SCHOOL RUGBY

Wairarapa Times-Age, 22 August 1939, Page 2

SCHOOL RUGBY

SECOND SERIES OF GAMES WAIRARAPA AND WANGANUI WIN. GOOD PLAY WITNESSED AT CARTERTON. The second series in the annual primary schools quadrangular Rugby tournament was held at Carterton yesterday. Wairarapa and Wanganui still remain unbeaten apd .will meet at Greytown tomorrow, when a battle royal is anticipated. Results of yesterday’s play are as follows: Wairarapa 10, v Wellington 6. Wanganui 9 v Manawatu 0. WAIRARAPA V. WELLINGTON HOME FORWARDS FLAY WELL. Although they were without the services of Bird, their fast and clever fiveeighth, Wairarapa played ' excellent Rugby to score a 10 —G victory over Wellington. The Wairarapa forwards were again to the fore and in view of the fact that Wellington were considerably heavier their display, especially in the second spell, was outstanding. Harris and Tilyard on the day appeared slightly better than the rest. The Wellington pack played good sound Rugby in the tight, but they could not combat the fierce Wairarapa rushes. Gunn and Lewis impressed most. Of the backs, Goodwin was outstanding for Wairarapa, closely followed by Skews and McKinley. Of the Wellington rearguard Hart and Marion played well. Wellington opened their account half-way through the first spell when, following a forward rush, Higy crossed. The kick failed. Wellington 3, Wairarapa 0. Wellington continued to attack and from a line-out right on the Wairarapa goal-line Morey scored in the corner. The kick failed. Wellington 6. Wairarapa 0. In the second spell Wairarapa, with the wind at their backs, held the heavy Wellington team splendidly. Their efforts were rewarded when, following a forward rush, Wellington were penalised and O'Keefe, with a fine kick, sent the ball sailing between the posts. Wellington G, Wairarapa 3. A high kick by Goodwin saw Wairarapa take play to the Wellington line and from a scrum under the posts O’Keefe scored. Goodwin failed with the kick. Wellington G, Wairarapa 6. Just on time the Wairarapa forwards, obtaining from a line-out sent the ball back to Baird, who transferred to Goodwin. The latter, with forwards all round him, coolly drop-kicked a goal from 35 yards out. Time sounded with Wairarapa attacking and the score Wairarapa 10, Wellington 6. Mr W. Spooner was the referee. WANGANUI SCORES A WIN MANAWATU FIGHT HARD. Wanganui continued their winning way by defeating Manawatu 9 nil. Manawatu fought hard, but were unable to break through the rocklike defence of the Wanganui backline. The main fault-with the Manawatu side was the fact that their forwards were inclined to play too loose, whereas the Wanganui forwards played as a pack. Kelly was again the outstanding forward in the Manawatu side, Tucker and Clarke came next in order of ■merit. Of the Manawatu rear division Wilson, at half, and Robertson impressed most. For Wanganui Rolls and Bebarfold were the pick of a hard working pack. Takarangi was again the main stay in the backline. Webly and Price did great work oij defence. From the kick-off Wanganui attacked, but before the spell had progressed far Manawatu were on top and were unlucky in missing a penalty goal and a try close to the posts. Kelly made some excellent runs but was always collared in the nick of time. At this juncture rain fell, making the ball difficult to handle. Half-time sounded with Manawatu attacking, neither side having scored. Wanganui attacked on resuming and after practically the whole team had handled Goldthorpe, with a fine dash, scored in the corner. The kick failed. Wanganui 3, 'Manawatu 0. Packing close the Wanganui forwards worked downfield and Manawatu were penned in their own territory. Wanganui increased their lead when Goldthorpe scored in a handy position. The kick was unsuccessful. Wanganui G, Manawatu 0.

Manawatu rallied and fumbling on the part of the Wanganui back-line almost let them through, but Takarangi with-, a hefty kick cleared. Led by Kelly Manawatu came again, but the defence of the Wanganui backs was too strong. Wanganui launched an attack form their own twenty-five which resulted in a scrum on the Manawatu goal-line. Wanganui heeled and Takarangi slipped over on the blind side. The kick failed. Time sounded with the score Wanganui 9, Manawatu 0. Mr H. Matson refereed. SECONDARY SCHOOLS TOURNEY AT WELLINGTON. DANNEVIRKE WIN FINAL. (By Telegraph-Press Association.) WELLINGTON, This Day. The annual secondary schools Rugby tournament in which Scots College, Dannevirke High School, Hutt Valley High School, and 'miirarapa College take part, concluded on the Scots College ground yesterday afternoon, Dannevirke scoring their fourth successive win by beating Wairarapa in the final by 8 points to 3. Dannevirke have always been able to field a hefty team, and this year they have lived up to their reputation. Naera, who was taken out of the lock position, to play at centre-threequar-ter, scaled 15st, and the side had a 13st and a 12st man in its ranks.

That the Rugby banner is being held high in the secondary schools concerned was proved by the attractive football played. The forwards got into their work with resolution, and the backs throw the ball about with rare abandon.

WAIRARAPA v DANNEVIRKE.

The teams in the final were: — Dannevirke High School: Lloyd; Rogers, Naera. H. Peeti; Bullick. Ingram (captain); L. Peeti; Smith, O’Hagan, J. Franklin, R. Farrell, Herbert, Williams, Taylor, W. Franklin. Wairarapa College: Taylor; Stuart, Mahupuku, Dale; McNab, Parsonson; Upston; Eton, Buick, Wilson. Daniell (captain), Prior,' McKenzie, O’Meara, Douglas.

The teams were evenly matched in the first spell. Naera early broke away, but ran into Mahupuku, his 12st 101 b vis-a-vis, and it was the 15st Dannevirke player who bounced farthest. Play was exceptionally fast, and many bright passing movements were started, but deadly tackling did not allow them to go far. Early in the second spell, play was held up for a time while Mahupuku. the Wairarapa centre-threequarter, received attention to an injured knee. After having this bandaged, he opened the scoring for Wairarapa by kicking a magnificent penalty goal from five yards inside the half-way mark. A little later, L. Peeti, Dannevirke, cut through from a scrum, and sent the ball on to Bullick, who handed on to Naera. The last-named bumped off a defender before sending Rogers over for a brilliant try, which Naera failed to convert. Fast and exciting play followed, the ball travelling from one goal-line to another, but resolute tackling prevented either line breaking. At last, L. Peeti, Dannevirke halfback, secured from a scrum, and jinked clean through the defence to score a sensational try between the posts, adding the extra points himself. Wairarapa battled manfully to overtake the leeway, but the defence of the Dannevirke backs was too sound, and a bright game ended with the scores standing: Dannevirke 8, Wairarapa 3. Mr A. C., Kitto was the referee. HUTT VALLEY v SCOTS COLLEGE. In the tussle for the wooden spoon, Hutt Valley beat Scots by 8 points to 6. Heyhoe scored a try for Hutt Valley, which Cole converted, and Cole also landed a penalty goal. Watson kicked two penalty goals for Scots College. INTERCOLLEGIATE TOURNEY. WANGANUI WINS FINAL. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) WANGANUI, August 21. Wanganui Collegiate School won the annual intercollegiate Rugby tournament in Wanganui by beating Christ’s

College 14-6 today. Nelson College and Wellington College, playing off for the doubtful honour of the wooden spoon, drew. 12-all. As on Saturday, the heavy ground militated against fast back play, and with few exceptions play was solid rather than spectacular. The notable exception was Renshaw. Wanganui second fiveeighth. He was without doubt the best back at the tournament, cutting through time and again to leave the defence standing, and was always on hand when needed.

Wanganui and Christ's College started at a fast clip and the game promised to be the best of the series, but heavy rain fell soon after the start and the game became a forward battle. Henderson kicked a penalty goal for Christ’s soon after the start, but Renshaw soon equalised for Wanganui with a brilliant solo try. He repeated this move successfully three more times before the final whistle, revealing remarkable speed and swerve considering the heavy ground. Wanganui were on the attack continuously till the final quarter of an hour, when Christ’s had their turn, but they were a tired team, and could not

make the most of their opportunities. A score by Humphries was their only further success.

The Nelson College-Wellington College game was notable for straight, hard running by Flaws, the Wellington wing, and inspired tactical moves by Bowers. Nelson's captain and first five-eighth. Brown scored first for Nelson, but Flaws was not long in equalising. Then Bowers put over a penalty goal, but Flaws scored again shortly afterward. Another penalty goal by Bowers and a try by Woodman made up Nelson's total, and Tattersal kicked two fine penalty goals for Wellington, who were pressing hal'd at the final whistle.