RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4505, 16 September 1930, Page 3

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

JUNIOR KNOCK-OUT COMPE TITION.

SHANNON v. FOXTON DRAW.

On Saturday the above teams met on the Shannon Domain in (lie first round of the junior knock-out eompietiiion. However, as the scores were Level at the call of time, two ten-minute spells were ordered. This failed to bring any finality, and the game will probably be replayed. As the scores show, the teams were evenly matched, and a hard tussle was witnessed, particularly in the latter stages. The following was the personnel of the local team:— Foxton (yellow).—Huff, ' Croon, Huff, Williams, Simpson, Hirini, Hartley, Chrystall, Taylor, Robinson, Barber, Scott, Anderson, Smith, McCarthy. The reds kicked off. A free kick to Foxton saw the ball go to Brewer,; at full back, who found Ihe line well down. From a penalty, Cribb unsuccessfully attempted to goal. 'Foxton attacked, Brewer clearing. Then Walca broke away, hut was collared near the line. Shortly after, from a free kick nwarded to reds, Brewer put in an excellent line kick. From a serum Hartley kicked to touch, and getting the ball from the line-out Foxton carried it into their opponents’ territory, where Huff was collared near the line; a movement in iwhieli Newman, Walca, Saxon and Tippler were prominent,, removed play back to .Foxton’s 25, . where, from a line-out, Bnekman attempted to cross, but was pulled down.

Anderson marked and found touch. The rods came hack, Budkina n on this occasion being successful in scoring. Cribb failed to add the extra points. The reds returned to the attack, Simpson marking. Buckman took the hail, lull kicked too hard, and Fox tor forced. Play travelled up and do,vn the field, during which Judfe, Tippler, Wiaka and Gee were prominent for Shannon. Following a mark by Foxton, Wnka took flic ball, Imt failed to get rid of it. Foxton now 'pressed,Until a free kick to Shannon enabled Cribb to relieve. A rush headed by Jude. Curran, Cribb and Saxon invaded Foxton’s line 1 , the latter having to force. Then Chrystall broke away down field, bill Walca outpaced him and forced. Play remained in Shannon leniitory, a mark allowing Williams to equalise the score.

On the bajl going into play, Roach found the lino in Foxton’s 25. Hirini broke away from the line-out. but Walca and Jude saved splendidly by speculating kicks. Foxton kept tip the attack, and Taylor scored, Williams failing to

goal. Half-time sounded ; with the score: Foxton 6, Shannon 3. 'The game had not been resumed lons' when, from a penalty, Brewer landed a "nod goal. Foxton rallied again, Williams breaking away, but a forward pass to Anderson spoilt the movement. From a mark Smith kicked to Brewer, who returned to the halfway line. Foxton, by short passing bouts, worked back to reds’ 25, but the latter dribbled clear. Flay hovered round midfield for some time, till N. Huff, with a good lack, found the line near the corner flag. Shannon were kept busy defending their line. They cleared momentarily, but a fine piece of play bv Foxton saw Croon get possession and pass to Simpson, v.ho cut in and sent the ball on to Huff, who, with, a clear run in, scored. Williams failed with the kick.

This reverse put new life into Shannon, and a dribbling rush, in which Cribb, Newman and Saxon were conspicuous, resulted in the hitter scoring. With the scores again level, play became fast, both sides striving for a win. Foxton were unfortunate, when Hartley dribbled through and/ picked up and passed to 'Scott, who was nicely collared by Jude, owing to Croon not being close enough to fake the pass from Scott. Time was called with the score nine all.

Two ,ten-minute spells were ordered; but after a strenuous battle, !h<* scores remained unaltered. Mr. R. 'Sands ably controlled the game.

SCHOOL RUGBY. The dual fixture of the season of the Horowhenua School Rugby Union 'was played at Levin on Saturday. Results are as follow: A Competition (Wood Shield) — First round: Shannon 0 v. Foxton 15; Levin 17 v. Ohau 0: Levin Convent, a bye. Second , round: Levin 21 v. Levin Convent 0; Foxton, a bye. Final: Levin 11, Foxton 4. The final match was one of very high standard, where Levin though heavier than its opponents, was kept alert by the bright play of Foxton. 'Tries for Levin w'ere scored by Cole, converted by Goldsmith, Goldsmith unconverted, aiid Standeii, who brought the score, from B—48 — 4- to 11—4 until a runaway try. The shield was presented by Mr. J. O’Connor, representative of the Horowhenua Rugby Union, and referee. He spoke highly of the standard of the game. B Competition— First round: Lewin Convent 5 v. Levin School 3 ; Foxton, a bye. Final: Foxton B 3 v. 'Convent B 5.