (Hawke’s Bay); Pino, Tampa (Poverty Bay); Bannister (Canterbury); Jacobs, Broughton (Horowhanna); Love (Wellington); Kokoriko, Mnrakn (Bay of Plenty). The team is to assemble in Auckland, and, before leaving for Sydney, it. is hoped to arrange a match against Auckland. The Maoris are dim in Sydney in time to play the first match on July 23. Dates of other engagements are: July 27. country match; July 30, match in Sydney; August 1 (holiday), match in Sydney.

In a school football mntqh yesterday afternoon Petone District High drew with Newtown, 3 all.

The total exports of pulp and paper from Canada for tho last current year nre valued at £32,600,000. If pulpwood exports are added, it brings tho total to as compared with £21,500,000 fox 1919,