~ 1943 ~

We hope you enjoy this look back as we look forward to many more years of recording the history of Buller Rugby Union.
We acknowledge all the information from the NZ “Rugby Almanack” Series since 1934 and appreciate their hard and dedicated work in providing this detailed history. – Web Admin

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1943

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 05 Jun 2:30 pm H Representative Match Canterbury 05 - 13 Match Center
Sat 03 Jul 2:30 pm A Rundle Cup West Coast 08 - 00 Match Center
Sat 17 Jul 2:30 pm H Rundle Cup West Coast 13 - 09 Match Center
Sat 31 Jul 2:30 pm H Seddon Shield Marlborough 03 - 00 Match Center
Sat 14 Aug 2:30 pm A Representative Match Canterbury 20 - 10 Match Center
Sat 28 Aug 2:30 pm H Seddon Shield Nelson 11 - 00 Match Center
Sat 11 Sep 2:30 pm H Seddon Shield West Coast 07 - 03 Match Center

THE 1943 SEASON:
Included in Buller’s seven matches were two with Canterbury, resumed after a break of four years, whilst three other games were Seddon Shield victories over Marlborough, Nelson and West Coast:

v. Canterbury At Westport Lost 5 to 13
v. West Coast At Greymouth Lost 0 to 8
v. West Coast At Westport Won 13 to 9
v. Marlborough At Westport Won 3 to 0 {Seddon Shield}
v. Canterbury At Christchurch Lost 10 to 20
v. Nelson At Westport Won 11 to 0 {Seddon Shield}
v. West Coast At Westport Won 7 to 3 {Seddon Shield}