Water polo

With five of the original team of nine unavailable through injuries and other reasons, Victoria took the wooden spoon, but without disgracing itself.

An unclarified issued in the eligibility rules caused Vic to leave two top players, Neil McLaughlan and Alan Trotter out of the team.

Fortunately Alan travelled as a spectator and, when the position was clarified, became eligible to play in the latter games.

Captain John Brodie and Warwyck Drewe both distinguished themselves and were justly rewarded by being included, with Alan, in the North Island Universities team.

Canterbury dominated the waterpolo and didn't lose a match.

Otago were also strong.

The NZU team beat Canterbury 6-5.