The Archive · 1938

Scotland Win Rugger International

Scotland, defeated Ireland by 28-14 on Feb. 26 in the Interna ional Ruger match played at Murrayfield, to remain. the only undefeated side in the series thus far. Early in the game, Shaw of Scotland broke through and passed to Forrest who scored; the kick was wide, Soon afterwards, Macrae broke away and again gave to Forrest who again scored a try. This time Crawford converted making the score &enil," Then Cromey of Ireland scored a try which was followed by Dorward's drop goal which put tie score at 12-3 in favour of Scotland. Shortly before halt time, Drummond kicked a penal-Boat and the score became 15-3, Inv the secund half, Laughlin, one of the Irish forwards, dribbled the ball over to score and make it 15-6. 'Then a try by 'Morgan improved the Trish' position to 15-9, following which Scotland scored when' Macrae took the ball behind the posts; Crawford converted and the tally was 20-9. Shaw broke away, assed to Drummond who went across and make It 2340. In the final minutes, Morgan of Ireland scored from a serum and Walker converted to make it 23-14, absence and to urge those at the meeting 10 look to the future with confidence.

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