South Wales Daily News

ROUND THE ROPES. [BY WANDERER.] I hawe seen some crowds on the Cardiff Arms Park. but rarely, if ever, such a multi. lude that assembled to witness the last )f the inter-country contests. As early as ne oolock the gates of the Park were literally besieged by enthusiasts anxious to obtain good 'vantage points, and when I entered the field at 2.30, an oour before the time announced to tommenfte, there were over 10,000 people present. rom then on there was one continual stream f eager spectators, and when the Yearns fielded the Park presented a almost unparalleled in the history of South Wales football. On the roofs of the neigh- bouring business premises, warehouses, &c., were hundreds of sightseers; in the trees a large number perched themselves, while tome were, even daring enough to ^nt themselves on the roof of the Press box. An Xce"«nt view of the game was also obtained by a |°?dly number on a hay-rick at the far end of the the fight for places proving very exciting, womg jn an(j 0U(. 0f the crowd I heard plenty talk as to the probable result of match. We shall win comfort- b'y. John," remarked one Welshman, while another chimed in, We have something to beat, ld Jon," Going along I found people generally onbtfui about the result; in fact, as one said, it it*8 ^oss UP* now 011 ^an on cheap side—the cheap side in club a a't'les« I mean—and managed to get a very JWjtorfcable place. Gradually, however, I was ec*gad in, and it was useless then to attempt 8 oneself. The teams were on bbe field, °«oher had started the ball, and the great mass of "nxanity commenced swaying backwards and rwards, Never in my experience have I had such a ^■ng, Every minute I was expecting the stand to -i PSe.hut persons around me thought of nothing iI bUb footbaIl. Those Irish forwards are a fine ()"Dnw, Duw, man, they can bring them lbWD," "Begorra, and they can," were some of expressions I heard around me. The .'Shmen were working towards the anH 8°al- The crowd bene forward, then, as Crean forced himself over, they down, those standing below being 'ghtly jammed against the railings. In ■*h position they stayed until an unsuccessful not had been made for goal, and then they fell k greatly relieved. A level tanner you that Ireland wins" was offered y a youth standing close by, but the stake was so exorbitant that no one caught Good old Paddie's was frequently Routed, and the Irish players themselves were ll'ghlv delighted in drawing first blood. The Welshmen, however, were not. in the least taken aback by the reverse, and their sup- porters were confident of their being able ko equalise. "Down him, down him!" they *houtud as » burly Irish forward got away, and Banky did this to their satis- faction. Ah, Banky is the best little back We have now there's no kid aboub it," was a. femarkwhich followed. "Hello there's some tine passing by the Welsh backs. Weil played, Arthur You're a good Jun." As these words were falling from the speaker Pearson was given the ball. As he sprinted along close '0 the touch line those above pressed for- ward again. He's in," t'aey commenced to shout, but this gradually became a loud roar as it *^3 seen that the old Millhillian had got Ground beautifully. He's in, he's in," \\tent forth from thousands of throats, and the scene at "that moment was simply in- describable. In every part of the ground bats were .flying in the air—someone had the audacity throw mine up because I did net do so myself— oe ladies waved their handkerchiefs, the men frandishd their sticks in a frantic manner. a.nd Or the space of several minutes there was a ce^6 wbieh will long be remembered in the annals oouth Wales football. Two to one on Banky Putting it over," was a bet offered by one. Not Any," replied another. When the popular back did put it over, however, there was pother outburst of enthusiasm. Wales rpfre leading, and the Cymry rejoiced thereat, ear H ax been reached. Welshmen were th and all they hoped for now was t ■ Wales would be able to keep the from scoring. Arrab, bedad, g v ahything loike backs we'd smother them," aia one eon of Erin. The crowd bad now down, although they were as eager c. eJÇpectan as ever. Every point in the nvwT i followed with the closest interest, 0 a of Good old Tommy," Played jweet Escott," "Good kick Banky," were to be heard repeatedly, for ^ouKht desperately, the work of their Wftfds calling forth much admiration but it 1 up with them, and they left the field but not by any means disgraced. Floreat

THE DOINGS OF THE IRISHMEN. J [BY" TREFOIL. "] DUBLIN, FBIDAT MORNING, lhat Ireland has been badly beaten in the first 0 of her International engagements no fair- inaed person who witnessed both encounters 1 deny. But while admitting that our previous Ways this season were downright indifferent, and Qat at all what was expected, force of cireum- j, undoubtedly told against us. In the match the ground at Lansdown-road was a deplorable state, and it afterwards proved a e £ ular slough of despond" for the green. erseyed brigade. The lighter Hibernian Pack-lib ere was at leasb a stone and of P9r ipan difference in 'the weight in Ik CONTEN^ING packs—could not operate t t, mud and slush, and when it came ~°nes1j shoving there was only one lot in it, and tnat was not Ireland. When the Englishmen fKo? '° the homesters at their own game— UP fche scrums and loose rushing, wh,ch they did at the outset-it looked as if the ■Rlaolrha^K111861^ were g°'Dg to repeat their TnHo«H h Performance of twelve months ago. KS* yei a ma"er of wonder that the ? LS611 t0 ke«P their l'ne intact In tbe openUtg qUà.rter of an hour, during when iin« TTn»?re^ ^mply swarming on Tn,vlr.? fn has to thank By1,116 and T:lyloir for preventing at least W ?,.mbi6(f» t^my. Woods, however, ickly trm«nfc e situation, and with ponaummate judgment changed his tactics. Find- that blowing ^P game suited ^addiea « better than his lot, he went on the opposite tack, and keen- lul the ball as tight as possible while the forwards Packed the sci'ummag#s with phalanx-like soliditv tried what extra weigut would do to change îhe aspect of affairs. ThIS alteration in strategy **9 be said to have been the turning point in the l0ttunes of the dav, for though the Irish eight, Je»s clever at getting possession, endeavoured to tneetJ their opponents at the shoving game, and at first with fair success, our scrum. Pagers soon began to crumble, and the Rose **Presentatives fairly pushed them all over J"6 "shop." From this up tp the last Gn minutes the visitors were entirely in the ^ndant, and the Irishmen were decidedly ;u°ky in only having their line crossed on Jw° occasions, albeit the second try (Fegan s) was softest of the soft. Coming to theend the 1Bnglishmen palpably tired and the Hibernians *ere quick to turn this to account. They put an ^»ounfc 0f steam and energy into ha<i been sadly absent sines the fi .lt>utes, and from this point ran their opponents lean off their legs. The Emerald Islanders swept T on the line in magnificent style, and little Magee, who is always on the spot when j,'8 kind of business is on the tapis, pouncing the ball, gained a well-earned try. fch v hope which is said to spring eternal in human breast" now fairly bubbled over in the of the heme partisans, whose enthusiasm, tho to say> was unbounded, and they made tjj 'nost of th«i opportunity thus afforded them of foy *lnR out of the stato of frozen iciness caused hft lm&nuer wh'°h the early portion of the "fU* (>one against them. It was just possible, \1tJ till, that the Shamrock might pull the match *»aa fire. For the last five minutes the pace ton ^^khing terrific, and Ireland was always on way the team played up ab the ond W^thyof reward. However, just when things '°°king brightest in that direction, a penalty flufe*lractlcally blighted our hopes of averting 2 triog'1^ no side Isffc England victorious by l,Jas;narrow a margin !as* was the ,'ca-9e y^on year. To sum up my impres- al i he match, we were a bit lucky not to h^onnleasC another couple of scores agftitisi: Uf, We mi,6 other hand, with a bit better fortune wou easily enough, or at least got W«Q Q. draw. Fegan's try should nob have fiv and we ought to have scored in the Minute?, but at the same time I must not be taken as insinuating that the better team did nob win. The victory was thoroughly well earned, and except tor the first quar- ter of an hour and the last ten minutes we were well beaten. At the same time, given a dry ground, I think the result would have been tho other way about. Despite this defeat, strong hopes were. entertained that the fifteen would retrieve its lost laurels when the Scotchmen came to bo encountered and with the team turning out as originally chosen, these anticipations were not thought to be over-sanguine. The dishearten- ing postponements which had to be resorted to in connection with the fixture is fresh in the memory of all who follow the fortunes of the "Internationals;" and to his Highness! King Frost is due in the main the chops and changes which had to be made in the constitution of th(1 Irish team doing duty at Edinburgh. Had all been well for the 16th of February, for which date the game was fixed, I have no doubt that the tale I have to unfold would be a far different one from a Hibernian point of view. True, both L. H. Gwynn, probably our best centre three-quarter, and John O'Connor, Ireland s premier forward, were doubtful from the very first, but no one could foresee that we should have to mourn the absence of Sam Lee, Steven- 80n, Forrast, Jameson, and Brunker on the event- ■ ful day. Lee, Stevenson, and Brunker were unable to shake off the attentions of that; gentleman who is so much en evidence just now-to wit, la grippe; while neither Forrest nor the mighty Jameson had had any training to speak of for the previous fortnight, and declared off in favour of men who were in better condition. Jameson, who is not a stranger to Welsh Rugby arenas, weighs no less than 18st 41b just now, and naturally would require plenty of time to get down to his playing weight—about 16st-and so perhaps, after all, it was as well he stood down. We were not at all sure of what the team would be until actually in the Raeburn-place enclosure, as Brunker, who had risen from a sick bed to travel, and Crean were both very ill on the Saturday morning, and it looked good odds on neither donning the war paint. The Wanderer fortunately felt well enough to play, out not so Brunker, and the Irish officials present had to cast about for a substitute, as they had not brought one with them. W. J. Davis was at hand and filled the vacancy,or we would have had to take the field shor. There were accordingly just eight of the originally seleoted team available, and although at least a couple of the substitutes were promising enough, no one, not even the most rabid admirer of the Irishmen, was very sweet on their chances of success. Still few were prepared for the wretched show they made, and had the Soots only availed themselves of a quar- ter of their chances, the score of 2 tries recorded againsb us must have been considerably larger. Our forwards did not seem to be ablo to make any kind of stand against the opposing eight, who impressed me very favourably, so much-so that in another place I gave it as my opinion that they would beat England, despite the fact of the implicit faith which English critics put in their champions. The Highlanders packed beautifully, and here our men suffered gteatly by comparison. Then we never-nob even by accideut-could get the ball in the'scruma,with the result that the Scots wheeled and broke up the mauls, always bringing ib with them, nnd generally speaking made hares of our lot. But then the backs, behind winning forwards and all, performed execrably, and the centre lineespeciplly seemed to vie with one another as to who would or could make most blunders. The wild hot- potato" passing was something awful to look a, and I cannot understand why your knacky Welsh three-quarters did not pulverise them. Of course I did not see that match, but if the centre line made so many mistakes then as they did against us it is a matter of surprise to Irishmen the victory went as it did. Had Lee, who has few superiors at intercepting transfers, been playing I am inciined to the belief that, even badly as we were beaten forward, we would have at least made matters warm for the scions of Scotia and given Smith further opportunities of showing hir resources in the last line of defence. Our bileks saved woll enough, but their kicking was very poor and lacking in judgment. However, all credit must be given them for keeping the enemy oub as long as they did, and although receiving little or no assistance from the front rank they made good use of the few openings which the half-backs made for them. Gardiner, indeed, made the best run of the day. It is no very pleasant task for an Irishman who is any way keen on the game to have to write in such a strain as the foregoing, but I am not; without. hope that when Saturday's great battle is lost and won I shall be better pleased with our tried and trusty (?) The majority of points registered against both Ireland and Wales by the other nations are in the aggregate exactly the same nine, while our lines were crossed respectively four and five times, but Wales had the satisfaction of penetrating their opponents' defence on two occasions to our solitary one. On collateral form therefore there is very little between us, but the team which will do duty for Ireland to-day is somewhat stronger than the previous ones. This applies more particularly to the pack, although of course O'Connor's absence will prove a loss. There is the required weight and pace in it, while we have little to fear as far as combination is concerned, the majority of the eight knowing: each others' play. The Welsh front rank, by all accouatn, are a nailing, good, hard-working lot, and much will depend on whici(seli is the cleverer in getting possession in the scrums. In their two previous matches this reason the Irish forwards have entirely failed to get the ball, but better things are expected in this respect from to-day's pack. If our scrummagers hold their own, which I think they will, our backs will be found all right, and the feeling in the Irish capital is that the wearers of the Shamrock will come out on top in the encounter. Another opinion prevails to the effect that the game will prove a far more scientific exhibition than any of the matches already decided. It could very easily turn out this way, because up to the present there has been a. sad lack of finesse shown m both the England and Scotland engagements. The Welshmen will want to keep a sharp look-out for A. P. Gwynn, of Dublin University, who comes into the team through the absence of L. H." of that ilk. He will partner Lee in the centre, is a very ssund player all round, and a regular caution to drop goals from all conceivable corners. Up to the time of penning these notes it was doubtful if Tuke could make the journey, but we have an excellent substitute iortheomiug in tbaperson of Micky" Delaney. This juvenile stands somewhere about 5ft. 3in., and is con- ceded to be a really first-class half- back. He partners Louis Magee in the Bective Rangers 'team, and to this pair is largely due the excellent record held by the Rangurs amongst Irish clubs. So that if Tuke is not able to be on duty, it will not be so severely felb as it might otherwise be, having regard to the excellent combination of Delanev and Magee. Taking everything into consideration, the battle of the "wooden spoon" looks like producing a grand match, and Irishmen, of course, look forward to their representatives leaving that much undesired article of kitchen furniture in the possession of Gallant Little Wales."

PREVIOUS MATCHES WITH IRELAND. è Saturday'smatch WAS thellthoftheaeries. Of the 10 played, one was drawn, and Ireland has regis. tered four wins to the five standing to the credit of the Principality. The scoring assessed by the points which they would botal to-day is in favour of the Irishmen, who have compiled since 1882, when the first match was played, 6 goals (one penalty, one dropped) 9 tries, to 7 goals (three dropped) and 6 tries. A trio of successive wins were gained by Wales in the first three meetings, but since 1888 our men have only been twice returned the victors. The champions of the Leek and the Shamrock first met so far back as January, 1882, at Lans- down-road, Dublin, the result being a decisive victory for Wales by two goals three tries and six minors to nil. In that match, as to-day, the Newport Club figured largely, no less than seven of the Welsh fifteen bailing from Uakside. Per- haps a full lists of the Welsh team may not be without interest. Here are the names :—C. P. Lewis (Llandovery) and S. L, Clarke (Neath), back); W, Evans (Rhymney), G. F. Harding (Newport), and W. Norton (Cardiff), three- quarter backs C. H. Newman (Newport) and R. Bridie (Newport), half-baoks F. J, Purdon (Newport), T. J, S, Olapp (Newporb), T, Williams (Pontypridd), W. D. Phillips (Cardiff), J. B. Jones (Newport), R. Gould (Newport), G. L. Morris (Swansea), and H. C. Vincent (Ban- gor), forwards. The match was characterised by sundry disputes between the Irish team and the Welsh captain (Mr R. Mullock), and two of the home side so far forgot themselves as to walk off the field, while two others retired disabled. Altogether the game was a most unsatisfactory one from every point of view, and it is not to be wondered at that the two countries stood aloof from each other until the season of 1884-5, when they met at Cardiff. This tussle was the first International match played at the Park. Some 10,000 people witnessed the game, and at the outset the general opinion was that the fight would be keen and evenly contested, but later on it was freely asserted to be an easy affaIr for Wales, inasmuch as the Irishmen had fck w1 to secure the services of several of ,fc men> As a matter of fact, the visitors mustered only 13 men, and the aid of Frank TrioVir^l Newportonian, himself an nlawH f wll° latterly had resided in and l °r "n[ansea) and Jordan, of Newport, In the wSa'teau?d vacant Place9: I* TTa5ii too» there were several ,Hat1C0ck (Cardiff), Stadden RarW SardiffiWKad^,Up as follows :~T- M- and H.M.S. MadboroughJ W B^orto^loiT diff), and F. E. Hancock bardim *K ( f' s. Lyne (NewporbKJ.S. Smith (Cardiff), J. T Hinton (Cardiff), W. P. Roderick (Llanelly) H Goldsworthy (Swansea), and W. D. Phillips (Cardiff), forwards. This was undoubtedly a strong team, and it is worthy of passing remark that Stadden alone the whole crowd kept up active pursuit of the game until recently. It will be noticed that Stadden only found his way mto the team, just as he did a season later. against England, as a substitute, and here, as in the match at Black- heath, he put the match committee to shama by proving himself one of the best men on the side, In the match under notice be dropped a goal, while in the English match at Blackbeath he scored Wales's only try by a run from half-way. But to return tn the match at the Park. This is what appeared in the South Wales Daily News of the following Monday concerning the form of the teams Ib cannot be questioned that the Welshmen were in every way the better lot. Forward the teams were well matched, the Irish-j men at times, indeed, appearing to be< even a little superior. Behind the scrum-, mage, however, they were decidedly inferioi. Their passing was wild and uncertain, and their tackling nob up to the mark, with one or two exceptions. On the other hand, after the first few minutes' play, the Welsh backs worked together like a. machine, the passing being of a high order of merit. Taylor, Norton, Hancock, and Stadden all showed remarkably good form, and Barlow also deserves credit for his back play. His place-kick, from the try obtained by Norton iu the second half, was disappointing, but this failure was amply atoned for by his play all through. Among the forwards Lyne, Sim pson, Gould, and Clapp exhibited good play, and this remark applies, indeed, to the whole team. Among the Irishmen Warren was the most noticeable of the backs, and Moore, forward, dis- played plenty of daab." The second reverse at the hands of the Welsh- men had the effect of discouraging the Irishmen, who cried off the next year's engagement. Happily in the following year the entente cordialc was re-established, and by mutual consent the two countries met at Birkenhead Park, and from then on the match has been an annual event. At Birkenhead Wales won again by a goal (dropped by Arthur Gould) and a try to three tries—a really lucky win, for bad place-kicking alone robbed Ireland of victory. Our team that year comprised the following :—S. S. Clarke (Neath), back; A. J. Gould (Newport), C. G. Taylor (Ruabon and Blackheath), and G. Bowen (Swansea), three-quarter backs; W. Stadden (Cardiff and Dewsbury) and J. C. Lewis (Llanc-ily), half-backs W. Bowen, D- Morgan, W. H. Tower (Swansea), W. E. O. Williams, A. F. Bland (Cardiff), T. J. S, Clapp, W. Lock- wood (Newport), E. P. Alexander (Llandovery), and R. Roberts (Llanelly), forwards. The next year brought the Hibernians their revenge, for at Dublin they won in decisive style by two goals.and a try to nil. The result came as a complete surprise to supporters of Wales, for unquestionably we had sent over the water a fine team, as the following list of names will show :—E. J. Roberts (Llanelly), back; C. S. Arthur (Cardiff), T. J. Pryce-Jenkins (Liaii. dovery), and G. Bowen (Swansea), three-quarter backs; C. J. Thomas (Newport) and O. J. Evans (Cardiff), half-backs; T. J. S. Clapp (Newport), R. W. Powell (Newport), A. F. Hill (Cardiff), Q. D. Kedzlie (Cardiff), A. F. Bland (Cardiff), W. H. Thomas (Cambridge Univer- sity), W. H. Howells (Swansea), T. Williams (Swansea), and J. Meredith (Swansea), forwards. From the beginning to the end of the game the play was fast and exciting, but at the same time the form displayed in the first half was scarcely as good as looked for. The day was a perfect one for football, so that on this score no fault could be found, bub the Welshmen were entirely off colour, and perhaps, when all the circumstances are taken into consideration, this is not to be wondered at so much. Most of the team had been travelling all Friday, and, in addition, suffered not a little during their passage, whilst, to make matters worse, their best three-quarter (Pryce-Jenkins), owing to missing a train, did not reach the Irish metropolis till the morning of the match. We were handsomely beaten. I So occurred our first) defeat at Ireland's hards, but we derived comfort from the knowledge that iu the next season we should have the pleasure of meeting them at Swansea, and, as we fondly hoped, revive the old order of things. Well, 1889 came along in due course, and the Irishmeu vetted Swansea, and, lo and behold, they knocked us again to the tune of 2 tries and 6 minors to a solitary minor. We were very confident about winning that match, equally as confident, only more so, as we feel over to-day's tussle. Let us trust our confidence to-day will not, as in 1889, be misplaced. Our defeat in 1889 was due to the dashing play of the Irish forwards, who ran through the Welsh pack almosb as they liked, and completely pul- verised our rear combination. It must be con- fused, too, that in those days Arthur Gould, deadly opposed as he then was to the four three- quarter game, was far from being an ideal centre, and it wouid have been better, perhaps, seeing that Gould would not play the four tlree-quartergamti, to have strengthened the forwards by lopping one of the rear quartc-tte off. The Welsh team on this occasion included :—E. Roberts(Llanelly), back Da vies (London Welsh), A. J. Gould (New- port), Norman Biggs (Cardiff), and T. Morgan (Llanelly), three-quarter backs; C. Thomas (New- port) and Griffiths (Llanelly), half-backs; Morgan (Swausea), S. Nicholls (Cardiff), T. Harding (Newport), J. Harding (Newport), W. Bowen, (Swansea), W. H. Thomas (London Welsh), and Evans (London Welsh), forwards. The 1890 match at Dublin ended in a draw, either side scoring a goal, the try for Wales (con- verted by Bancroft) being- obtained right ab the end of the game-a near squeak. The Welsh team were :—Back, W. Bancroft (Swansea); three-quarter backs, D. Gwynn (Swansea), A. J. Gotiid (Newport) R. L. Garrebb (Penarth), and G. Thomas (Newport); half-backs, C. J. Thomas (Newport), and H. M. Ingledew (Cardiff); forwards, A. F. Hill (Cardiff), T. C. Graham (Newport), A. F. Bland (Cardiff), D. W. Evans (Cardiff), W. H. Thomas (London Walsh), W. Bowen (Swansea), J. Hvinncn (Newport), and S. Thomas (Llanelly). Llanelly was the scene of the next annual struggle, and a more exciting game has seldom beeu witnessed. This was the Irishmen's first visit to the tin-plate town, and they met with a right hearty reception, the inhabitants and club officials doing all in their power to make them feel thoroughly at home. The game was a grand one, and although Wales were if anything the better team of the two, the result—one converted goal and one dropped goal to a dropped goal and a try- left us little to b»ast*of. At first the Irishmen, whose forwards were very fast and clever with their feet, looked like carrying all before them, Soon, however, it became clear that they were nob so good in rear of the scrum. The Welsh halves, David James in particular, were very active, and never seemed to have the slightest difficulty in eluding the opposing couple. Re- peatedly they put a different aspect on the face of affairs, and had it not been for them a disaster for Wales would have had to be chronicled very early in the game. As the fight progressed the Welsh forwards steadied up considerably, and the fierce rushes of the Irishmen were effec- tually stopped. The Welsh back combination than told, and Samuel getting a from one of the James's scored a try, which Bancroft con- verted, and a little later Bancroft dropped a magnificent goal from half-way. From a terrific maul in goal one of the visitors then scored, but the place failed, and Wales led at half-tune by two goals to a try. In the second half Walking- ton dropped a beautiful goal for Ireland, narrowing Wales's lead and narrowly missing bringing off a, second, the ball passing just beneath the bar. A miss is as good as a mile, however, and so Wales won. It will be noticed that the Welsh scoring was entirely the work of three Swansea men. The Welsh team at Llanelly was as followR :—W. J. Bancroft (Swansea), back T. W. Pearson (Cardiff), R. Garrett (Penarth), C. J. Thomas (Newport), and i'ercy Lloyd (Llanelly), three- quarter backs D. James and E. James (Swan- sea), half-backs; W. H. Thomas (London Welsh), R. L. Thomas (London Welsh), J. Deacon (Swansea), B. Samuel (Swansea), J, Samuel (Swansea), T. C. Graham (Newporb), Stephen Thomas (Llanelly), and C. B. Nichol (Llanelly), forwards. In 1892 at Dublin, as all the world knows, Ireland won by a goal and two tries to nil. This was a fajmous and well-merited victory for Ireland. No excuse can be advanced for the Welshmen. They were simply made hares of. The names of the two teams were:— Wales-W. Bancroft (Swansea), back A. J. Gould (Newport), Bert Gould (Newport), Norman Biggs (Cardiff). and F. E. Nicholl (Cardiff Harle. nninsl. three-auarter backs D. James (Swansea) and E. James (Swansea), half-backs; J. Hannen (Newport), P. Bennett (Cardiff Harlequins), A. W. Boucher (Newport), Waltace Watts (New. port), T. Deacon (Swansea), F. Mills (Swansea), H. T. Day (Newporb), and C. B. Nichol (Llanelly), forwards. Ireland-T. Peel (Bective), back; Edwards (Dublin), S. Lee (Becbive Rangers), and R. Montgomery (Bective Rangers), three-quarter backs T. Thornhill (Wanderers) and F. Davis (Lansdown), half-backs V. C. Le Fanu (Lans. down), J. S. Jameson (Lansdown), J. H. O'Conor (Boctive Rangers), R. Stevenson (Bective Rangers), A. K. Wallis (Wanderers), T. Johnston (Queen's College, B-31fart), and Roche (Wanderers), forwards. » Two years ago the Welsh star was once again in the ascendant, a hard game at Llanelly placing them victors by a try to nil and setting its seal on their claim to the proud title of champions for the season. The narrowness of the victory came as a great surprise to supporters of the home side, who it was thought, after beating England and winning so decisively against Scobland, would pile up a long score. The Irish forwards, however, played determinedly, and had it not been for a clever piece of work on the part of Bert Gould, who scored the try, the result might have been different. After the match the Irishmen, who played three three-quarters, expressed themselves as far from convinced of the superiority of the Welsh game, but apparently they have since changed their minds, as in each of their Inter- national games since that year they have worked with four three-quarters,and are paying-Wales the compliment of doing the same to-day. Theteams in the 1893 match were as follow IVaks-W. J. Bancroft (Swansea), back A. J. Gould, Berb Gould (Newport), Norman Burgs (Cardiff), and McCutcheon (Oldham), three- quarter backs F. C. Parfitt and Percy Phillips (Newport), half-backs T. Graham, W. Watts, J. Hannen, W. Boucher (Newport), D. Samuel, F. Mills (Swansea), A. F. Hill (Cardiff), and C. B. Nichol (Llanelly), forwards. Ireland-Sparro-,v (University), back Dunlop (University), Lee (Belfast), and W. Gardner (Armagh), three quarter backs; Browne (University) and Davies (Lansdown), half-backs; O'Brien, Rooke, Lindsey (University), Wallis, Johnstone,Forrest, Hamilton,Clinch (Wanderers), and Stephenson (Dungannon), forwards. Last year's match onj the Ballinafeigh swamp, Belfast, will be within easy recollection. Wales, with the Cardiff three-quarters, then in fine form, played on a field totally unfit for scientific foot. ball, and after a mediocre display the game ended in a narrow victory for the home men by a penalty goal to nil. Sweet-Escott was the hero of the match. The following were the players Ireland-Back, J. Grant (Bective); three- quarter backs, R. Dcinlop, L. Gwynne (Univer- sity), S. Lee, and W.Gardiner (Northof Ireland); half-backs, B. Tuke (Bective) and W. Brown (University); forwards, E. Forrest, T. J. H. O'Uonnor (Bective), J. H. Lyttle, J. Lyttle (North of Ireland), A. Bond (Derry), J. Lindsay and C. V, Rooke (University). Wales-Back, Bancroft (Swansea) three. quarter backs, Pearson, Elliott, Fitzgerald, and Norman Biggs (Cardiff); half-backs, Parfitt (Newport) and R. B. Sweet-Escotb (Cardiff); forwards. A. F. Hill (Cardiff). Mills (Swansea). Daniels, Nichol (Llanelly), Watts, Day,.Hansen (Newport), and Hutchinson (Neath).

THE WELSH FIFTEEN. Ii CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM. -i A. J. GOULD (NEWPORT). Ar, more experienced and efficient leader ib would be impossible to find than Arthur Gould, who for several seasons has captained the Welsh team. He is now, as he was half-ardozen years since, the one man in Wales whose name is-, famous wherever the Rugby code is followed. J International honours wero first bestowed upon him in 1884, and he has annually gained his cap since, with the exception of the season 1890-91, when he was abroad. This is his 23rd appearance in International matches, and he has but one man to excel-Maclagan, the retired Scots three- quarter-to gain the record championship of the four countries. Gould possesses all the physical qualities essential to good play, being active, fast, a splendid tackler, and an excellent kick, while in addition he uses excellent judgment. exercises admirable tooli, and has a thorough knowledge of the game. Before throwing in his I Job entirely with the club -of I the Uskside town 'of his birth Gould spent several years in London, and then played for Richmond. Bob Gould, the old International forward, and Bert Gould, one of the Welsh "Invinmbles," are his brothers. Gould is a good all-round athlete, and has been successful on the running path and over hurdles. He took parb in the Amateur Championship Hurdle Race a few years ago, but when in a good position fell at the ninth hurdle. In July, 1892, he won the Midland Championship at Aston in slow time, and at the Cardiff Harlequins' meeting on the 31st July, 1892, won the 120 Yards' Hurdle with a penalty of 21 yards in 18 3-5sec.-a magnificent performance, His play this season has often been characterised by much of his old- time brilliancy, and the Welsh officials did well in selecting him ,igain, for he is skill on his day on* of the finest footballers in the Rugby world. He gave an exceptionally fine show, in quite his old style, in the Newport v. Swansea match recently, but this year has not done over well in the inter- counbrv contests. Gould is Newport born and bred; 30 years of age, 5ft. loir, aud scales a few pounds over list. T. W. PEARSON (CARDIFF). Pearson 11" "w picked in nine Inter- I T. W. PEARSON. •iahional matcnes, and ■"p.re it not for a sus- -^cion thab he lacked defensive powers en- tertained by the Welsh Union Committee he would have ifgured in most of the inter- sonntry contests since 1890. While he is not nil round quite so good a man as he was three years ago, his defence hilS improved im. mensely, and this season again he is the most prolific georerof his club. Born in Bombay some 23 years ago, where his father is the manager of a railway company, he was at an early age sent to England, and was educated at Millhill School. Here he acquired a thorough Knowledge of the Rugby code, and in the last year of his stay at the school captained both the football and the cricket teams. During his captaincy the school was only once defeated on the football field. On leaving Millhill he came to Cardiff to study engineering in the workshops of the Taff Vale Railway Company, and after con- cluding his apprenticeship he took up a position in the engineering offices of the Alexandra Dock Company, Newport. He is finely built, being 6ft. lin. in height and weighing 12st. odd without an ounce of adipose. Pearson's ability to take a pass when on the run is unrivalled, and a feature of his play i'1 the cleverness he displays in kicking when pressed. W. LL. THOMAS (NEWPORT). Public opinion was not in favour of the placiug I W. Lf,. THOMAS (NEWPORT). of the claims of W. 1,1. Thomas before those of the two Llanelly men and Norman Biggs for the English match, and considerable doubt ex. ists as to the wisdom of his inclusion in the present team after his mediocre performance at Swansea. He is withal when fit-and he was far from being in good trim at Swausea —a man who can bo dopended upon not to disgrace his quickly. earned and fairly high: reputation. Thomas acquired the rudiments of the game in Brecon town, and on going to Chrisb College he distinguished himself in the seasons 1889-1891 as a dangerous three-quarter. Leaving Brecon for Oxford, he soon figured in his College XV., but did not succeed in getting into the 'Vars-,tv team until the next season, when, however, he was denied his blue." The coveted distinction ,vas conferred upon him the next year, and then. as a few weeks since, he acquitted him- self creditably against. Cambridge. During the last couple of years Thomas has played during vacation for the Usksiders, and has improved his play vastly. He is nob a big man, his height being but 5fe. 7m., and his weight only a- little over 10.it. He is, however, plucky, and tackles more keenly than he likes to be held himself. He kicks judiciously, is a sprinter of repute, and has been very successful for Oxford this year, the tries standing to his credit numbering more than a score, one of them gained against Bradford being a real oye-opener. OWEN BADGER (LLANELLY). When Owen Badger was selected to partner I OWEN BADGKB. Arthur Gould in the first International match serious doubts were entertained as to tho policy of the match committee. The Llan- ellyite on the whole acquitted himself creditably, his plucky defensive play atoning for his lack of brilliant attacking powers. Picked again for the Scottish matsli he at Edinburgh did better work for his 'side, and as he is now more ac- quainted with his cap- tarn's style of play, and all nervousness has worn off, he is likely to distinguish himself if chance offers. Badger is a Llauelly boy, and like the majority of his fellow clubites is a tin-plater. Ife is now 22 years old. Entering upon his football career, balf-a-dozan years ago, he was for four seasons associated with the successful local Sea- side Stars, and being occasionally seen out assist- ing Llanelly 2nd, it was not long before he was invited to play for the first XV. Ho has continued to be of greab service to the Scarlet Runners ever since. Though rather liglit-he just manages to scale 10st. 71b.-he has rare pluck, and when once fairly going is far from being easy to stop. Like Lockwood he is short, scarcely reaching 5ft. 7%in., and he has adopted many of the successful tricks of the famous Yorkshire three-quarter. R. B. SWEEF-ESCOTT (CARDIFF). Quite a veteran is the Cardiff actinor cantain. I B. B. SWKET-KSCOTT. Since Charley Arthur's captaincy he has been playing regularly for the Welsh Metropoli- tans, but he has only twice previously repre- sented Wales, once in Scotland and last year at Ballinafeigh, when lie was pronounced the best half on the field. He is a splendid defen- sive player, and seldom passes until he baa cleared the opposing halves, his resourceful- ness being always manifest. His inclu- sion in the team has given widespread satisfaction, his all-round play of late having been better than during the opening months of the season, while the prejudice which existed against him owing to his liability to penalise his side through over-anxiety to get on his opponent has been removed. Sweet-Escott was a player of note for several years before he was 20. Born in Somerset 26 years ago, he bas represented his county on nearly a. scoro of occa- sions, and while ab Cambridge University he waa often seen in the ranks of the then more famous Blackheath Club, for which he has played wing aud centre three-quarter as well as half-back, D. MORGAN (LLANELLY). down West thai ( D. MORGAN. the Llanelly halves would have been chosen as a couple iu the first of this year's matches, and when one only of them was selected good judges felt that Selwyn Boss's partner should hiive been Morgan. To the capi tal play and per- fect understanding be- tween Morgan and Di.vies is due the im- proved record ot the Llanelly Club. Morgan is the "idonkey player," and he is able to get the bail aud part with it With equal facility. tie is not oy any 'means M«». ~i"W«al as H- R.oas uoh show to advantage in some phases of the game, but he is a sound and trustworthy player of the type that never dream of fear wbeu stopping rushes. He gains International honours owing to the injury sustained by Selwyn Biggs, but having for some weeks been laid up himself too much should not be expected of him. Morgan has just turned 21 years of age, stands Sft. 7in., and weighs list. 2!b., being the heaviest man among his club's backs. A native of Llanelly, he is a tin- plate worker. J. HANNEN (NEWPORT). J. Hsnnon (he veteran of the teat-e. and, has 1. been playing in Inter- national games almost since he commenced playing football. A genuine, hard- working forward,, he igalways observable where the 'jtrht is being most •toutly waeed, playing f,r all be knows. Out in the open he can u;;¡e V-, feet with effect, "1(} his play all round marked by a triek'- •T»SS that is born only experience. His form throughout the present season has been con- .a sistent, excellent, and lately it has men noticed that he has regained all his old smartness, whilst in tbe scrummage he is invaluable, popular tradi- tion bfjiiiv to the eff-ect that he is worth any other two or three. He is 29 years of age, about 5ft. 9in., and (the heaviest of the Newport premiers)- turns the scale at 13-st. 91 b. ERNEST GEORGE (PONTYPRIDD). This'year's captain of the Pontypridd Club] ERNEST UEOKOE (PONTYPRIDD). gained his cap for tbe first time against Scot- land. Ernest George is a forward of splendid physique, stands 6ft. in height, and turns the scale ab 13st. He is a useful all-round for- ward, his strong point being his dribbling, and 1'is weakness a too great ■'esire to shine in the open often to the neglect of the hard scrummage work, and the fact that be has bad little or no experience with a pack composed of players with pretensions to class. Unanimous, however, is the opinion that he deserved re-election, and that he is a player who would have conce to front rank at least a couple of seasons ago ba.d he had opportunity of gaining that sound practical knowledge of the game which is unconsciously acquired by n. the more fortunately situated members of the premier clubs. Born at Lla-ntwit Major a little more than 23 years ago, George left the seaside village when a lad, and since then has resided at Porth. It is five seasons ago since he first played football for the litble hillside club, and on that breaking' up after one season he gained admission into the neighbouring Penygraig Club, and soon proved himself one of the best of the scrum- magers. Last year he joined the Pontypridd Club, and his splendid forward and dashing play, and the general popularity which his genial way had gained for him, soon marked him out as a future skipper. On the retirement of Mr Ack Llewellin, who had captained the team for a number of seasons, and who had long been its mainstay, Ernest George was at once chosen as his successor. He is usually well trained, and has earned honours as a short distance runner. A. W. BOUCHER (NEWPORT). A. W. Br-irhr-r is another forward wLo has A. W. BOUCHEIT. sonsistently ju;t fied his claims to recognition. He, perhaps, does riot do too much in the tight scrums, but one;* the ball gets out he is 'ile always handy, and occupies a foremost position even among such a grand set of tor- wards as Newport pos- sesses. He follows up with great dash, tackles irresistibly, and never loses a chance of bene- fiting his side. Like Ins club mate, Watts, he has been chosen for aU thelnternational games since 1892, but was not able to cross to Belfast last year. Recently he has played as a centre three-quarter, and. has shown that he is here equally at home, a fact borne out by his selection by the match committee as reserve centre. He is 25 years of age, 5ft. ll^in,, and weighs 12!5.11 71b. A. f. JENKIN (SWANSEA).' Thongh new tn International honours A. M. A. JFLNKIN. -jeuiciti, the (,f the Swansea. Club, is well-known and erener. ally regarded as the most sterling forward of tbe Glamorgan CouutyTeam. "A.M." —he is never called Albert or Mortimer in Swansea—is undoubt- edly fast, and a lairly good dribbler, while though not a con- sistent hard worker in the he may generally be relied ujj- on in an important engagement. His first football training was received at Llandovery School, which bas sent out so many first-class athletes. On leaving to enter upon a course of studies in mining he joined the Swansea Club, and meritoriously won his way to the premier position. He is about 23 years old, but weighs littlft mora than list, and this is the objection which will be strongly urged against his being given preference to men who could have given the pack solidity. "CT WALLACE WATTS (NEWPORT). Wallace Watts has figured in most of the Iute; I WALLACE WATTS. national games sincf h was first selected in 1852. He plays a fast game in theloo.se, is clever with his feet, and a good scruuimager. He has been conspicuous amcngsb the Newport pack this season, his fine game in the loose meet- ing with geueral admira- tion. He is a native of Gloucestershire, has several timesbeen picked to play for his county, and has figured iu their ranks on more than one occasion. He is 24 years of aere. 5ft. llShin. 111 height, and 12st 121b. Watts is a sprinter, and has won several prizes at local athletic gatherings. FRANK MILLS (CARDIFF). Merit is not often ;=o quickly recognised as ife I F. MILLS. was m the case of Frank Mills, who, three years ago, when scarcely 18, was chosen to represent his country, since when ho has maintained Iiii position. Mills is a native of Mountain Ash, was educated at Cardiff Higher Grade School, and played for the Car- diff Stars before he went to Swansea. There he was selected for the 3rd team, aud after playing a few matches was chosen at the end of the season for the Reserves. I then having so successful-a run. The next year in the first match, too, he was in the ranks ot the Swansea first XV. The same year he secured International honours. There are few better all- round forwards than Mills-lie is consistently good, often brilliant, a deadly tackier, smart at open work, and A hard ecrummager. Standing an inch over 6ft. in his boots. Mills is several pounds over 13 stone in weight. "He i has shone in all this year's engagements. C. B. NICHOL (LLANELLY). Since the 'Jr;.«h match at Llaneliv 111 1891 C. l C. B. SICHOL, B. Nichol has figured prominently in Inter- national matches, and in the games with England and Scotland he gave ample evidence that ho has losb little of his old-time dash and brilliancy, which has gained for him a fore. most place among the g-reatest of scrummagers. During bis stay at Cam- bridge his merits were appreciated in hisibeing madecapfcain of the Uni. versity XV. His home is near Llanelly. and he still plays for that ciub whenever opportunity is afforded. He is as tall as Graham, a lump heavier (running Hannen close in this direction), and probably the strongest man on the Welsh side. He now holds a mastership in a West of Scothnd school, and has this year taken part in representative matches. Needless to say, he knows the game thoroughly, and. what is more to the purpose, plays it, being particularly smart on fch0 line-out, clever in the open, while he does not shirk the needed hard work in the scrum. Nichol has seen some 26 summers, and is a veritable giant, as he stands 6ffc. 2in., and weighs 14st. HAURY PACKER (NEWPORT). A more ireful club forward than Harrv Packer I f,&CKtlt. it would be difficult, to find, for though he does not display consistent brilliance he never allows himself to play mdiffetently. He has ;iilowed the game ever (mice he can remember. From 1883 to 1886 he WAS at Devon County School, and played for r'mi first fifteeu behind Ute scrum. The next he captained Newport 3rds, havmg ior colleagues Boucher, Dauncey, Hensbaw, and. Leonard Heard. I Leaviug Newport in 1887^ for Reading—near where, ,at Chipping ;Norton7'» he was born—he j genonv> fnr tbe «« Soccer Club in i thab town, bat coining back to Newport in October, 1889, ha was placed at the rear of the scrummage for his old club again. Then gaining weight rapidly be was transferred to the forward- and sdoit promoted to the 2nds. On New Year's, Day, 1890, be made his first appearance in the premier team, and kept his place for the re- mainder of that season and the whole of the next, also securing his cap against England. About the end of 1891 he was injured in a match with Swansea, and had the hardest of bard luck in not being strong enough to hold his place in Newport's invincible team. With the opening of the season 1892-93 he recommenced playing, and has been in the fifteen since. Recently he has distinguished himself by his cleverness in the epen, and his play for his club in their match against the Barbarians at Christmas tide WAS such Its to entitle him to a place in the best of com- pany. He played in the team against Scotland with marked success. He is 25 years old, weighs 13 stone, and stands 5ft. I01lzm. W. J. BANCROFT (SWANSEA). By universal consent Bancroft is given a placed among the finest of full-backs. Bancroft succeeded in obtaining his cap first of all in 1890, and then 3Derely through an accident. The Welsh Match Coir, mittee had selected T. England, the Newport custodian, to officiate against Scotland, but, unfortunately, he was injured while playing against Penarth a few weeks before the match, and this necessitated his standing out, ¡Ban- croft, who was held in reserve, taking his place. So well did the vv. J. BANOKOFT. I Swansea. man ilcquit himself on that occasion that he was again selected, and lias had the honour of wearing the cap ever since. Bancroft joined the Swansea Club in 1888-39, and his selection to represent the premier fifteen was fully justified in every respect. When quite a lad he could kick with wonderful neatness and precision, and; living as he then did in a cottage on the Swansea Club ground, he found ample opportunities to practise and cultivate his abilities. Afar better offensive than defensive player, he kicks with faultless precision, is coot to a degree, fields the ball neatly, and uses sound judgment. He has never lost his bead in a big match, and his magnificent display against Eng- land at Cardiff two years ago, when he pulled the match out of the fire, will long be remembered. Bancroft is fast enough to play at three-quarter, a position which he ha.s often occupied but he is not nearly so good in this place as at full-back. He is a prominent member of the Glamorgan Couuby Cricket Club, and is one of the finest bats. This season, although Bancroft has not in some matches been seen to real advantage, yet in others he has exhibited much of his trua form, and will, it is confidently anticipated, fully justify his continued selection.

LOCAL MATCHES. DEVONPORT ALBION v MORRISTON. Pbyed at Bladderly, Plymouth. The weather was dry bnt dull, and 3,00) spectators assembled. Deacon kicked off at 3.15. Hocken returned to touch at his own 25 Jag. H. George, getting hold, knocked out, and Morriston rushed close to the Albion line, but the home team got relief with a free kick. After a little scrummaging Bildings ran down a few yards, but the Morriston forwards dribbled back to touch in the home 25, passing across to H. George, who kicked. This led the homesters to be dangerous, but Saunders ran the ball into touch. Hill, with a fine kick, took play back again. A combined rush took the ball down the field and the Albion got across, but a five-yards scrum was ordered, from which Down passed out to George Bildiugs wlio, receiving, transferred toSowden, who scored, Cox failing at the goal. Good play by Grey led Morriston to attack, and loni Davies ran .strongly but gave a poor pass. Albion broke through a scrum, but Saunders placed the ball in touch close up. Albion were forced back to the centre, when Tom Davies made a grand touch-line run, dodging Hocken, but being caug,it just outside. from a mark by Hill Saunders almost placed a goal, Bildings finally running the ball out to midfield. Cox and Saunders put in huge kicks, and then Hocken brought Davies down well when lie looked likely to get in. Ivor Grey was now penalised for unfairly putting the ball in the scrum, much to the pleasure of the crowd, who had been shouting at him. Some line passing between the visiting backs was twice foiled by Hocken, who well got in his left foot to put the ball out of danger but the next time Tom Davies received and made a magnificent run of 50 yards, jumping over Hocken's hands, being, however, eollared from behind. Albion then pressed, and Saunders saved from a flying kick by W. George. The game was carried on in mid-field for some minutes until Albion threatened danger with a good rush, but Morriston, with good pass- ing and short kicks, soon cleared, and got over the centre line. Both sides had free kicks which availed little. Bildings picking up got through: passing to laverty,lie to H. George,who scored.Hockeu converting. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T, M. DEVON-PORT ALBION l l o MORRISTON 0 0 0 MORRISTON 0 0 0 In the second half Saunders returned Mays kick-off j' and Sowdeii marked. Cox nearly placed a goal from the centre line. The Albion, forwards tried rushing ictics, but tha tackling was close, and soon Thissen and Deacon changed the scene with a fine burst through the crowd, and Davies took the ball within ten yards of the liolue line. George dribbled away to the centre, when Hill had his kick chaiged down, but Sauuders again got in the way of the Albion forwards. Very fast play ensued, of which Morriston had the best. Then a stoppage followed, as Thissen slightly strained his arm, and lift the field, Roberts taking his place. Mornston, nevertheless, stiil pressed, bat Hocken's I'f.ence was very 'sure. The Albion then attacked, TozerJ scoring between the posts. Hocken converting. Nothing further was done. FINAL SCORE O. T. }1. DEVONPORT ALBION 2 1 2 MORRISTON 0 0 REMARKS. I The game was very fast and changed rapidly from end to end, and it was fiercely fought, the tackling on both sides beuig deadly. Albion were more sure, and thus broke down their opponents' combination The Albion forwards were better with their feet and some of their dribbling rashes were very fine but in Saunders they were opposed by the best full back seen in the West this season. Be was never at fault, fell- in" the ball in wonderful style and kicking a splendid IsngUi to touch. He could not be blamed for the scoring by the Ailvcn, for they came up three or fOil: of there together, passing from side to side, while they also tackled .plenuidly: and Tom Dsvies played a very strong game, and easily over- hauled the fastest man on the home ^s;ue. Ilill did some good bi's early iu tha game. Ivor Grey was clever in getting oft, but Ross Thomas exhibited too much gallery play. 1 he Morriston forwards lieeleu out vveil, broke up quickly, and followed up smartly Deacon anil Fisher ger.eiully leading, but in dribbling they kicked too hard on the home side. Hocken played at hi, best, saving several likely trje. Bildings and Sowden gave a lot of trouble. Cox shining in defence. George was the best of the halves, and of a strong lot of forwards )\hy, Laverty, and Tozer were conspicuous. I LLANELLY v LLWYNYPIA. litis match was played at Llanelly in deHghtful weather. There was a fair attendance of spectators. The home team were without the services of Badger aud D. Morgan. Teams The home team were without the services of Badger and D. Morgan. Teams i POSITION. LLANELLY. LLWYNYPIA. Back T. Bennett I-L T. Badridge Three-quarter.. T.Jones J.Jones Three-quarter.. C.'iff Bowen P.Reynolds Three-quarter.. W. Davies T. Williams Three-quarter.. M. Williams J. Monds Half-back B. Davies. Powell Half-back LI. Every Thomas Forward W. Morris Irr. Daniels Forward J. Jones W. Mills Forward. J. Evans B. Phillips Forward D. Davies J. Coombs ir Forward B. James "Williams Forward P. J. Davies Helling* Forward D. Thomas J. Baynham Forward W. J. Thomas Royall Williams started for Llwynypia, and a scrum was immediately formed at halfway, when the home three- quarters broke away, but were called back. The visiting forwards got in close proximity to the Llanelly line when Bennett put in a huge punt, which was smartly followed up by Morgan Williams, who brought Hadridge down before he could put in his kick. (Reynolds and Williams brought off a pretty round of passing, and Williams. who was the last to receive, was making away at a good rate when Cliff Bowen brought him down. From the next scrum Bennett got possession ami attempted to drop a goal, but only a minor wis registered. After the restart Cliff Bowen made a splendid run, and wasonlybrougbt down just in the nick of time. From a loose rush Will Davies picked up and was running strong when he was brought down by a bunch of the visi ting backs. Llwyn- pia worked close to the Llanelly line and Monds dashed over and scored in the corner, no goal resulting, Llanelly now played up with renewed vigour and forcell the visitors to concede a minor. HALF-TIUB SCOR-8 G. T. IVT. HALF-TiSJJS SCORE G. T. M. LLWYNYPIA 0 L 0 LLANELLY 0 0*2 Llanelly re-started, and Jacic Jones, picking up feigned to kick and then ran up half the length of the field, when Ben Davies pushed him into touch. Cliff Bowen got in a good dribble to the visitors' 25, where several tight scrums were formed. Llanelly now made determined efforts to .score, and continually <r,,t very close to the Llwynypia line. On one occasion Slorgan Williams all but scored, being pulled down on the line. Succeeding play was of a most uninteresting character, being simply a series of scrummages. wards the close the Llwynypia men appeared to be done ui), and the Scarlets forced the play. From a scrummage Ben Davies got possession and passed to Bowen, who in turn transferred to Every and Will Davies, and finally Morgan Williams dashed across and scored under the posts. amidst tleafening cheers. Tom Jones converted, and time was then called, REMARKS. The visitors played a brilliant game, and on account of their superior weight thoroughly outclassed the home forwards; but during the second^ half they evidently showed signs of tinnff. A minute before the close of the game tbe home backs were put in motion, and, after ^.each man had handled the ball, Morgan Williams scored amid deafening cheers, and the poiut was easily converted. T. Williams, Powell, and Morris plaved a plucky game for the visitors. Llanelly were without the services oi l £ van Lloyd, Badger, and i /-t; Morgan. NEWPORT CHALLENGE CUP.—FINAL TIE. The final tie in the competition for the Newport Challenge Cup was brought olf on the Newport ground this afternoon, the teams left m the competition beit;e Newport 3rd XV. and liie Newport P„nglans. The following were the teamg Newport Sret-Back C. D. Phillips threequarter back, 1. c. Thomas, F. J. Elliott, F. A. Price, and 11. Baldwin half-backs, G. K. W ade, W. G. Jones, forwards, T. W. Davies, W. G. Huxtable, A. C. Morris'J. C. Gorvin, K. S. Wllliams, M. I. Wade, P Berrill, and C. J. Parfitt. Raglam—Back. W. Watts t.Vir«e-auarter backs, S. Dyer, F. Tooze, B. Scott, and T. Thomas half-backs, J. Hillman and A. Tooze ■. forwards, G. Smith, C. Hockey, F. Jones, J Russell, C. Priest, B. Brown, C. Hadlev. and T. Evans. —Referee, Mr F. C. Par ni t, Newport. The Raglans gained tho home territory immediately after the start, and within a few minutes of the start they were awarded a free kick for a breach of the rules. aud Hockey succeeded In kicking a goal. The Ragians continued to have the best. of matters, ex- hibiting far more dash than their opponents, who were compelled to concede a minor. Newport ultimately succeeded in getting into the visitors' territory, but the Raglan backs took the ball to the Newport line again, Thomas bringing off a fine run. The Raglans now penned their opponents for some time, and Newport twice touched in defence. Just before half-time Elliott brought off tho run of the match, clearing half the length of the field, he was overhauled, however, in the Rsglan 25 by T. Thomas. HALF-TIME SCORE G. T. M. RAGLANS *10 3 NEWPORT 3RD 0 0 0 For some time during the second half tlie Thiids had the advantage, and playiwas confined chiefly to the Raglans' territory. Newport made several efforts to score, bat tbe defence was too good and only two minors resulted. The Raglans then got to halfway, and Scott getting possession after a scrnm put in a fine punt, which fauna touch in Newport 25. The 3rds relieved, and the ball was taken I to the Raglan line, and after several attempts got over with a try which Baldwin failed to improve. Each side now had 3 points, aud Raglan again exerted themselves and gained Newport lines the 3rds tackled keenly and thus prevented their opponents from scoring. Again Newport relieved aud rushed to Raglan 25, where Elliott received a pass and ran in with a second try. Baldwin's kick for goal again failed. Just on time the Raglans again maae a fine rush and Thomas got over in the corner and a try was awarded. The score being six points each. FINAL SCORE G. T.; M NETS-PORT THIRDS 0*2,2 RAGLANS *11 "C Penalty goal. CRUMLIN V. BLAENAU GWENT.—SOUTH WALES CUP TiE.-Played at Crumlin before a, record gate. The homesters soon took up the attack, and after some fine plAy Llew. Lewis gained a meritorious try. J. Lewis converted. The home team still kept up the attack, and James kicked a field goal, 'l'be homesters had all the best of play in the second half, and only good tackling prevented v score. Final score Crumiin. 2 goals Blaenau Gwent, nil. PONTYMOILE v. CWMBRAN.—Played at the Recrea- tion Grounds, Pont-ypool, on Saturday, before a good attendance. A fast and open game resulted in a win for Pontymoile by 1 goal 2 tries to 1 try 2 minors. NrATn I,CCAL CHALLENGE CUP.— MELYN ROVERS V. NEATH ABBEY 'QUINS.—AH exciting game resulted as follows :—'vlelynRovers, ltry; NeathjAbbey'Quins,niL CRESCENT STARS V. SEVERN-ROAD BOARD SCHOOLS. Resuit -Stars, 3 tries 9 minors Severn-road, 1 minor. GLAMORGANSHIRE v DEVONSHIRE. A, meeting of the Glamorgan Football CommiLtee was held at the Royal Hotel, Swansea, last night, for the purpose of fixing a date and selecting a team for the Glamorganshire versus Devonshire match. The committee first considered the date of the match- which will played in Glamorganshire-an(i there was a desire to play at Swansea this day week. It was however represented that the Swansea ground will be closed on that day as a sign of mourning owing to the death of Burrows and the match was fixed for Satur- day week at Neath. Tbe following is the team :— Back, Bancroft (Swansea); three-quarter backs, H. E. Morgan fPenarth), T. D. Davies (Morriston), C. Bowen (Llanelly), and F. G. Gordon (Swansea); half-backs, D. Jones (Aberavon) and George Shepherd (Penarth); forwards, E. George (Pontypridd), T. H. Jackson (Swansea). F. Hutchinson (Neatb). A. M. Jenkin (Swansea), C. Bansey (Aberavon), R. Thomas (Swansea), T. Deacon (Morriston), >and J.Reynolds (Neath). YORKSHIRE COP.—FIRST ROUND. DEWSBURY v. KlrKSTA-LL. -Result: Dewsbury, 2 tries (6 points) Kirkstall, nil. Played at Dewsbury. HALIFAX V. SHIPLEY.-Playe(I at Halifax. Final score Halifax, 4 goals 2 tries Shipley. nil. BRIGHOUSE RANGERS T. HECKMONDWIKE.—Played at Brighouse. Final.Core: Brighouse, 1 goal 2 tries: Heckmondwike, nil. LIVERSEDGE v. LEEDS.-Played at Liversedge, abou 8 spectators being present. Result Liversedge, 1 penalty goal Leeds, nil. WAKEFIELD TRINITY V. KNOTTINGLEY.— Result Wakefield Trinity, 4 goals 4 tries Knottingley, nil. BRAMLEY V. "CASTLEFORD.—Played at Bramley. Score: Castleford, 2 goals (one dropped) 1 try; Bramlev, nil. BRADFORD V. BEESTON.— Played at Park Avenue. Result: Bradford, b goals 3 tries Beeston, nil. MORLEY V. WEST E) DI.N G. -Besult Morley, 2 goals 2 tries West Riding, 2 tries. Played at Morley. BATLEY v. GOOLE.-Result Batley, 4 goals Goole. 1 try. MANNING HAM v. LEEDS PARISH CHURCH.—Played at Manninham. Result Manningbam, 4 goals Leeds Parish Church, 1 try. GENERAL MATCHES. WEST OF SCOTLAND V. EDINBURGH WANDERERS.— Played at Hamilton Crest. Result West, 13 points Wanderers, nil. WIGAN v. TYLDESLP-Y. -Played at Wigan. Result: Wigan, nil Tyidesiley, nil. LEIGH v. BROUGHTON RANGERS. Played at Broughton. Result: Broughton, 1 coal I try; Leigh, nil. BIRKENHEAD PARK V. RUNCORN. Played at Birkenhead. Fmal result Runcorn, 2 tries Birken- head Park, nil. SWINTON v. W ARRINGTO!\ ,-Playecl at Swinton. Re. sult Warrington, 1 try Swinton, nil. OLDHAM V. ROCHDALE HORNETS.—Played at Old- ham. Final score Oldham, 2 tries Hornets, 1 try. SALFORD V. ST. HELEN'S.—Played at Salford. Result: St. Helen's, 2 soals, 1 penalty (S points); Salford, 2 tries. ST. HELEN'S RECREATION v. LIVERPOOL OLD BOYS. —Played at St. Helen's. Final result St. Helen's Recreation, 14 points Liverpool Old Boys, nil. '■ HUNSLET V. SKIPTON.Final score Hunslet, 4 goals 2 tries Skipton. nil. Played at Hunslet. KENSINGTON v. GUY'S HOSPITAL.—Result: Gay's Hospital, 2 goals; Kensington, niL Played at Wood. bine. GLOUCESTER T. WESTOI,ReSUIL Gloucester, 15 points: Westou, nil. ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE v. LElq.Nox. -Played at Sandhurst. ltesult Sandhurst, penalty goal12 tries; Lennox, nil. BLACKHKATn v. LONDON SCOTTISH.—Result Black- heath, 1 goal 2 tries London Scottish, 1 goal. Played at. Rectory Field. RUGBY V. COVEWRY.-Playe(I at Rugby. Final score Coventry, 2 goals (1 penalty); Rugby, nil. STRATFORD-ON-AYON v. MOSELEY.—Result Mone- ley, 6 goals 2 tries Stratford-on-Avon, nil.

ASSOCIATION. WALES v IRELAND. Played at Belfast before 6,030 spectators. Ireland started through Gankrodger, and play was very even for a considerable time. Eventually Williams struck the cross bar, and the leather bounced through, drawing first blood for Wales. Ireland now played np strongly, and in quick succession put in two goals through Gankrcdger and Sherrard. HALF-TIME SCORE: GOALS. IRELAND 2 WALES — 1 WALES — 1 Crossing over, ireland had the best. of the game until the last ten minutes, Senott in goal having little to ùo, Wale* then worked steadily together, and three minutes from the finish Trainerput in a band shot, which Scott. could not negotiate, and the score was equalised. The game all through was fast. FINAL. SCORE GOALS. WALES 2 IRELAND 2 ENGLISH ASSOCIATION CUP.-SEliil FI;NAL TIES. SUNDERLAND v ASTON VILLA. At Ewood Park, Blackburn, to-day, the great, march in the penultimate stage of the competition for the Cup was decided beeween the famous elevens, Sunderland and'AstonVilla. Each club had previously played three games at home. Sunderland successively defeat- in Fairfield, Preston North End, and Bolton Wanderers., whilst Aston Villa had knocked out Derby County, Newcastle United, and Notts Forest. As neither team bad previously played a tie away from home, there was no form whereby the issne was foreshadowed, but the Birmingh;un eleven were rather the favourites. Charming springlike weather favoured the game, aiid the turf was in excellent condition. Great number* of people journeyed from Birmingham and Sunderland, but probably the attendance did not greatly exceed 16,JC0, The teams entered the fieidshurtly before four o'clock, Sunderland in red and whii-e, aIld Villa in claret and light, blue. Very litt le wind was blowing. Sunderland won the test, and set the ilia to kkkoff. The Villa. forwards dribbled down neatly. Gow stopped the attack. However, the next laiuuie a free kick to the Villa. nearly took effect. Again Sunderland were penalised, but nothing resulted except that play was rarely out of the Sunderland half, but then the Wearside forwards came away in brilliant style, passing right out to Harvey, and the latter -hot, Wilkes having to clear. However, a minute later Sunderland had a throw-in finely taken by Wilson, and after a loose scrummage in front of goal Hannah scored for Sunderland within seven minutes. Directly afterwards Sunderland attacked again. Millers hooting just over the bar, but Smith ran down to the Sunderland end, where Gow saved finely. For some minutes afterwards Villa had much the greater share of the game, their forwards showing excellent combination, and Reynolds and Cowan feed- ing them cleverly, but Sunderland defended strongly, whilst several fouls were given against the Wearside team. When, however, Sunderland did attack they were very dangerous, and after a throw in by John- stone Miller beaded only just outside. OnceSunder- land were very hard pressed, but a free kick brought relief. Half-time was then called. HALF-TIME SCORE: tiolkills. SUNDERLAND VILLA FINAL SCORE GOALS. ASTON VILLA SUNDERLAND SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY v WEST BROMWICH ALBION. Magnificent weather favoured this i» ate a at Derby, and there could not have been !eM than 2bCT p&op.e to witness the match, large numbers journeying from Sheffield and Birmingliam. The Sheffieldors were without Ferrier, whose piace was taken by Wrooihonse but the Albion played tbeir fud strength. The ground was in splendid condition. The Slieffielders lost the toss, and kicked off punctually at four o'clock with the sun and wird agaiiist them. Reader very quickly had to kick away from Davies, and then Bassett transferred play to the other goal, only to be brought down when dangerous by Langiey. After mid-field play Bassett passed to McLeod, who put in a fine long shot, which Allen had to throw away. A fine centre by Spikesley gave the Wednesday for- wards a chance, but Woolhuuse missed a good opening. The rospective teams made a strong point of feeding their crack *viug men, Bassett and Spikesley, but as a rule these two men were too well watched to have much chance, and a quarter of an hour went by without either side, scoring a goal. After twenty minutes' play, from a pass by the Albion light Hutchinson got a clear opening in front of the goal and with a fast shot succeeded in scoring the first goal for the Albion amidst great enthusiasm. Encour- aged by their success the Albion played up splendidly and had the best of the play, Williams kicking very strongly at back and easily repelling all the Wednesday attacks. Ten minutes from the interval the referee took cog- nisance of a piece of foul play by Langiey against Bassett and ordered a penalty kick. Williams took the kick and lauded a goal. The Sheffielders played up desperately and Brady just missed with a low shot, whilst out of a scrummage close to the goal the ball was sent high over the bar. HALF-TIME SCORE GOALS. ALBION &a 2 WEDNESDAY 0 FINAL SCORE: EOALS. WEST BROMWICH 2 SHEFFIELD NVEDNESDAY 0 BARRY DISTRICT V. MULE BATTERY.—Played at Cadoxton. Barry had a weak team. Playing six reserve men.A good game ended in a win for Bari\ by 2 goals to nil. LEAGUE—DIVISION J. NOTTS FOREST v. BOLTON WANDERERi.-Playea at Notts. Final score 3 goals each. F-RBY COUNTY V. SMALL HEATH.—Played at Small Heath. Final score Derby County, 5 goals Small U|fv!b:KTONV.S'BuRNLET.—Played at Burnley. Result Everton, 4 gotls; Buruley, 2 PRESENT POSITIONS OF THE CLUBS. Goals. Pld. »Vo«. Drn. Lost, for agst pts. Hunderload 26 17 5 4 70 53 39 Everton 25 16 5 4 72 40 57 Aston Villa 26 16 5 7 70 55 35 Sheffield United 28 13 4 11 52 53 g0 Not™ Forest 25 12 5 8 45 46 29 Pi-pston North End 26 12 4 10 49 40 28 Blackburn Rovers.. 26 10 8 8 53 45 gJ Burnley 24 11 4 9 40 37 & SheffieldWednesday 23 11 3 9 41 g4 || Wolverh'ton Wand. 2o 8 6 12 37 | Small Heath 26 7 6 3 £ 70 20 Liverpool ^5 o xt „ West Brora. Albion 25 8 3 14 « 5^ Jg Bolton Wanderers.. 26 6 7 13 48 I I S 8« LEAGUE—DIVISION 2. {?.■>>TO\R WANDERERS.- CREWE ALEXANDRA V', r/vj J, ectfttors. R?sult Playod at Crewe before 3,000 s.-ecrRw. NOIT'S^ V°ALR'OTHEIUIAMl^piayed at Nottingham. Result Notts, 4 ?.oals NEWCASTLE UMTEO BUVFCL-.F AT ^EWCA^UE. E^eS^^Kcl^R CiT^-Played LEICESTER Ift M F 3 g0!vls City, 1 goal. :1IRI^TON SWIFTS V. DARWEN SWIFTS.—Played at BLRTON » feCore shifts, 3 goals Darwen. ml. PRIMSBYV WALSALL.—Grimsby, 1 goal; Walsall, nil. BKEK PORT VALE V. LINCOLN CiTY.-Vale, 7 goals; Lincoln, 1 goal.- PRESENT POSITIONS OF THE CLtfBS. Goals. Pld. Won. Drn. Lost. for st. Bary 25 20 1 4 69 28 41 Notts County 26 J5 4 7 66 38 34 Darwen 24 14 3 7 60 30 31 Newton Heath 22 12 6. 4 5; 30 30 Grimsby Town .24 15 0 ^-9 74 43 30 Leicester Fosse 25 11 7 7 65 50 29 Barton Wanderers.. 24 11 8 51 33 27 Woolwich Arsenal.. 25 11 5 9 58 53 27 Newcastle United 25 fcll 3 f" 11 66 66 25 Manchester City- 24 11 2' 11 61 60 24 Burton Swifts 25 10 3 12 48 60 23 Rotbei-liam Town 27 9 2 16 49 59 20 Lincoln City 24 8 0 16 40 71 16 Walsall 22 7 0 15 31 66 14 Burslem Port Vale.. 26 4 4 18 27 74 12 Crewe Alexandra 24 5 3 18 23 81 S MIDLAND LEAGUE. NEWARK V. ILKESTo.-Playerl at Newark. Result: Newark, 1 coal Ilkeston, 2 goals. KETTERING V. GRANTHAM ROVERS.—Played at Kettering in beautiful weather. Result: Kettering, 4 "foals Grantham, 2 goals. MATLOCK v. DONCASTER.—Played at Matlock. Result: Matlock, 2 goals; Doncaster, 2 goals. SCOTLAND v. ENGLAND (JUNIORS). This match attracted about 5,000 spectators at Glas- gow. England bad the best of the game in the first half, although the Scottish shooting was superior. ■Scotland scored shortly after restarting, said though England made a. determined effort to equalise, HMy failed to do.so, and Scotland won by 6 goals to 5. GENERAL MATCHES. CORINTHIANS V. STOKE.—Played at Ley ton..«Knal score Corinthians, 2 goals Stoke, 2 goals. CLAPHAM v. LUTON.—Played atJUpton. Result: Clap- ton. 1 goal Luton, 1 goal. WOOLWICH ARSENAL v. GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY.— Played at Gravesend. Result Arsenal, 2 goals; Gainsborough, nil. LONDON v. ARVT.—Played' at Kennington OvaL Result London, 4 f-ous Army, 4 goals. OLD CARTHUSIANS V. TOTTENHAM HoTspm- Played at Northumberland Park., Result: Old Car- thusians, 5 goals Tottenham Hotspur, nil. DUNDEEV.ST. -NIIRRr.-N. -Pla,-ed at Dundee. Result. St. Mirren, 1 goal; Dundee, nil. ILFORD v. CHATHAM.—Result: Dford, .3 -coals • Chatham, 2 goals. Played at Ilford. WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS v. LOUGHBOROUGH. —Final score Wanderers, 2;go:1is; Loughborough, 2 goals. Played at Wrolverhampton. PRESTON NORTH END V. BLACKBURN ROVERS.— Played at Deepdale. Result: Rovers, 1 goal; North End, nil. MIDDLESBROUGH v. DARLINGTON. Played at Middlesbrough. Result Middlesbrough, 2 goals Darlington, nil. LANARK v. SHEFFIELD U.NITED.-Pesult Lanard, 4 goals Sheffiell United, 1 goal. Played at Cathkin Park. RUSHDEN V. HFA-NOR. -Played at Rnshden. Result: Heanor, 4 goals Rushden, 1 goal. SWINDON V. OLD CASTLE SWIFTS.—Result: < Swin- don, 1 goal Swifts, 1 goal. At Swindon. LONDON CALEDONIANS V. CRUSADERS.—Final result: Caledonians, 3 goals Crusaders, 1 goal. Played at Caledo,iian Park. CLYDE v. DUMBARTON.—Played on Barrowfield Ground. Final result Clyde, 3 goals DnmbarooIl"l goal. HUDDERSFIELD v. HULL.—Played at Huddersfield Final score Huddersfield, 1 penalty goal 2 tries; Hull, 1 goal.

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fteW40 did far better in my opinion than pair. The forwards were pretty evenly an<l though the Irishmen overran their ion>°nenC3 ear'y 'n the game, the latter stayed j- 5er' an(J besides worked better together in the packs. Bancroft was far and away above ih U- ab back, and gave one of finest displays I have ever seen. V^'des him, Pearson, Gould, Escott, Nichol, atts, aud Mills appeared best iu their respec- departments, while the same may be eaid of 11' Gardiniir, Magee, Rooke (you have ny the like of him in Wales), Crean, t Inch, and Fnrrest among the Irishmen. 0 sum up, although we are decidedly dis- PP°nited we have certainly not been disgraced, the Priucipality has very little to crow about, 'was only fair that Wales should get her turn Zfluck this time. as we had it last year at Belfast. she is fortunate in coming out of to-day's •Hatch as she did.