FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 184, 25 July 1908, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

IMPROVING THE RUGBY UAMB. By. Telegraph'—Press Association. Christchureh, Last Night. In response to a circular relative to the proposed adoption of the Northern Union code into local football, a largelyattended meeting of footballers was held to-night. The tone of the discussion, however, was opposed to any secession from the Rugby Union, but severe criticism was directed against the New Zealand Rugby Union in ignoring whatever suggestions were made by different clubs from time to time to improve the garni, and the following motion was carried unanimously:—"That this meeting of Canterbury footballers urges the clubs to consider the advisability of altering the playing laws of Rugby football with a view to improving the game, and that the views of the clubs be brought pro. minently before the Union at an early date with a view to further action." A|' committee was Appointed to further the ■wishes of the meeting. TO-DAY'S TEST MATCH. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. ■ The New Zealand team will be the same as published a fortnight ago. At the time of wiring indications point to a heavy , ground to-morrow, smart showers having fallen to-night, with signs of a further downpour. Half-time and full-time results of today's match will be jiosted up as they come to hand at the News office, and the News "extra" hoards outside Avery s, the Imperial Hotel, and Red House Hotel. [For further football see fourth page,]