The Spike or Victoria College Review, June 1908
Fourth XV Matches
Fourth XV Matches.
V. C. v St. James. Lost, 18—10. Scrambling game. Forwards led by Cooke and Clemance preformed fairly, but the backs were each man for himself right through.
V. C. v Wellington. Won, 8—0. Much improvement, Skinner decided acquisition; great gallop earned him a pretty try, and a second by Nicholls was converted by Dowling.
V. C. v Epuni. Won, 26—0. Epuni two men short. Tries were not scored by seven of us. One try converted, which so disheartened four more Epunis thar they left the field. Our blood was right up, and we gave the remaining nine a rough spin.
V. C. v St. Johns. Won, 11—0. Bridgeman scored from a forward rush, also Williams with a fine run clean through his opponents. In second spell Spratt got over. Wing three-quarters were not trusted with the ball at all. Robertson good at full-back.
V. C. v Selwyn. Lost 3—8. Our try by Skinner. O'Meara is reported to have very decided opinions of the man who prevented a brilliant score by hooking him backwards when he was just about to fall on the ball.