RUGBY

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 354, 15 May 1928, Page 14

RUGBY

DARGAVILLE ( From Our Resident Correspondent .) Th* matches in connection with the Northern Wairoa Rugby Union were advanced a further stage on Saturday. At Rugby Park, Dargaville, there was a good attendance to witness the senior match, Pukehuia v. Tangowahine. Pukehuia won by 10 points to 3. The Dargaville team had a bye. The junior matches resulted as follows:—Pukehuia 6, v. Tangowahine 3; at Pukehuia; Ruawai, 17. v. Dargaville, 12, at Ruawai: Maropiu, 27, v. Southern, 8, at Rugby Park. Third grade results: —Southern, 9, v. Ruawai, 0, at Te Kopuru; Dargaville, 41, v. High School, 0, at Rugby Park. WAIUKTJ Aka Aka, 13, beat City, 3. Given, Kearey and McNamara scored tries for Aka Aka, two of which were converted by Kearey. Gordon Arkle scored a try for City. Waipipi, 11, beat Otaua, 9. Champion and Croft scored tries for Waipipi, while Malloy converted one and kicked a penalty goal. F. Shurker and Hosking scored tries for the losers and J. Noble kicked a penalty goal. Juniors.—Waipipi, 16. v. Aka Aka, 3. R. McNamara (3). Mellsop (1) secured tries, one of which was converted by K. Flavell and one by W. Flavell. For Aka Aka, Maxwell Scored an unconverted try. HUNTLY An interesting Rugby game and a close, one was that played on Craig’s Paddock, Huntly, where Pukemiro and Renown Collieries battled hard to gain supremacy. The latter finally emerged victors by the narrow margin of 3 points, 9-6. Mr. D. O. Sullivan refereed in a capable manner and Walters, J. Tapp and Wilson were the go-getters for the namesake of the boat that carried the Prince of Wales on his tour. Terawhiti and Stevens put three apiece on the score sheet for the famous coal town, but goals were conspicuous by their absence. Weight was a deciding factor in the winners’ success, and they had most to say in front throughout. Bennett played a good game for the winners, and was the best forward on the ground on the day. Walters, C. Tapp and Wilson were the pick of the others, while Delloway and Waikato, Terawhiti and Stevens were the best of the vanquished. THAMES The cup Rugby football fixtures commenced at Thames on Saturday on the High School grounds. The first game played was between Ramblers (the last year cup winners) and College Old Boys. Contrary to expectations, the Ramblers were defeated by 21 points to 6. The Old Boys’ score was made up of three tries (A. Morrissey 2, and A. Gorby 1) and two penalty goals by L. R. Adams, who also converted the three tries. Adams s kicking was a feature of the match, and his goals were all from difeed 1 *" angles * r * H. Brownlee referThe second contest between Physical Training and City was a strenuous one, and though Physical Training won by 5 to 3, it had - the worst of the encounter, and for the major portion of the game was in its own territory. Training was compelled to force four times m five minutes. W. Pollock scored for the winners and J. Strange eonMoran Clty s was obtained by F. game" " Bucban b'ul control of the Junior match.—Physical Training sea 16 t ? nil .. win over the Ramblers’ junior combination. This match was ?J, ay f d at Wharepa. Mr. F. Vedden was an efficient referee. TE AWAMUTU There was keen interest taken in thp senior game between Rovers and KaramS at Albert Park, Te Awamutu, on Sutur-day-Karamu was the first to score. Shortly after. Rovers equalised with a penalty kick. Rovers kept up the attack, and were rewarded with a we'learned try, which was converted. Lind;say ’ for Karamu, was conspicuous, and added a further score, but the kickproved futile. Rovers maintained the piessure, and lasted better than the PointUto 16 !’ 1 "’ eventuaily "'inning by 14 The game between United and Huiniai semors was an easy win for the former, score being 45 points to 3. Mr. R. Cams had charge of the whistle Te Awamutu and Rovers Juniors ended: Te Awamutu, 15; Rovers, 3. Mr S. Smith refereed. A good game was witnessed between Korakonui A and United Juniors. The game ended: Korakonui, 11; United, 8. Mr. Mclntyre refereed. WAIHI The cup competitions under the auspices of the Waihi Rugby Union were resumed on Saturday, when ICatikati Seniors met Waikino on the latter team’s ground, and Mataura played Athletics on the Waihi recreation ground. In the Katikati-Waikino game, which ended in a draw, 3-all, the visitors were slightly the better team, out over-eager-ness on the part of the forwards spoiled several promising movements. Mr. R. W alsh was referee.

On paper the Mataura team looked certain to beat Athletics, but in scraping home by 10 points to 8, it was indeed lucky. Played in drizzly rain, this game was very willing, and hard knocks were distributed in bounteous measure, Norman Emmett having a busy time in his role of first-aid officer. For Mataura, Dilimore kicked a goal, and tries were scored by Robinson and Johns. The scorers for Athletics were McDermott, a penalty goal, and Ashby, a try, which was converted by McDermott. Mr. A. Dunstan was referee. ROTORUA The Rotorua Rugby Club competitions were continued on Saturday in showery weather. A wet, greasy ball prevented very scientific handling by the backs, though at times some of the movements were good. Chief interest centred in the meeting of City and Kahukura, and a good crowd watched the match. City, 9, drew with Kahukura. A very hard-fought game between the two teams resulted in a draw, each side scoring three tries. Kahukura’s efforts to open up the game were met with solid tackling by City forwards. Continually the red pack (City) broke through, but good defensive play by Pollard and Corlett kept them out. Just on half-time, from a crosskick, the ball went from Noble to Manson. who showed a good turn of speed to score in the corner. Kahukura attacked strongly, but did not pierce the defence, leaving City leading by three points at half-time. From a loose scramble near the line Young secured and dived over. The last quarter showed both teams still fit, and Citv forwards heading a strong rush, bustled Kahukura’s backs, Mathieson scoring. Kahukura made a last effort. A high kick was followed up by Morrison, who grounded near the corner, making the score Waikite, 6, defeated Mamaku, 3.—Waikite showed much improved form against the bushmen, their backs combining well at times. Their pack toiled well, but r . B , una ble to pierce the defence. For waikite, Sheaf and Davies scored tries, while a penalty goal was Mamaku’s only score. Waikite’s pick were Sheaf, Morgan, Davies, and A. Keeper, while the whole of Mamaku’s pack deserved better results from their efforts. In the junior games, High School, 3, drew with Waikite, 3, and City, 6, defeated Kahukura. 3. KAI PARA Following are the results of matches played on Saturday under the auspices of the Kaipara Rugby Union: Parakai, 35, defeated Riverhead, 3. For Parakai, d! Vercoe (3), J. Eddlestone, M. Pihama, and C. Keane scored tries, B. Keane kicked two penalty goals, and converted one try, C. McLeod converted one try, and C. Keane kicked a goal from a mark, and converted two tries. For Riverhead, Levy scored a try. Kaukapakana, 6, drew with Waimauku, 6: Helensville, 8, defeated St. Heliers. third grade, 3. PUKEKOHE Rugby at Pukekohe on Saturdav was witnessed by an unusually large attendance. The principal fixture was the clash between the old rivals. Power Board and Ramblers, the latter suffering defeat by 14 to 3. Power Board, last year’s champions, registered its third win in succession this season, and as the stand-

ard of Rugby in Pukekohe is at a lower ebb than is usual the team promises to annex the honours again. There were occasional flashes of good football observed, but in general there was only a mediocre exhibition of the code. The first blood was drawn by Ramblers, and stung by this reverse the “Sparks,” as the team is generally known, made a merry pace and ultimately put the team 11 up. The White Star-Patumahoe fixture was also devoid of thrilling incidents and was noted for the lack of combination. The former won by 9 to 3. FRANKLIN An exceptionally good exhibition of the Rugby code for club football was seen in the Pokeno-Bombay senior fixture, which resulted in the former winning by 18 points to 11. The forward divisions were fairly well equalised, but in the backs Pokeno was able to outclass its opponents. In this respect the rearguard of the lastmentioned team shone in some crisp movements, and had its not been for Bombay’s forwards a sweeping victory would have undoubtedly resulted. The Pokeno team has so far obtained a fair measure of success, and promises to make a bold bid for the championship honours. The Te Kohanga-Tuakau fixture resulted in an easy win for the former, while the game between Onewhero and Pukekawa provided more even football. WHANGARE I The following are the results of Saturday’s matches, all played on sodden grounds after a heavy downpour:— Senior Grade.—Hikurangi beat City, 15—6; Maungakaramea beat Maungakahia, 33—3; Old Boys a bye. Junior Grade.—Onerahi beat Old Boys, 6—3; Hora Hora beat City, 19—0; High School a bye. Third Grade. —Hikurangi beat Northern Star, 17—6; Hora Hora beat Old Boys, 26—3; High Schol a bye. OPOTIKI The Opotiki Rugby competitions were played on Saturday in wet weather, which made the ball heavy. Forward games resulted: Triple Links 3, beat Te Huia 0 in the senior competition, Hunt kicking a beautiful goal from a free kick. City had the better of its game with Country, winning by 11 to nil. In the junior competitions, Country 3, beat City 0, and Te Huia 21, beat Triple Links 4, the losers playing two men short. PEACE CUP The following Rugby teams will play Hamilton for the Peace Cup during the season; Waipa, Matamata, Morrinsville, Cambridge and Thames. Fixtures will be announced shortly.