Easter Term Rugger

as a rugger forward tended to mar the delicacy of his hockey, he was quite effective in a difficult position.

For the 2nd XI to have played four matches in such a severe season was indeed fortunate, but there was no real opportunity to practise effectively and make a balanced team. Individual efforts rather than team-work produced results which look impressive, only the match against Worksop being lost. Rather than mention individuals, it would be fairer to make the general observation that this year's XI showed more promise than any for some years. This promise was most notable in the readiness of the forwards to keep up their attacks.

The teams were composed as follows :-

1st XI—N. J. Bell; P. S. Roe, P. J. Netherwood; N. J. Magson, D. Kirby, P. B. Clayton; D. B. Irvin, W. N. Richards, D. N. Brocklebank, D. Pfluger (Capt.), D. Wilkinson. 2nd XI—R. N. Worsley; M. Collins, A. J. Isherwood; R. B. Wilson (Capt.), M. A. Jones, D. T. Sparham; R. H. Thorp, P. J. Ladd, I. N. Ridley, M. D. Fish, K. A. Hopper.

C. J. Woolley, M. Ruddock, P. B. Burbidge also played for the 2nd XI.

RESULTS 1st XI

8 Feb. v. Styx H.C. 11 Feb. v. Bridlington School ... 29 Feb. v. Worksop College . 2 Mar. v. Scarborough College 3 Mar. v. Trent College ... Lost 1-7 ... Drawn 2-2 ... Lost 1-5 ... Won 4-2 ... Lost 1-3

2nd XI

11 Feb. v. Bridlington School ... 29 Feb. v. Worksop College ... 2 Mar. v. Scarborough College 3 Mar. v. Trent College ... Won 4-1 ... Lost 0-3 ... Won 5-0 ... Drawn 1-1

For the second year in succession, the Easter Term Junior Rugger programme was seriously interrupted, and neither of two matches was played. Enough, however, was seen of the talent available to justify the conclusion that there was nothing lacking in enthusiasm and promise for the future.

There was much speculation as to the likely XV, and selection would undoubtedly have been made from the following 18 players :-C. W. Gough, T. A. Dukes, M. W. Woodruff, P. N. B. Smith, J. W. S. Gale, L. H. K. Mackay, G. A. Pacitto, M. Precious, E. M. H. Ranson, C. W. A. Groundwater, R. A. Martin, P. M. Beachell, A. W. Raylor, D. H. Fletcher, M. J. Bond, W. J. Bottomley, D. P. Coles and D. N. Kendall. As the years pass by, it will be interesting to follow their progress.