FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 261, 2 April 1914, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

NORTHERN' LXION TEA.II. I By Cable—Press Association -Copyright London, March 31. The Northern Union has invited Robinson and Francis (three-quarters), Oznra (half-back), Clampitt, Smales, Carman and Chilcott (forwards), to join the team for Australia. Francis, ClamI pit and Chilcott are this season's internationalists,

THE RUGBY GAME. PROPOSED NEW ZEALAND TEAM FOR ENGLAND.

Times and Sydney Sun Services. Received 1, 6 p.m. London, March 31. There is a possibility of a New Zealand Rugby team being invited to visit Great Britain next season, NORTHERN LEAGUE. CLUB FORMED IN NEW PLYMOUTH. At a meeting held last liight in Hooker's sample-room to form a Northern Union football club in New Plymouth, there was an attendance of eight. Mr C. Blanehard was -voted to the oliair, and Mr Mansell was appointed secretary pro tem.

After some discussion it was resolved to form a League club in New Plymouth, to 'be called the New Plymouth Rugby League Club. Bine and white was chosen as the club's colors. Messrs. G. Hooker, B. Frewin, C. Allen, L. Bullot, J. Manscll, G. Blanehard and P. Allen were appointed a committee to arrange for a meeting later, when officers, etc., will be elected. Mr G. Hooker was appointed delegate to atend the League meeting at Elthain to-day.