RUGBY.

Hutt News, Volume 3, Issue 3, 12 June 1930, Page 10

RUGBY.

HUTT ('11) v. OLD BOYS (6)

The above teams provided a .stirring game for a large crowd of spectators who came away well Satisfied with the fare served up. Old Boys fieldeda v::ry heavy pack of forwards, who kept t-he (local side fairly busy during the Vst spell, but were unable to foot it with, the fast Hutt pack after the in-prval. Old Boys' backs, during the early stages, were well 'served with, the ball, with t3ie result that they w.eut <;10oe to scoring on two, ot three; occasions. Only •brilliant tackling- on the part of Conke stopped what looked like certain tries.. Anther solid tackle bY H. Iliutoi:. vin-

ended the big Old Boys' forward. Hand when less than a yard .from the line.

The reds also took tieir turn in attack. Ball made a brilliant cut/in down toe' centre, but his pass to Busseii »vt,ut astray as that player did not get.up. fuiekly enough. Later on Cock 2 made a good opening but again Bussell was too far away to take the pass. Hutt *s f*:-st try was the result of a nice centre by Bnssell, the ball being snappel up by Cooke wiio, ruuning straight to tine full back, passed out to Pomare for the centre to score a nice, try. Hutt's second try emanated froim McKay who cut round the blind side of a scrum, and after making a nice run passed out to Bail who went over in the cocv.or with, two or three tedders hanging 011. The second spell was notable for the loose rushes of the red forwards, who literally ran the heavier Old Boys: off their legs. The ex-Collegians spear tb.& greater part of this., spell in their own ' &alf, making occasional sorties mto •their opponents' territory, some of which got within striking distance of the goal line. Hutt went very c>.-ist; to scoring on several' occasions. "Wood and Peck each made determined efforts to score, in''the south-west corner, "tire." corner flag being knocked O/or both times. Sail appeared to score ° brililiant try on the blind side wh.'.vn he received the ,ball about a foot from the touch line and cut through a bunch of defenders to ground the leather "by the corner flag. tJnfortunately the tors lining the touchline, otostruot^tl the line umpire's view and that inclivrJual ruled that the player's foot had gone out. Complete passing movements were .scarce. Barely did the ball come out cleanly from either scrum, consequently the inside backs were usually smothered before the movements got well under way. Sound tackling on botii sides also nipped many passing rushes in tihe ,bud. N Several factors contributed to Hutt's victory. The pace and mobility «f the Ted forwards has neveT been more noticeable than in this match. Weight is not everything as Old Boys must thave realised before the game was over. Emerson, MePherson and Hand, all exceptionally big men, were found wanting in pace during the latter- part of the game. Cooke's pace and deadfljy tackling, together with his snap 'line kicking, was of inestimable value to

.his side. He was well backed up by other players in the ,reargua»dy partieuilarily McKay and Pomare, who used tihe lino 'with sound judgment. Jarcnan showed a complete return to form, his line kicking- being a feature.-; of the game. Ball was the best of the wingers getting through a lot pf work in convincing style. RiasseH was not anticipating the play too well, otherwise he might have bagged a. couple of tries. McKay is showing fine form Behind the scrum,. He varies- his play nicely, so ■that the opposition are kept guessing as •to his next move. Feeriey used /Ehe short punt with much success. Todd -went wefli as .wing forward: He should give his hookers a sight of the Iball before putting,it in tie Serum. All ■iAe^^fowax'dS.'w.oTked.yha'Tdj'; with Peck securing his usual share of the ball in the line outs. Woods' fast: following up was of great value to Ms side. Mr. 8., Paion controlled the game to the satisfaction of the players, but not to a section of the crowd. One would like to see some of these same barrackei^s join up wittb. the Eeferees Association. As a result of SatuTday's matches/Hatt move up into second plaice, along with Old Boys, Athletic and Eastbourne, with Petone and Marist on top, one point ahead of the four named. L.OWEB GBADE > BESULTS. Junior 'A defeated Scots College uid Boys 35—3. / The A's played a fluq open game. Prominent among the •backs were Sundgreen, Cohen, Boss1, Hanseh and Bix-Trott. George, Books, and Dix shone out in tiie forwards. , The Junior B's were drawn against JohnsonviUe on Kelburn Park. As only nine of the B's turned up the game <vas defaulted on the ground. It looks as though this team will have to be "witlLdrawn. The Thirds had a run-away victory over Varsity C to the tune of 32 to 3. Fourths defeated Melrose 14—0. OJli ver was the oisitstanding back. Miller, McHolm and Dalton were the best of the forwards. The Fifths notched theix first victory by defeating Technical Old Boys 22-3. Sixths drew with Oriental 6 all. ' Summary. —Matches played 7, won 5, drew 1, lost 1. ' NOTES. If any further argument was needed Ito bring before t<he Borough Council I the dej>lofa,ble lack of accommodation for spectators on the Becreation ground lit was supplied last Saturday when hundreds of people could see only parts of the senior game. This is not the right Way to make our fine Becreation Ground popular. Let us hope that something will be done to remedy matters before Saturday week;

Local supporters who journey to Athletic Park this Saturday should endeavour to crowd together as much as possible. Concerted effort when ban-suck-ing has a great effect upon*any team. It will be ti novel experience for many of the senior team to be taking part in the principal game on the Park. We ihope that they will not suffer from nerves. • •

Cooko 's tackling is an object lesson to young players. He not only gets his man but also makes sxrre that he is out of action.

Concerning the Junior B 's, it may be assumed .that failing a fuill muster of players -a.t the gym. i^nigh'tj, their match will be, defaulted. Thojse who •have not been turning up to * the matches, should bear in mind the fact that should this fteam be withdrawn ."from the competition^ at least ten keen pOayers will be minus a game every Satua-day.

As the result of Saturday's gate, the fundl. in aid of the injured player in hospital wiQl benefit very eonsideraJbly. Some returns have yet to come in, but the total should be 'wit&in the vicinity of £80. Mrs La Koehe has very kindily donated a hand-ipainted cushion to 'be raffled in aid of this fund.

The Secretary will be pleased to hear from supporters who can transport players to the Paxk this Saturday. Tele T phone 769 between 5 and 7 p.m.

A donation of £1 is acknowledged with thanks from Mr. V. x Clendon.