FOOTBALL.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 September 1923, Page 4

FOOTBALL.

[by TF.LF.O RAIMI—T*ER PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] R L'GTiY CONFERENCE. WELLINGTON, Sep. 3. At a conference between members oi tbe New Zealand and New South Wales Rugby Unions, matters of import to both countries were discussed. A proposal to include Australian players in the team to play in England next year was definitely turned down, on the ground that it was desirable both should retain a distinct identity in louring combinations. Another subject was the terms to govern tours of Xew South Wales and New Zealand teams, and nil arrangement was come to which, however, will not iie published until New South Wales formally accepts it. New South Wales’ difficulties in lighting the League game were gone into, and the help afforded lnv Xew Zealand was fully recognised. An understanding was reached that while Xew South Wales should paddle its own canoe it will have the fullest sympathy and support from the New Zealand Union.

The disparity of referee rulings was discussed. It appears where free kicks are awarded in Now South Wales, scrums only are in some cases awarded in X’ew Zealand. It was decided to devise a plan to bring about uniformity in both Councils.