NASH CUP.

Shannon News, 13 September 1927, Page 3

NASH CUP.

HUI MAI 9—WERAROA 3

In the first, game for the Nash Cup Hui Mai met' Weraroa on the Levin Domain on Saturday. The ground was ifi good order and although rain commenced before the game was over, itdid not tend to make either ground or ball slippery and the weather conditions could in no way be blamed for the faulty handling that was frequent on .both sides throughout lhat veteran of Rugby, Bob George, kicked off for Hui Mai, who carried the game into Weraroa V 25. Hui Mai .securing from a scrum looked dangerous at this period, but the pass went Wide and a good opportunity was missed. Players on both sides were taking matters decidedly easy and missed many an opportunity by not following up. Hui Mai later warmed up a little to their work and put in one or two good good passing rushes, but faulty handling pd lack of finish failed to carry the game into their opponents’ territory. At the end of 20 minutes, however, Hui Mai were pressing hard, but Weraroa had a safe defence in Graham at full back and he saved the situation on several occasions. Weraroa at this stage inaugurated a good forward rush which they carried right over. Hui Mai’S goal line but Ransfield was able to force just in the iiick of time. Hui Mai’s heavier forward pack gave them all the advantage in the scrums, but the Weraroa men were putting in some good Combined work and again carried the game to within striking distance oJ their opponents ’ goal. Securing the ball from a five-yard scrum they went over in good style, but over-eagerness_ cost them a sure try. Hui Mai followed up from the kick-off and. were almost over when forced out of touch. A knoefc-on from] the throw-in gave a serum and' Rai.gi Broughton came through with the ball at his feet, and going right through, was forced into touch in goal before he could fall oti it. Weraroa’s light pack were now playing a determined game and for a considerable time kept the game in their opponents’ territory. Bull on on: occasion came through in fine style, but, with only one man to beat, slightly misjudged a short punt and Bryant was able to force. Hui Mai again made a determined attack ana Bryanb secured a mark inside the 25 line right in front of goal, but the kick went wide and after a few minutes of give and take play half-time was called with no score on either side.

The second spell openejd with a good deal of close play near half-way till Bull opened the game up a little from a mark. The advantage, however, wat of a temporary nature for Hui Ma\ forced ttie game right on to Weraroa h goal line, but a.penalty, enabled then; to clear from .a free kick and bring play back. to.half-way. Hui Mai wen now inaugurating some promising pass ing rushes, but faulty handling linearly every instance ended the effort Weraroa again started to press hard and on one occasion were almost over but Bull dropped the ball and in tho scramble Hui Mai -were able to force., A free kick for off-side play right, or the 25-line gave Weraroa jfnoth'ei chance and Graham was able to place the leather between the uprights. WERAROA 3—HUI MAI 0. This had the effect of considerable livening up the game and the player* on both side 3 were now putting forth their best efforts. Weraroa took thj. ball through at their feet, but Georg; saved the situation with a mark almoai under the goal posts and a long kid into touch relieved the situation. 1-Iu Mai were putting up a determined fight to even the scores and after on, or two good rushes had come to an en< through faulty handling, Gardener gc over, but Bevan’s attempt at goal fab ed. WERAROA 3—HUI MAI 3, This put new life into the greens an within a few minutes Grey scored, bu Bansfield failed badly with the kic. from a'k easy angle. WERAROA 3—HUI MAI 6 Hui Mai’s extra weight was nov making itself felt and Weraroa’s light er forward pack were tiring quickly The greens in a forward rush carrier, the game over the line but Weraro: kicked fhe ball beyond the dead bal line before they were able to fall oi it. From the kick-off Hui Mai begai to press hard. Rangi Broughton faile< badly with a speculation shot whirl came off the side of his boot right int< Wehipeihana’s arms and he went ovo unopposed. Eansfie-ld’s attempt at go,a failed. * WERAROA 3—HUI MAI 9. Weraroa for a while were pressing hard and Bansfield had to cairy bad and force to*save a certain score. I ron: the scrum Hui Mai secured and kicked into touch at 25. Weraroa took possession from the line out and sent the ball right across the field but failed to make ground by the manoeuvre and the game ended in mid-field, without any further addition to the score.