FOOTBALL.
[Australian it N.Z. Cable Association.] WALKS V. IRELAND. (Received this clay at 8 a.m.) LONDON, March Lb Playing International Rugby at Swansea in line weather, with an attendance of 40.000 Wales beat Ireland by 11—8. Both packs made fine rushes, while the Welsh forwards he:*led bettor than their opponents. After twenty-five minutes desperately hard play Stephenson kicked a penalty goal for Ireland and just before the interval Hopkins scored a try fur Wales, which Rees converted. Tho next minute' Hanrnlum went over for 3rd and and Stephenson converted, the half-time scores being Ireland 8. Wales 5. The Welsh forwards were most dashing and H-srrnra scored an unconverted try. A beautiful bout of passing hv the Welsh three-quarters ended in Rowe Harding getting a try. hut Rees’ kick hit the post. Wales thoroughly deserved their victory. Their forwards, halves and full-back were splendid.
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Hokitika Guardian, 15 March 1926, Page 2
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143FOOTBALL. Hokitika Guardian, 15 March 1926, Page 2
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