~ 1942 ~

We hope you enjoy this look back as we look forward to many more years of recording the history of Buller Rugby Union.
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1942

SEASON
Founded 1894 – (affiliated NZRU 1894)
President:
 J.P.McEnaney Esq.
vice-presidents:
 J.Mason, C.M.Robertson & T.M.Scanlon
Selectors:
 H.A.P.Casey, W.A.G.Craddock & G.V.Goodall
Main ground:
 Victoria Square, Westport
Capacity:
 5,000
Colours:
 Cardinal and Blue

Results

Sat 04 Jul 2:30 pm H Rundle Cup West Coast 00 - 17 Match Center
Sat 18 Jul 2:30 pm A Rundle Cup West Coast 08 - 06 Match Center
Sat 15 Aug 2:30 pm H Seddon Shield Marlborough 17 - 09 Match Center
Sat 29 Aug 2:30 pm H Seddon Shield Nelson 10 - 03 Match Center
Sat 12 Sep 2:30 pm H Seddon Shield West Coast 03 - 03 Match Center

THE 1942 SEASON:
Again the matches were confined to opponents within the Seddon Shield area, excepting that Golden Bay-Motueka was unable to field a team. Three of the matches were successful defences of the Seddon Shield, although West Coast managed a draw, both sides scoring a penalty goal.

Buller’s games were:

v. West Coast At Westport Lost 0 to 17
v. West Coast At Greymouth Lost 6 to 8
v. Marlborough At Westport Won 17 to 9 {Seddon Shield}
v. Nelson At Westport Won 10 to 3 {Seddon Shield}
v. West Coast At Westport Drew 3 to 3 {Seddon Shield}

Westport Territorials had an affiliation.