1912 Auckland Rugby League season

April 2020 thumb|George Harrison and George SeagarThe 1912 Auckland Rugby League season was the 4th official year of the Auckland Rugby League. The season commenced on 11 May, with the start of the First Grade competition. It saw six teams competing for the First Grade title after the addition of the Manukau Rovers who were formed after a meeting in Onehunga in March.Northern Union Game/Branch Formed at Onehunga 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 14937 1912-03-09 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120309.2.93.4 2019-11-01 The season commenced on 11 May with the start of the first grade competition. Newton Rangers secured their first Auckland first grade club title after they defeated Ponsonby United in the penultimate round at Eden Park on 13 July. 1911 4th Auckland Rugby League season 1912 1913 News Manukau Magpies formed thumb|Manukau at Eden Park in May.Manukau held a meeting in Onehunga in March. They decided to field a senior team and two junior teams.Northern Union Game/Branch Formed at Onehunga 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 14937 1912-03-09 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120309.2.93.4 2019-11-01 James Rukutai was their captain and after his death in 1940 the trophy for the minor premiers was named after him. Teams still play for it today. Hobsonville Pirates A club was formed in Hobsonville, West Auckland at the start of the season. They decided on the name of Hobsonville Pirates. They fielded a team in the second grade. They had the use of a paddock on Midgeley's farm for games and teams had to make their way there by launch from the city centre on Saturday mornings. They failed to field a side in 1913 and then in 1914 they fielded a side in the 3rd grade before folding at the end of the season. Club teams and grade participation Team1st Grade2nd Grade3rd Grade4th GradeTotalPonsonby United11215North Shore Albions11114City Rovers11114Newton Rangers11013Manukau10113Eden Ramblers10113Otahuhu Rovers01012Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers01102Ellerslie United01012Hobsonville Pirates01001Total687829 Myers Cup (First Grade Championship) Thirty regular season matches were played with nearly all fixtures being played at Eden Park (25 in total). With the Devonport Domain being used for four North Shore Albions home matches, and one match at Ellerslie. Statistics There were 30 first grade games played with 189 tries, 74 conversions, and 27 penalties. The average number of points per game was 25.8, with 6.3 tries per game. With 74 conversions from 189 attempts the successful percentage was 39.2. These were decreases on the previous season where 28.4 points had been scored per game and the conversion percentage was 45.5 versus the current season of 39.2. A notable difference was the number of penalty goals kicked which increased from 11 from 19 games to 27 from 30 games. Myers Cup standings TeamPldWDLFAPtsNewton Rangers108022238316Ponsonby United106221928714North Shore Albions1051412911111City Rovers10406941468Manukau Rovers10307571396Eden Ramblers10218782105 Myers Cup results Round 1 thumb|Action from Manukau v Ponsonby game.left|thumbthumb|Eden Ramblers.thumb|left|City v North Shorethumb|City 1912 teamthumb|Images were published in the New Zealand Graphic of the City Rovers v North Shore Albions match. The very young Walter Jack Perry, better known as Jack Perry, debuted for Newton on the wing in their comfortable win over Eden. He played 18 games for Newton over the next 3 seasons before enlisting in the war effort. He died from wounds in France on July 10, 1916 aged 20. 11 May 3:00 North Shore 13–9 The Season Opened/Fast, Attractive Play 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 14991 1912-05-13 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120513.2.116.1 2019-08-11 City Stan Weston 2, Tom Haddon C Clark Stan Weston George Hunt 2, G James Eden Park 1 T Cunningham 11 May 3:00 Ponsonby 19–5 The Season Opened/Fast, Attractive Play 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 14991 1912-05-13 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120513.2.116.1 2019-08-11 Manukau Charles Savory, William Cossey 2, Charles Dunning, G Lambert Charles Savory, Arthur Carlaw Arthur Hardgrave Arthur Hardgrave Eden Park 2 Matt Hooper 11 May 3:00 Newton 28–9 The Season Opened/Fast, Attractive Play 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 14991 1912-05-13 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120513.2.116.1 2019-08-11 Eden D Healy 2, Arthur Francis, George Smith, Joe Bennett, William Mackrell Ike Healy, Arthur Francis 3 Arthur Francis McSweeney Don Kenealy 3 Eden Park 3 E.R. Harker Round 2 In the match between North Shore and Newton, Joe Bennett broke his leg and missed the rest of the season. He returned to captain the side at the start of the 1913 season. 18 May 3:00 Ponsonby 36–12 Ponsonby Defeat City/North Shore and Eden Beaten/A Win for Manukau 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 14997 1912-05-20 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120520.2.98 2019-08-11 City 10-4 Charles Savory, R Roope, Charles Dunning, William Mincham 4, G Lambert Charles Dunning 3 Charles Dunning 2, Charles Savory Hickey, G Warner G Warner Alex Stanaway 2 Eden Park 1 600 Matt Hooper 18 May 3:00 Manukau 11–5 A Win For Manukau 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 14997 1912-05-20 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120520.2.98 2019-08-11 Eden Arthur Hardgrave, Atkins, Jim Rukutai Arthur Hardgrave Brett Don Kenealy Eden Park 600 Ernest Jaggs 18 May 3:00 North Shore 8–24 Ponsonby Defeat City/North Shore and Eden Beaten/A Win for Manukau 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 14997 1912-05-20 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120520.2.98 2019-08-11 Newton E Rogers, Frederick Gladding E Rogers H Maiki 2, Billy Dervan, Alan Blakey 2, Joe Bennett Billy Dervan 2, Len Farrant Devonport Domain T. Cunningham Round 3 thumb|Arthur HardgraveCharles Webb debuted for Ponsonby after switching from the Ponsonby rugby union club. He scored a try in their 45-9 win over Eden. In the same game three other players scored multiple tries (Charles Savory 3, Sid Riley 2, and Arthur Carlaw 2) in addition to their other 4 try scorers. Both of the senior matches were played at Eden Park with 600 in attendance. The other match was played at the Devonport Domain with the home side, North Shore winning 5-3. For the defeated Manukau side their first ever New Zealand representative, Arthur Hardgrave scored their only points. 25 May 3:00 City 24–13 City's First Win 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15003 1912-05-27 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120527.2.99.1 2019-08-10 Newton Harry Childs, G James, Harold Denize, William Moeki, Frederick Mansell, Ernie Asher Alex Stanaway 3 H Maiki 2, Billy Dervan Arthur Francis, Billy Dervan Eden Park 600 Angus Campbell 25 May 3:00 Ponsonby 45–9 Ponsonby Beat Eden 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15003 1912-05-27 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120527.2.99.1 2019-08-10 Eden Charles Savory 3, Charles Dunning, Sid Riley 2, Charles Webb, William Mincham, Harry Fricker, Arthur Carlaw 2 Charles Savory 3, Charles Dunning 2, Skeats Bob Biggs, Don Kenealy 2 Eden Park 600 T. Cunningham 25 May 3:30 North Shore 5–3 Newton Rangers Beaten/City's First Win/Ponsonby Beat Eden 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15003 1912-05-27 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120527.2.99.1 2019-08-10 Manukau unknown x 1 unknown x 1 Arthur Hardgrave Devonport Domain E.R. Harker Round 4 Eden only had nine players for their match with North Shore and after trailing by 33 points to 0 they threw in the proverbial towel and the match ended at that point. No point scorers or match description was published in the NZ Herald or Auckland Star. In the match between Ponsonby and Newton Charles Savory was ordered from the field for “rough and tumble” play just before fulltime and a match his side won by 16 to 6. He had earlier scored 2 tries and kicked a conversion. The fullback for Newton was J. Perry who had debuted weeks earlier and was said to be playing well despite being in his early teens. 1 June 3:00 North Shore 33–0 North Shore v Eden 8 Auckland Star XLIII 132 1912-06-03 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19120603.2.68 2019-12-16 Eden unknown unknown Eden Park 3 Tom Feilding 1 June 3:00 Ponsonby 16–6 Ponsonby Beat Newton 8 Auckland Star XLIII 132 1912-06-03 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19120603.2.68 2019-12-16 Newton Charles Dunning 2, Charles Savory 2 Arthur Carlaw, Charles Savory Arthur Francis 2 Eden Park T Cunningham 1 June City 5–3 Manukau V City/Close Call For City 8 Auckland Star XLIII 132 1912-06-03 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19120603.2.68 2019-12-16 Manukau Frederick Mansell Frederick Mansell Jim Rukutai Eden Park Bob Oliphant Round 5 After a scuffle between C Clark (North Shore), and Charles Webb (Ponsonby) resulted in referee Matt Hooper sending Clark off. Eden upset City with a 10-6 win to register their first win of the year. City had taken the lead towards the end of the game and from the kickoff with one minute remaining A Innes "took the ball up the field on his own" to score the winning try which Don Kenealy converted. Billy Curran switched from rugby (Marist Old Boys) and debuted for Newton. Following the game he was chosen in the New Zealand team to meet Auckland. He went on to play 6 matches for New Zealand on their Australia tour and 6 times for Auckland before signing with Wigan. He ultimately only played the one club league match in New Zealand. During the following week the Auckland Rugby League passed a resolution that no player be selected for representative fixtures unless they had played at least 4 matches in the rugby league code. 8 June 3:00 North Shore 6–13 Ponsonby Beat North Shore 8 Auckland Star XLIII 138 1912-06-10 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19120610.2.59 2019-12-16 Ponsonby George Seagar, Frederick Gladding McPherson, G Lambert, Arthur Carlaw Charles Dunning Charles Dunning Devonport Domain 400 Matt Hooper 8 June 3:00 Eden 10–6 Eden Ramblers V City Rovers 8 Auckland Star XLIII 138 1912-06-10 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19120610.2.59 2019-12-16 City A Innes 2 Don Kenealy Don Kenealy George Hunt, William Moeki Eden Park Angus Campbell 8 June 3:00 Newton 26–2 Newton Rangers V Manukau 8 Auckland Star XLIII 138 1912-06-10 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19120610.2.59 2019-12-16 Manukau William Mackrell, Billy Dervan 3, Arthur Francis 2, Billy Dervan, Len Farrant 2 Len Farrant Arthur Hardgrave Eden Park T Cunningham Round 6 The rugby league code showed that it was still struggling in its infancy to always organise itself properly with City only managing to field 12 players and the Auckland Star noted in its match report that several players “wore wrongly coloured uniforms”, and that the match was scheduled for 3:15 but kicked off 30 minutes late. The field was in a very muddy state and played in heavy rain, and after halftime some of the players did not return to the field. Also noticeable was the Newton and Eden result where Newton ran in 12 tries but only managed to convert one of them. Goal kicking in general was relatively poor and was shared amongst the teams with it not uncommon to see 3 or 4 players used. 22 June 3:15 North Shore 10–5 North Shore V City 8 Auckland Star XLIII 150 1912-06-24 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19120624.2.92 2019-08-10 City E Rogers, Jim Griffin E Rogers, C Clark William Moeki Alex Stanaway Devonport Domain T Cunningham 22 June 3:00 Newton 38–0 Newton V Eden 8 Auckland Star XLIII 150 1912-06-24 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19120624.2.92 2019-08-10 Eden Knowles 2, Alan Blakey 2, Ike Healy 4, Malcolm, Charles Brockliss, Adelbert Tobin 2 Len Farrant Eden Park 1 Bob Oliphant 22 June 3:00 Ponsonby 26–0 Ponsonby Beats Manukau 8 Auckland Star XLIII 150 1912-06-24 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19120624.2.92 2019-08-10 Manukau Horton 2, Matthews, McPherson, Charters, Skeates Skeates 2 Charles Webb 2 Eden Park 2 Matt Hooper Round 7 thumb|Archie Ferguson Archie Ferguson refereed his first ever first grade game. He would go on to referee 50 first grade games and 8 representative games before becoming a prominent administrator in both refereeing and managing, including the New Zealand team. George Hunt who scored a try for City would also go on to become an administrator for the Auckland Rugby League in the 1920s. 29 June 3:00 Newton 24–11 Newton Beat North Shore 4 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15033 1912-07-01 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120701.2.13 2019-12-16 North Shore P Bush 2, Charles Brockliss, Cross, William Tobin, Adelbert Tobin Alan Blakey 2, George Smith Alfred Jackson, C Clark, William Wynyard E Rogers Eden Park 1 T Cunningham 29 June 3:00 Manukau 14–3 Manukau Beat Eden 4 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15033 1912-07-01 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120701.2.13 2019-12-16 Eden Hughes, Griffiths, Ferguson, Hunt Hughes Bond Eden Park Archie Ferguson 29 June 3:00 City 14–12 City Rovers Win 4 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15033 1912-07-01 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120701.2.13 2019-12-16 Ponsonby George Hunt, William Moeki, George Harrison, Tom Avery Alex Stanaway J Warner, R Roope Charles Webb, Sydney Cole Charles Webb Eden Park 2 Bob Oliphant Round 8 It was reported that Arthur Francis the Newton player was now enroute to England where he was to join the Wigan club and play until 1919 when he would return to New Zealand and coach Newton in 1921. Charles Webb of the Ponsonby side was unable to play in their match with Eden after suffering from rheumatism. Northern Union 13 New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1161 1912-07-11 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/NZISDR19120711.2.19 2023-04-16 Remarkably little more than a month after being thrashed by Ponsonby by nearly 40 points, Eden managed to draw with them 9-9. John Henry Dufty made his debut for City. He had become famous for his remarkable kicking for the Thames rugby side in 1906 where he kicked 49 points in representative games sparking the cry "Give It To Dufty" at football grounds in New Zealand for many years to come. While he had really only had the one standout season he still kicked well at times. 6 July 3:00 Newton 17–7 Newton's Easy Victory 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15039 1912-07-08 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120708.2.103.1 2019-08-11 City P Bush 2, Adelbert Tobin 2, Charles Brockliss Len Farrant Batten John Dufty John Dufty Eden Park 1 Angus Campbell 6 July 3:00 Eden 9–9 Eden Surprise Ponsonby 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15039 1912-07-08 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120708.2.103.1 2019-08-11 Ponsonby Bright, Emmet Kenealy, A Innes Charters Sydney Cole 3 Eden Park 2 Matt Hooper 6 July 3:00 North Shore 9–12 Newton Vanquish City/Ponsonby and Eden Draw/Manukau's Win 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15039 1912-07-08 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120708.2.103.1 2019-08-11 Manukau Ernie Bailey, George Seagar, C Clark Griffiths 2, Hunt, Whyte Devonport Domain T Cunningham Round 9 Newton's win over Ponsonby effectively decided the title in their favour. Ponsonby had a weakened side with William Cossey, Sid Riley, and Charles Webb all unavailable but filled their places with Jack Stanaway and George Bater, a Ponsonby rugby player. Newton were without William Tobin but George Gillett was available and led the side to victory. 13 July 3:00 Newton 13–3 Newton the Champions/A Brilliant Match 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15045 1912-07-15 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120715.2.108.3 2019-08-11 Ponsonby Ike Healey, Charles Brockliss 2 George Gillett George Gillett (mark) Rowe Eden Park 1 Bob Oliphant 13 July 3:00 North Shore 21–8 North Shore's Victory 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15045 1912-07-15 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120715.2.108.3 2019-08-11 Eden Jim Griffin, Alfred Jackson, Stan Walters, Black, George Seagar Jim Griffin, Alfred Jackson, Jack Paul Bright, Bob Biggs Bob Biggs Eden Park 2 H Pullen 13 July 3:00 City 7–4 Newton the Champions/A Brilliant Match/Wins for City and Shore 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15045 1912-07-15 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120715.2.108.3 2019-08-11 Manukau George Hunt John Dufty John Dufty Hunt 2 Ellerslie Reserve Angus Campbell Round 10 Newton were one point ahead of Ponsonby in the championship and needed a win to secure the title. Manukau scored first and Newton only had a 5-3 lead at halftime but in the second half they totally dominated, putting on 29 points to 0 for a 34-3 win. It gave them their maiden championship. Eden upset City 25-5 though City fielded a weak team and lost two players to injury during the match. 20 July 3:00 Ponsonby 13–13 A Drawn Game 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15051 1912-08-22 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120722.2.116.1 2019-08-11 North Shore A Cross, R Roope, Harry Fricker A Cross 2 George Seagar, Frederick Gladding 2 Alfred Jackson, Jack Paul Eden Park 1 Angus Campbell 20 July 3:00 Newton 34–3 Newton's Easy Victory 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15051 1912-08-22 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120722.2.116.1 2019-08-11 Manukau P Bush, George Gillett, Alan Blakey 2, Adelbert Tobin, George Smith, Cross, unattributed x 1 George Gillett, Adelbert Tobin 4 Hughes Eden Park 2 T. Cunningham 20 July 3:00 Eden 25–5 Eden Ramblers Win 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15051 1912-08-22 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120722.2.116.1 2019-08-11 City unattributed unattributed unattributed unattributed Eden Park 3 Matt Hooper Top scorers There were multiple instances of points being unattributed. As such the following try scoring and point scoring lists are incomplete. Games and/or teams with unattributed points are as follows: North Shore try and penalty v Manukau (R3), North Shore 33 points v Eden (R4), Newton 1 try v Manukau (R10), Eden 25 points v City (R10), City 5 points v Eden (R10). This amounts to 82 points unattributed out of 773 points scored in total. With the New Zealand team touring Australia several players only played a handful of matches before departing which limited their scoring opportunities to 4 games. Top point scorers No Player Team Games T C P Pts  1 Charles SavoryPonsonby475133  1 Charles DunningPonsonby556333  3 Adelbert TobinNewton564026  4 Arthur FrancisNewton454125  5 Ike HealeyNewton671023  5 Billy DervanNewton454023  7 Alan BlakeyNewton1062022  8 Don KenealyEden425118 Top try scorers No Player Team Games Tries 1 Ike HealeyNewton6 7 2 Adelbert TobinNewton 56 2 Alan BlakeyNewton 10 6 4 Billy DervanNewton 4 5 4 Charles BrocklissNewton 9 5 4 George HuntCity 9 5 4 P BushNewton4 5 4 William MinchamPonsonby8 5 Lower grades and exhibition matches Second Grade thumb|left|The unbeaten Ponsonby side which won all of their 14 games.thumb|North Shore 2nd grade team. Edward Vincent Fox is 3rd from the left in the back row. The first grade Fox Memorial Shield was named after him. The Points table at the end of the first round (which was published) and additional known results. Only 19 scores were reported therefore the points for and against are only tallies from those matches. The table also included the championship final which saw Ponsonby defeat Otahuhu 15-9. TeamPldWDLFAPtsPonsonby United1111001283522Otahuhu United96031055112North Shore Albions9603533612Northcote Ramblers94058388City Rovers930641706Ellerslie United92079694Hobsonville Pirates710618572Newton Rangers70079150 Third Grade Ponsonby B beat Ponsonby A in the final match 17-5 to win the competition. There were two rounds of matches played prior to the competition beginning. Only 8 rounds were played (7 matches for each team) and only 8 scores were reported, including none from Northcote's games. The standings were published after 7 rounds however which showed the teams wins and losses to that point. As a result the points for and against only includes those reported. TeamPldWDLFAPtsPonsonby United B77001071714Ponsonby United A7502252110Manukau Rovers6402088 Eden Ramblers630311296North Shore Albions62049514City Rovers61055312Northcote Ramblers6006000 Fourth Grade The competition was played over 7 rounds. Only 16 match scores were reported out of 26 matches played. The for and against as a result are incomplete as are the win loss records. TeamPldWDLFAPtsNorth Shore Albions550060910Otahuhu United540183228Ellerslie United521254265Ponsonby United420214294Manukau311118123Eden Ramblers410326462Newton Rangers41036302City Rovers40042890 Exhibition match Date Score Score Venue Exhibition Match 24 AugManukau V Mangere Native Team 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15081 1912-08-26 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120826.2.126 2019-10-12 Manukau 10 Mangere Native Team 3 Onehunga Recreation Ground, Onehunga Representative season The team to play Thames-Goldfields to begin the season was a considerably weakened one. Several players named originally in the NZ Herald did not actually make the trip and the match day line up as reported in the Thames News was a very different one with many players on debut for Auckland.Thames-Goldfields Defeat Auckland 3 Thames Star XLVII 10210 1912-05-20 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/THS19120520.2.41 2019-12-18 Auckland v Thames-Goldfields 18 May 3:00 Thames-Goldfields 18–12 A Representative Match/Auckland Team Defeated 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 14997 1912-05-20 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120520.2.98 2019-08-15 Auckland Ormsby 2, Dillamore, Hyde Hyde Jos B. Dufty 2 Bob Mitchell, Malcolm Arthur Francis 2 Arthur Francis Thames George Gillett Auckland v New Zealand thumb|The Auckland side.Sid Riley the former Australian rugby international who was playing club football in Auckland for Ponsonby at the time was listed to play for Auckland in the match. However he played for New Zealand instead. A photo was published of the Auckland team. They are from left to right Ernie Asher, George Seagar, Jim Griffen, ?, ?, Bob Mitchell, ?, ?, ?, ?, Harry Fricker, ?, and ?. Originally the Hayward brothers (Morgan and Harold) were named to play for New Zealand however with their Thames side playing the curtain-raiser they ultimately represented them on the day. 15 June 3:00 Auckland 16–38 New Zealand V Auckland/Local Team Defeated/By Thirty-Eight to Sixteen 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15021 1912-06-17 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120617.2.106.1 2019-08-11 New Zealand Harry Fricker, D Healey 2, George Seagar George Seagar Alex Stanaway Jim Gilmour 5, Charles Webb, Sid Riley, George Bradley 2, Cecil King Jim Gilmour, George Bradley, Charles Dunning Arthur Francis Eden Park 5000 T. Cunningham (Knox and Parker line umpires) Auckland B v Thames 15 June 1:30 Auckland B 6-12 Thames Beat Auckland B 8 Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 144 1912-05-20 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19120617.2.78 2021-07-12 Thames Stan Weston, McPherson Houghton, Dunkley Jos B. Dufty 2 Jos B. Dufty Eden Park 5,000 Angus Campbell (Ferguson and Mulholland line umpires) Auckland v Hawke’s Bay (Northern Union C.C.) The Auckland team featured Harold Hayward who was from the Thames district which was affiliated to Auckland Rugby League. He had been a member of the combined Thames-Goldfields team which had played Auckland earlier in the season. 27 July 3:00 Auckland 26–8 The First Cup Match/Auckland Beat Hawke's Bay/By 26 Points to 8 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15057 1912-07-29 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120729.2.115.1 2019-08-15 Hawke’s Bay Arthur Carlaw, Bob Mitchell 2, Harold Hayward, Jim Rukutai 2 Arthur Hardgrave 2 Arthur Hardgrave, Charles Dunning Jim Johnson, Henry Duvall Henry Duvall Victoria Park 4,000 T. Cunningham Auckland B v Hamilton Early in the game Skeats for Auckland broke "several ribs" and had to leave the field with a replacement coming on, most likely William Tobin as he was in the reserves and later scored a try. Then near the end of the match another Auckland player sprained a toe and left the field leaving Auckland a player short. 28 July 3:00 Hamilton 12-20 Beat Waikato By 20-12 9 New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 15057 1912-07-29 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120729.2.115.1 2021-06-18 Northern Union/Auckland B v Hamilton 2 Waikato Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5067 1912-07-29 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WAIGUS19120729.2.14 2021-06-18 Auckland B Agnew, Harrison Field 2 Hughes Jackson, Lambert, Bob Biggs, William Tobin, Smith, Adelbert Tobin Adelbert Tobin Steele Park, Hamilton Auckland v Rotorua On 3 August Auckland played Rotorua in Rotorua and they also played Lower Waikato at Eden Park. The later match was listed in some quarters as a B team though it was filled with New Zealand internationals. 3 August Rotorua 9–10 Auckland Defeats Rotorua/By 10 Points to 9/A Close Game 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15063 1912-08-05 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120805.2.116 2019-12-18 Auckland Hatu, Rawson, Frank Woodward Adelbert Tobin, Charles Webb Arthur Hardgrave Arthur Hardgrave Rotorua Bob Oliphant Auckland B v Lower Waikato 3 August 3:00 Auckland B 13–21 Lower Waikato Wins by 21 to 13 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15063 1912-08-05 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120805.2.116 2019-12-18 Lower Waikato Cross, Charles Dunning, Don Kenealy C Clark 2 Neild, F Hall, F Littlewood, J Dunn 2 H Henderson 3 Eden Park T. Cunningham Auckland v Wellington (Northern Union C.C.) Due to the Rotorua and Thames leagues being affiliated with the Auckland Rugby League the Auckland team contained two players from each sub league. Namely Riki Papakura and Rukingi Reke from Rotorua and Harold Hayward and his brother Morgan Hayward from Thames. 10 August 3:00 Auckland 16–0 Northern Union Cup/Retained by Auckland/Wellington Beaten Pointless/A Hard and Fast Game 8 Auckland Star XLIII 192 1912-08-12 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19120812.2.109 2019-12-18 Wellington Billy Curran, Stan Weston, Rukingi Reke, Jim Rukutai Arthur Hardgrave Arthur Hardgrave Victoria Park 5,500 Archie Ferguson 700px Auckland v Waikato 17 August 3:00 Auckland 41–0 Auckland V Waikato/Visitors Badly Beaten 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15075 1912-08-19 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120819.2.7 2019-08-15 Waikato Bob Mitchell 2, Arthur Hardgrave, Alan Blakey 2, Albert Jackson, Jim Rukutai, George Seagar, Stan Weston Arthur Hardgrave 2, Jim Rukutai 2, George Seagar 2, Jim Griffin Eden Park E. R. Harker Auckland v New Zealand Māori 24 August 3:00 Auckland 30–6 Auckland V Native Team/A Win for Auckland 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15081 1912-08-26 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120826.2.126 2019-08-15 New Zealand Māori Billy Curran 2, Young 2, George Seagar, Bob Mitchell, Dick Roope, Harry Fricker Billy Curran, George Seagar, Charles Webb Jim Rukutai, Bush Eden Park Knox Auckland v New South Wales thumb|Auckland and NSW teams.Auckland won their first victory over an ‘international’ side when they defeated New South Wales by 10 points to 3. The game was marred by several acts of violence with the visiting side said to be at fault repeatedly. Near the end of the match Sid Deane was sent off for punching Billy Curran. 31 August 3:00 Auckland 10–3 Auckland Defeats New South Wales by 10 Points to 3/Game Marred By Roughness/New South Wales Man Ordered Off 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15087 1912-09-02 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120902.2.124 2019-08-15 New South Wales Bob Mitchell, Rukingi Reke Arthur Hardgrave Charles Dunning Bob Williams Victoria Park 10,000 Angus Campbell Auckland v New South Wales New South Wales reversed their earlier loss with a comprehensive win over a disappointing Auckland effort. Charles Dunning and Bob Mitchell who had both been named to play originally were forced to withdraw due to illness and were replaced by Harry Fricker and Jim Griffin. 21 September 3:00 Auckland 2–25 New south Wales Defeats Auckland By 25 Points to 2/Home Team Outclasses 9 The New Zealand Herald XLIX 15105 1912-09-23 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19120923.2.114.1 2019-08-15 New South Wales Arthur Hardgrave Frank Burge, Arthur Halloway, Dan Frawley 4, Ray Norman Dan Frawley, Ray Norman Auckland Domain 9000 Archie Ferguson Auckland representative matches played and scorers RankNameClubPlayedTriesConPenPoints1Arthur HardgraveManukau7174252Bob Mitchell City87--213George SeagarNorth Shore734-174Jim RukutaiManukau642-165Billy CurranNewton631-116Charles DunningPonsonby51-277Arthur FrancisNewton1-2167Stan WestonNorth Shore72--67Ike HealyNewton42--67Harry FrickerPonsonby52--67Alan BlakeyNewton72--67Rukingi RekeRotorua42--67YoungPonsonby12--614Charles WebbPonsonby711-515C ClarkNorth Shore1-2-416MalcolmNewton11--316Arthur CarlawPonsonby21--316Don KenealyEden41--316Alfred JacksonNorth Shore31--316Harold HaywardThames51--316Adelbert TobinNewton31--316CrossNewton11--316Dick RoopePonsonby51--324Alex StanawayCity2--1224Jim GriffinNorth Shore4-1-226Morgan HaywardThames6---026Harry ChildsCity3---026Ernie AsherCity2---026George SmithNewton2---026Frazer?1---026George HarrisonNorth Shore1---026G WarnerCity1---026McPhersonPonsonby1---026Tom AveryCity1---026William CapillThames1---026G LambertPonsonby2---026ChartersPonsonby1---026Riki PapakuraRotorua1---026George GillettNewton1---0 References External links Auckland Rugby League Official Site Category:Auckland Rugby League seasons Auckland Rugby League