The Archive · 1939

Over Hongkong

Hongkong, Feb. 18.

Despite a lead of 6-3 held by Hongkong at half-time, Shanghai today won the Interport Rugby match against the Colony by 12 points to 11. Inspired play by the visiting forwards in the loose, with spirited tack ling, was largely responsible for the unexpected victory.

In the second half the forwards were ably supported by Rigg and Mills. The Shanghai three-quarters played well, Keeping out the dangerous Hongkong threes, Stewart, Bid~ well and Grieve, The Shanghai scorers were Kennedy, Laird, Hutchison and Warner.

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