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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIII, 22 July 1929, Page 6

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RUGBY FOOTBALL SATURDAY'S RESULTS .Sanmr If max 17, Wanderer; 6. Junior— Wanderers 15, Hum-- 3. Third Class—Hums 10, High Selmol 3. The senior clip match lluias v. Wanderers, played at the Cricket Grout'd on was oil' particular interest in view of the fact that only two points separated Hie contestants for the clip, Wanderers being in the lead. It was found necessary to include junior players in both teams to bring them up 1.0 strength, but notwithstanding this the match was a creditable exhibition of football, and full of entim,siasm from start to finish. At half lime the scores were six points all, but as the game progressed lluias pulled steadily ahead until they led bv 17 points to 6. With the teams now equal in points for the. cup. the, final match should prove a special attraction. lluias (green) set the hull in motion. Clark secured from the return and broke through to Wanderers' (black) 25, before being collared by Fowler. From a scrum Wright got llm hall out to Lowe, Bisley and Luim, Ilolyo-ake saving witii a mark. An infringement by Blacks nearly cost- them a score, Talbot just missing the uprights. N. llolyoake relieved for his side by finding the line. Following an exchange of kick's play was taken tip-field by llolyoake and Young and Greens forced down. (!. Talbot led a counter-attack, the ball eventually going from Wright to Clark' and Bislcv for the opening trv. lluias 3-0. Young secured from a free kick to Greens and dashed down the line. The ball travelled to James, Fry, llolyoake and back to Fry for a well-earned try near the corner. Wanderers 3-3. Clark pushed plav to Blacks' quarters and a passing rush by Lowe, Bisley, Clark and Talbot placed their opponents in a dangerous position. Janies brought temporary relief by finding the line. From the throw-in W. Talbot secured and darted over for a trv. lluias 6-3.

Although lluias repeatedly / attacked they were unable to- penetrate. Following an attempt to cross the line by Clark and Luim, which ended in a five yards scrum, Macdonald secured and punted. Francois took charge on the return, and headed for Greens' line, but was beaten for the ball by Limn. Redmond, who was a st-oady grafter throughout-, came through with the ball at too and Holyoako was called upon to clear. Tho Blacks retaliated and just on half time offsido play by Clark in front of tho poets allowed Fowler to equalise the scores. Wanderers 6-6. On resuming the Blacks again took up the offensive. llolyoake, Fhwler and Evans going through. From a serum Huias invaded, the ball travelling Limn, Clark. Limn and Bislev for a nice trv. lluias 9-6. For several minutes the play drifted up ami down the field with' honours about equally divided. The Black forwards then increased their activities and gave Greens a strenuous time until Limn picked up and made a spectacular display by side-stepping-bis opponents and dashing tor the line. A sure try was averted by MacDonald grassing Lunri at the last moment, lluias retained their hold on Wanderers’ territory, an attempt, by Lowe, Bisley and Lowe resulting in Blacks forcing. Boon after Wanderers were penalised and G. Talbot was successful with the kick. Huias 12-6. Lowe secured from a penalty kick aim sent Greens for the line, Luim catching the full hack in possession. A clearance was made and play cased to .neutral ground. W. Talbot returned with the ball at toe but Fry gained possession and lonnd the line. A forward rush bv tbe Blacks was smartly checked by * Ifedmond intercepting a pass. W. Talbot biolvG away from ;i scrum and Jkhhlcml the ball to Starnes to finalise. Clark converted. Huias 17-6. For the remaining few minutes of the game Wanderers put up a stubborn defence and were able to keep the opposition at bay, although on one occasion Everett appeared to score, but a five yards serum was given. Francois ami K. llolyoake combined ami on the call of time shifted plav to Greens quarters. Mr H. Delany controlled the match.