RUGBY MATTERS.

Shannon News, 11 June 1926, Page 4

RUGBY MATTERS.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING. Tlie Management Committee of the ilorowhenua District Rugby Council met last night, the president (Mr J. .1. O'Connor) being chairman. Also -present were Messrs Bramn, Mioynihan, Anderson, Procter, McDonald, Casey (secretary),, Enimett (Referees Association), Austin, Robinson, Winiata (selector). Southern United advised of their preference for home and home matchI es with Foxton, not at Levin, as suggested by Foxton.—Received. SENIOR PdAYER IN JUNIOR GAME, The Hauraki Plains Rugby Union reported that S. Silbery, erstwhile player of Patetonga Club, was registered ,last season as a senior player, had played for the above Club. Mr O'Connor moved that this player be suspended until he appears before the Committee. He had played in a junior team in tjhe .Horowhenua (Tokomaru Juniors) and it seemed that he was just "trying it on."

Mr Austin seconded the motion, which was carried forthwith. A PLAYER REPROVED.

The Foxton Juniors player who was reported a fortnight ago for having appeared on the football held while in ail intoxicated condition, forwarded a letter in which lie expressed contrition for,the occurrence.

Mr Emmett moved that the player in question be severely cautioned for his behaviour, but ivir O'Connor disagreed, as he considered that the management -committee should make it quite clear to players that they, would not. be allowed to, play while under the influence of liquor. As an amendment he moved that the man whose case they were tlien considering, should forfeit two- playing Saturdays as from date. Mr Austin: That makes four games in all, doesn't it, including those already forfeited? ./ Mr O'Connor: That is so.* Players must 'be taught a lesson. Mr Procter seconded the amendment, which was subsequently carried. '> REP- PRACTICES. The selector (Mr M. Wiriiata) asked if arrangements could toe made for players chosen to represent Horowhenua, in the HorowhanuarMariawatu game on June 19th, to assemble in Levin on Tuesday and Thursday nights of next week for practice purposes. Mr Winiata pointed' out that this would mean a big difference to the Borowhenua men, who would thus be able to form a good combination, thereby playing more effectively together. • The committee acceded to the request, each representative on the committee ejecting to. ensure; the presence of amy players from the ' respective 'districts. ' . .

PAKEHAS DEFEAT MAORIS. DEiWAR FOOTBALL TROPHY. FAST AND EXCITING GAME. The Maori and Pakeha Reps, met on the Domain yesterday, to dispute the right to hold the Dewar Imperial Trophy, the Pakehas winning by 13 points to 11, two converted tries and a goal from a penalty to one converted try, a try, and a penalty goal. The ground was in excellent condition. ' i

The game itself, although not brilliant, was at all times fast and exciting. The Reds, weak behind the scrum, owe their victory chiefly to a fine, "hard working, pack of forwards, whose play in the tight, was more than a match for. their opponents, while in the lose rushes, they quite held their own. 6n paper, the Maori backs appeared to have a big advantage over their opponents, but in the actual play, they were very disappointing. Throw ing the ball carelessly around in all directions, they'' trusted to luck more than anything else in their movements, which usually ended in a helpless scramble on the side-lines. THE FIRST SPELL. Pakeha (Red and Blue), Maoris (Black).

Jacob won the toss, Moynihan kicked, off, and the ball not travelling the required 10 yards, a-scrum was ordered. The Maoris hooked smartly, the hall travelling along the line of backs,, but Winiata's pass was misflejded and the Pakehas cleared.

A line out at half way saw Jacob break clean away, but his pass to Gardner went astray. A long kick by Fuller resulted n Meta Johnson fumbling, but he brillianly recovered and cleared, finding touch at his own 25. The Reds were somewhat handicapped through being short of a. wing forward. From loose play in midfleld the Blacks swung into line, but Warren's pass to Wallii.ce was not accepted and from the scrum Jacob dribbled away, but Ryder beat him to the touchdown.

When play re-started Moynihan opened to his backs, but Fuller dropped liis pass and the Reds were in tlrouble, ibut Hunt cleared with a fine kick to touch.

The Black backs were not running up to their men and were getting rid of the ball too quickly. A foolish kick by George gave Ryder a chance to relieve the pressure by forcing-down. The Red forwards came away in a rush, but Parata held them up with a mark, and play hovered around midfleld.

T. Macdonald tried to open up to his backs, but Jacob was sporting well, and the Black backs initiated a rush, but crowded too much, resulting .in a scramble on the line. Tana was penalised for off-side

play, but from Hunt's kick the bounce of the ball beat Johnson and Robinson, following up smartly, dribbled down on the Maoris' line, but Warren saved.

A scrum on the Blacks' line saw T. McDonald open it out nicely, but Walls' transfer to Fuller was badly directed. A rush by Huberts, Tana and Wallace was frustrated by .T. McDonald, who streaked ! away with the ball. When hemmed in lie passed 'infield to Dalziell, who, in turn, sent on to H. McDonald. The Blacks smothered but the Beds' forwards broke through and a fine mpvement was finished off by Bond battling over under the posts.

Hunt was successful with the kick. Pakehas 5,' Maoris 0. . The Reds now started to set the pace and invaded the Maoris' territory. Off-side (play by Roberts gave Hunt a chance to goal, but he failed badly' 'with his attempt. Mulling by Parata kept play in the Blacks' territory. Walls, gaining possession in-' stead* of sending out to his outside men, ran round and was smothered. Maihi dribbled through brilliantly, but a knock-on spoilt his effort. From a scramble in the Reds' 35, Jacob sent his backs away, Roberts being just forced out in the corner. A line-out saw Tana, use his weight and force himself across. Jacob converted with an excellent kick. Score: Blacks 5, Reds 5.

A movement between' Jacob, Winiata, Warren and Roberts gained about 30 yards, and from the line-out the Blacks swung into action; but a knock-on ended the movement. Smart work by Palmer gained ground for his side, but a long speculative kick by Tohu found Hunt and Ryder in difficulties, but H. McDonald relieved. A free kick to the Reds and Hunt removed play well down field. From the line out T. McDonald gaining possession dummied his way, brilliantly through the Blacks' rearguard and sent on to Dalzell. Want of'support saw a sure try go begging. St. Clair marked, but hesitated too long in taking his kick, and a scrum was ordered. The Blacks 'hooked and Parata shot out to T. Winiata who kicked neatly to touch. In his haste to 'relieve in the face of a Black rush Ryder kicked across into the arms of Jacob, made strenuous efforts to go over) but was well tackled by Walls.

A rush from midfleld between Tohu, Maihi and Gardiner ended on the Pakehas' jline, but bunching well, the Red forwards worked out. The Maori backs retaliated, but Hunt marked and held them up.

Strenuous play among ,the forwards in midfleld resulted in Fuller neatly side-stepping his way down the centre, but spoilt'his effort by hanging on too long, and from the following scramble Roberts forced. A relieving kick by Meta Johnson was well taken by H. McDonald, who sent Robinson away. The Reds were temporarily held up on the line, but Moynihan bullocked his way over, wide out. A great kick by Hunt sailed Sai'ely between the posts.

Reds 10, Blacks 5. Play had not long been in motion when away went Tana, Tuna, and Gardiner with the ball at their feet, and from a (Scramble a few yards from the Pakehas' line, Jacob snapped up in the 'Open and wriggled over in the arms of a couple of ladders. His' kick failed to rise. Pakehas 10, Maoris 8. The Black forwards now "set to" with a vengeance and swept down on tiie Reds' line, but Hunt found touch as half-time sounded, witti the score standing at: Red 10,i Black 8. THE SECOND HALF. On -resumption of play the Maoris swung to the attack, and Walls, instead of getting his kick in, 'ran too far and merely got his side into trouble, but H. McDonald and Greig worked out.

The Red forwards, holding the advantage in the tight, gradually worked up-field and T. McDonald, diving through the ruck, sent Moyuihan away, but Roberts neatly returned to midfield.

H. .McDonald intercepted a pass and initiated a forward rush, but Johnson cleared well.

A nice passing rush by the Red backs gained considerable ground, but Moses returned play, and a relieving kick by Bryant was neatly snapped up by Wallace, who sprinted down the line until [orced into louch. From the line-out, H. McDonald broke away and side-stepping an opponent, punted over Johnson's head, , and Roberts was forced to speculate to touch. -j

The Reds were now carrying the scrums and T. McDonald was feeding his backs well, but they were standing too wide and little ground was gained. A loose rush by Tuna., Tolm and Gardiner ended on the Reds' line, where a penalty was awarded the Blacks and Jacob kicked an easy goal, making the score 11—10 in the Maoris' favour.

A movement between Moses, Warren and Roberts saw the last named player shoot away, but Hunt up-end-ed him with' a fine tackle.

The Blacks were now slinging the ball around, but did not seem to worry about the direction of their passes, and little ground was gained.

A cross kick by Johnson was beautifully taken by Bryant, who ran well down ;ind put the Reds in a good position. A penalty was awarded the Reds for obstruction by a Black forward, but Hunts' kick just fell short and Jacob cleared. Further obstruction by Maihi gave Hunt another opportunity in a good position, and this time he made no .mistake, pitting his side in the lead. Reds 13, Blacks-11.

Play now became very exciting as the Blacks endeavoured to retrieve

their position. Jacob headed a rush into the Reds' territory, but the Pattella tforwards retaliated and forced their way into mid-field. Tana and Tuna headed a movement into the Reds' axea, ;<but over-ran the. ball. The Reds cleared. 1 A cross kick toy Jacob was quickly snapped up by Bryant, who streaked down the side line and got within ten yards of the ' Blacks' goal-line. He passed In-field to Dalzell, but that, player, when tackled, had noi one'to pass to and the Blacks cleared. . A period of uninteresting, tight play y in the Reds' area followed this exciting movement, until a mark by. T. McDonald found touch at half-way.

I Obstruction by H. McDonald saw Jacob attempt to goal from half-way, but his kick fell short. f An exciting rush by Bond, Robinson and Moynihan was nullified by, the;Maori backs, but Ryder held the movement up with a mark to midfield. ' v The Maoris now exerted their weight, and their foii-wards nearly over, but a ten yards scrum was ordered. Still, the Maoris hammered away, but over-eagerness let the Reds relieve with a penalty. A Black passing movement was quickly ended by good tackling and a mark by Walls gained, iurther ground for the Pakehas, and as theTleds worked * out, the Blacks' chances of pulling the game out of the fire faded'away, time being called without further alteration; in the scores. ■■;■; Mr N. Enimett refereed'.

PORTER PASSED OVER

31. NICHOLLS TO CAPTAIfr

NOItTH ISLAND TEAM.

MAORIS LEAVE JULY 23,

Wellington; Last :Njght,

At a meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union Council held to-night, Bailey (Christchurch) was appointed captain and Stewart <South Canterbury) vice-captain of the South Island team.

M. Nicholls (Wellington) captain, and Porter (Wellington) vice-captail of the North Island team.

The Maori team to tour France wili play Auckland July 17, Wellingtoo. July 21, and leave tor Sydney on July 23. They will play a match at Melbourne on July 31, and arrive at Marseilles on September 3. The first match against France will ,be on September 12.

It was decided that the Auckland and Wellington Unions get twenty per cent, of the gate, and Melbourne will get 25 per cent.