RUGBY FOOTBALL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 26 August 1940, Page 3

RUGBY FOOTBALL

WAIRARAPA UNION REDMOND CUP COMPETITION. ’» CARTERTON BEAT GLADSTONE. In a strenuous game for the Redmond Cup, played on the Carterton Showgrounds on Saturday the local team beat Gladstone by 6 points io nil. There was a good attendance of the public. The match was a hard forward struggle, with little open play. Both sides were penalised frequently for infringements caused by the forwards breaking away from the scrummages before the ball had come out. The standard of play was far below that usually seen in the senior grade. With the exception of Carterton's half, Tilyard, both back lines handled badly. Tilyard sent his passes away speedily and cleanly, but in most cases good openings were spoiled by faulty handling. Carterton kicked off, defending the southern goal. It was soon apparent that the forwards were endeavouring to keep play as tight as possible, and a hard rucking game ensued. Several holdups owing to injuries took place. Foreman, Gladstone's full-back, had to retire, his place being taken by Henderson. Play went up and down field for some time, but no score resulted. The first points of the match came to Carterton when < a Gladstone player was penalised for tripping. Mahupuka goaled. Gladstone made strenuous efforts to equalise and had Carterton penned in on their line for some time. The pressure was eased when a Gladstone forward was penalised for offside play, F. Fitzgerald missed with a pot at goal. Gladstone was later awarded a free kick in a handy position but Walker missed the kick. Reading went over the line for Carterton from a passing rush but did not ground the ball. The services of the St. John Ambulance was called upon twice before the end of the spell. On resuming a passing rush by the Carterton backs resulted in the wing-three-quarter, E. Thompson, going over for a good try. Mahupuka's kick missed, leaving the score Carterton 6. Gladstone 0. Both sides, in particular the forwards, tried hard to change the score, but time sounded without any alteration. Mr W. Grantham refereed.

In the Carterton team the Mathieson Bros, and Blake were the best of a hard working lot of forwards, and Tilyard and Jensen (full-back) were outstanding in the back line. Walker, Joblin, Mason. Corlet, Nunn and Henderson were the pick of the Gladstone team.

MASTERTON V. GREYTOWN GAME NOT PLAYED. OWING TO MISUNDERSTANDING. The other cup match, Masterton v. Greytown, set down for Memorial Park was not played owing to a misunderstanding. Masterton team lined out at 2.30 and waited until 3.30 but although a telephone message stated that the Greytown team was coming they did not turn up. Consequently, Masterton kicked off and claimed the match. It is understood that Greytown also kicked off at Greytown and also claimed the match, on the grounds that the match should have been played at Greytown. The secretary of the Wairarapa Rugby Union, Mr E. McKenzie, stated this morning that the matter would be decided at a meeting of the Union. THIRD GRADE COLLEGE BEAT DALEFIELD. In a third grade match Wairarapa College beat Dalefield by 15 points to 3? Mr B. M. Hurley was the referee. A Dalefield player was ordered off. FOURTH GRADE Wairarapa College 9, Martinborough 6. DENBY SHIELD WON BY MASTERTON TEAM. A bright game was witnessed by a large number of spectators at Memorial Park when the Masterton third grade team defeated the Hutt thirds. The game was full of incident. The only try scored was a good one. From a scrum the ball was hooked and went through the chain of backs to the winger who made for the corner. On seeing that he would be tackled before reaching the goal line he passed the ball infield to a supporting player who in turn quickly passed infield again for the half-back who went over for a try. There was no alteration in the score when half-time was called. In the second spell a Masterton player £ot offside and was penalised. With a beautiful kick Hutt evened the scores. Later, thirty-five yards from the goal posts Hutt were penalised for offside play and McNab made no mistake with the kick. The game finished shortly afterwards with the score Masterton 6. Hutt 3. Moore, Curran, Williamson and Jenkins impressed among the Hutt backs. Among the forwards Morrison, Adams, and McKay caught the eye most. The,Masterton forwards went very well with perhaps Cusack, Stevens. Grbavac and Thornton the best in the tight and Ellison and Morris excelling in loose rushes and line-outs. McNab and Duncan were the most prominent Masterton backs. Mr R. Dawson was the referee.

After the game the Hutt team were the guests of the Masterton thirds at a dinner in the Cosy Tea Rooms. Mr J. Davidson, of Hutt club management committee, made an excellent chairman and presented the following Masterton players with trophies which had been won by them: —Best back. B. McNab: best forward. M. Stevens; most improved forward, D. Ellison; most improved back, M. Wilton. The trophies were miniature cups.

Mr J. E. Beagle (Hutt coach) congratulated the Masterton team and formally handed over the Denby Shield to the Masterton team. It had been a great game, and played in the best ot spirit, said Mr Beagle.

The Masterton coach on receiving the shield said that he would be pleased to look after the shield for Hutt and would certainly bring it down to the Hutt next year.

The Butt captain, on behalf of the team, presented Mr Beagle with a bedroom clock in appreciation of his services during the year. The Masterton vice-captain presented to the Master-

ton coach, Mr A. C. Denby, a unique fireside set in recognition of the manner in which he had coached the team. Both Messrs Beagle and Denby suitably replied. Mr R. Dawson referred to the splendid spirit in which 'the game had been played.

IN OTHER CENTRES

Wellington: Senior First Division — Athletic 12. Wellington 7 (E. Cross, formerly of the Red Star seniors, scored a try for Athletic); Petone 16. Poneke 3; Johnsonville 13, Eastbourne 6. Hardham Cup: Hutt 15, University 13; St Pat's 0.8. 17, Wellington College 0.8. 8; Marist Bros 0.8. 14, Oriental 5. Championship points: Senior First Division—Athletic 23. Wellington 21, Johnsonville 17, Eastbourne 16. Poneke 16, Petone 15. Hardham Cup: St Pat's College Old Boys 14. Marist Bros Old Boys 14; Wellington College Old Boys 12, Hutt 12, Oriental 10, University 10. Hawke’s Bay: With 20 points each, Maori Agricultural College and Technical High are joint winners of the Hawke's Bay Rugby Union's senior competition; Hastings are third with 15 points. The following are the results of the senior matches played in Napier and Hastings on Saturday: Hastings 14, Technical High 3; M.A.C. 40. H. 8.0.8. 3; Hastings H. 5.0.8. 22, Pirates 10; Celtic 21, Havelock North 15. Manawatu: After possibly the most keenly fought match in two seasons, Palmerston North Old Boys beat United on Saturday by 5 points to 3. and thus won the Manawatu Rugby Union's senior championship for the season. Wanganui—With their forwards playing impressively, the Ti'entham Army Rugby team-beat Wanganui by 15 points (one converted try. one unconverted try, a penalty goal and a field goal) to 9 (two unconverted tries and a penalty goal) on Spriggens Park on Saturday. Auckland—The Auckland representive team maintained its unbeaten record for the season when it defeated Taranaki at Eden Park on Saturday by 24 points to 12. Taranaki led at the interval, 6-3, these points consisting of two penalty goals to one. Auckland gained the ascendancy in the second spell, scoring five tries, three converted, to Taranaki's try and a penalty goal.