RUGBY.

Hutt News, Volume 2, Issue 47, 1 May 1930, Page 10

RUGBY.

MARIST (19) v. HUTT (14). <

Marist /three tries, 2 converted, penalties; Hutt 3 tries (by Pomare, Monigatti and H. Hinton), one converted by Pomare, and a penalty goal by Toad.

A b,ig crowd witnessed a stirring game between these two teams. With about four minutes to go, Marist were leading 16—14, and it was at this stage Hutt lost a glorious opportunity, of winning the match. The ball came out to the backs, and Nees in possession, threw an atrocious pass to Todd who had a clear run in with only a couple oi yards to go. Marist cleared to. Hutt's twenty-five where a penalty for off-side play saw the opportunity turned to good account, which gave the town side a five point lead and. victory. The JLrst spell was notable for the .fact' that Hutt definitely outplayed their opponents, finishing up with a half-time lead of nine points (14 —5). The second half saw the positions reversed. Marist scored a snap try from the kick off, which, was converted. Shortly after a free kick was taken by Stiver, the ball hitting the crps* bar and bouncing over which left the scores 14 —13 in Hutt's favour. TJp and down play fol-; lowed, Hutt'making, strenuous efforts to increase their lead and Marist striving hard to head the scoring. A very simple toy gave the greens a lead. Hutt were, in their opponents' twenty-jfive where a quick throw-in caught the reds napping, the ball being booted right down to the goal line,: where two Hutt backs got in ano another 's road, with the result that a Marist player, picked up and ran over. The kick into touch rule was in "operation, it being clearly noticed that there were less passing movements than usual, many of the backs kicking to touch, consequently complete passing movements were rare. Qn the Marist side Gnming placed a very strong hand, his^ powerful, line kicking and sure handling contributing in no small measure to his side's victory. McDonald and Robins (an exX^ague player), weTe two backs very prominent throughout the game. Barry was the outstanding forward^ on the visiting side. Stiver also played well. The Hutt full back, Jarman, ran too much witJh the ball, being caught in possession, several times. Hie line kicking was good. Of the wings Pomare got most to do and did his work well. Todd on the other wing did not get a real chance to show his worth. An inclination to run iii iris own twentyfive, instead of finding touch, was a weakness in Ms play, which is /probably the result of playing under the amended rale. However, there was nothing in his showing in this match which is likely to alter the opinion formed of him as a very promisng player. Nees was disappointing after his showing in the practice, matches. His most noticeable fault was bad passing and also the timing of 'his trans-

fers. McKay and Feeney were not up to their usual form but another game together should make a big difference. Judge, behind the scrum, got the ball away very quickly during the first half, but faded away in the second spell, no doubt due to lack of condition. His work was handicapped a good deal OAving to the way the ball trickled out of the scrum. Dowsett as rovex, was prominent on attack. The vanguard battled hard. Peek was outstanding, being "followed very closely by H. Hinton, Roberts^ Monigatti, Skelton, R. Hinton and Wood. It was evident that a little more weight is needed in the scrum." as Marist often regained possession by pushing the local pack off the ball. The tackling of the forwards was uniformly good, but the same cannot be said about the backs, some of whom were inclined to -nan alongside their men instead of diving low. NOTES. . The servicies of Ball wouljd have' made a big difference to the side in the first match. With this player at centre, particularly in' the second spell, the local backs would have penetrated .j.'ue2i further. The lack of a penetrating back was felt throughout the game; Many ■ local supporters were '' moaning" after the game, because their side lost and 1 advanced all sorts of reasons for it. The "referee as- usual, was given credit for a.„''lot of things '' which he did not deserve.... We would, remind "supporters that this sort of thing does no good, and may affect the players. One and all should bear in mind ''that the ' ' A " Qbmpetition is a harder proposition than the "B" Grade./ They should be proud the fact that team made suclr a strong Showing against a side like Marist, who c'a.ii:' always be depended upon to niaket^e leaders "step on it" to win. ■A nother\; factor to bear in mind is that 'he local side included, nuany players, "consequently' finished team work earindit be expected;fbra matcli or twb; With Ball; Russell- and Baker to find places inlthe team," the side can.yet t-e v aterially strengthened.

This week's game is against Poneke who have a very solid, team. Their forwards know every trick of t>he game and they possess a capable back line with players such as Julian, Weal, Pelham and EdgaT.

Over a thousand spectators witnessed Saturday's game—B64' paid for admission.

LOWER GRADE RESULTS. Junior A lost to Onslow, 6—5. Onslow kicked two penalty goals. The "A?s" will have a good side when the team settles down. Ross played an outstanding game at full back. A lot of interest was taken in the -lialf-back OSundgreen), who has been hooking for the Seniors "during the past three or four seasons. An 'inclination to get amongst the forwards' is only natural in a player who has been playing ivj, the front row, T&ere was., however, good evidence that he .will soon shake

down into a solid half back,

Tho Junior "B's" went" under to Petono by 34 to 5. , Only three members of this team have played together before consequently it is reasonable to assume that a big improvement vviil

..1,-c plr.ee. afifr a match or two. Several move players will be available thi^ week, who.should strengthen the team considerably.

The remaining grades commence i. atohe's this week. We again ask boys between the ages of 10 and. 17 to reporr. for inclusion in'the fifth grade team.