RUGBIY FOOTBALL UNION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING held at the MAY FAIR HOTEL, LONDON, on Friday, 27th June, 1958, at 5 p.rn. The following Clubs (341) were represented:- Aldershot Services Civil Service Union Harrow School Army R.U. Clifton Hartlepool Old Boys Mons Officer Cadet School Colchester Hayle 3 Trg. Regt. R.E. Colfes Grammar School Hayle Colts R.A.P.e. Trg. Centre Combined Birmingham Old Boys Headingley A.C.C. Trg. Centre Coopers' Company School Hendon 6 Trg. Regt. R.E. Cornwall A.T.C. Hertfordshire Union 1 Trg. Regt. R. Signais Cornwall Colts Hitchin 28 Bn. R.A.O.C. Cornwall County Union H.M.S. Flying Fox 2 Trg. Bn. R.A.c. Cornw~Il Junior Group Holman Sports 26 Field Regt. R.A. Cornwall Schools Honourable Artillery Company Depot & T.E. R.A.M.C. Cornwall Tech. College Hornets Royal Engineers Coventry Hove Scottish Command Crawley Hoylake School of Military Survey Cuaco Ibis Alliance Davenport Ilford Wanderers Ashford School Derby Inland Revenue Aston Old Edwardians Devon Cou nt y lnsurance Officers' Union Aylestonians Didcot K.C.S. Old Boys Banbury Dorset & Wilts. Union Kent County Union Bank of England Durham County Union King Edward VI School Barbarian E.A.C. (Nuneaton) Barc1ays Bank Ealing King Edward's School Basildon Eastern Counties Schools Union Kingsbridge Beckenham Eastern Counties Union Kodak Bec Old Boys East Midlands Union Launceston Bedford Ely Lawrence Sheriff School Berkshire County Union Esher Leeds Grammar School Bickley Park School Esso (Fawley) Leeds University Biggleswade Eton Manor Leicester Billingham Exiles Leicestershire County Union Birmingham City Officiais Fairbairn House Letchworth Blackheath Falmouth Lewes Bournemouth ' Falmouth One & Ail Lewes County School Bowdon Finchley Lichfield Bramley Old Boys Five Ways Old Edwardians Lincoln Bristol Ford Sports Lincolnshire Union Bristol & Dist. Combination G.E.C. London Liverpool Bristol University Gidea Park Lloyds Bank Broad Plain Gloucestershire County Union London Rugby Union Burnage Gonville & Caius College London Irish Camborne School of Mines Gosforth London Scottish Cambridgeshire Union Gravesend London Transport Camp Hill Old Edwardians Great Ballard School Lord Wandsworth College Camel Great Western Railway (London) Loughborough College Carlisle Guildford & Godalming Ludlow Chartered Bank Guys Hospital Ludlow Grammar School Cheltenham Haberdashers' Askes School Lyons City of Liverpool Hampshire County Union Macc1esfield College of Building Handsworth Malsis School City of London School Harlequins May & Baker Civil Service Harrow Metropolitan Police

1 Met. Police X Division Old Pauline Salisbury Middlesbrough Old Purleians Seaford Middlesex Union Old Rutlishian Sevenoaks Mill Hill Old SilhiIlians Sheffield Minehead Barbarians Old Twickenhamians Shelford Mounts Bay Old Wandsworthian Shirley Wanderers Morpeth Old Edwardians Old Warwickian ' Silver Wing Moseley Old WestcJiffians Slough Mount Grace Comp. School Oriel College Solihull Napier OrreIl Somerset County Union National Provincial Bank Osterley Southern Railway Newark Otley Stafford Newbold on Avon Oxfordshire Union Staffordshire New Brighton Park House Staines Newbury Penryn Standard Bank of South Africa Newport Penryn Colts Streatham Newport (Salop) Penzance & Newlyn Surrey County Union North Dorset PenzanceCountyGrammarSchool Sussex County Union North Midlands Union Percy Park Sussex Schools Union Northumberland Union Pinner Sutton Norwich Port of London Authority Sutton Coldfield Nottingham & Dist. Tech. Coll. Police A.A. Sutton Valence School Nottingham Union Prestwich Swindon Notts. Lincs. & Derbys. Union Public Schools Wanderers Tamworth & District Nuneaton Reading Trentham (Staffs) Nuneaton Old Edwardians Reading School Trinity College, Cambridge Okehampton Redruth Trinity School of John Whitgift Old Albanian Richmond Trojans Old Alleynian Rochester Twickenham Old Anchorian Rocklifl' United Banks Old Askean Rosslyn Park United Hospitals Old Azurians R.A.F. Union University Vandals Old Birkonian R.A.F. Bawdsey Upper Clapton Old Brockleians R.A.F. Cardington Wakefield Old Citizens R.A.F. Catterick Wallasey Grammar School Old Creightonian (London) R.A.F. H.Q. Fighter Command Walsall Old Dartfordian R.A.F. H.Q. Bomber Command Wanstead Old Dixonians R.A.F. H.Q. No: 1 Group Warlingham Old Elthamians ·R.A.F. Bawtrey Warwickshire Union Old'Elizabethans (Barnet) R.A.F. Hendon Wasps Old Edwardians R.A.F. Locking' Waterloo Old Erithians R.A.F. Leeming , Welwyn Old Esthamians R.A.F. Lyneham' Westcliff High School Old Freemens R.A.F. Melksham Westcombe Park Old Fullerians R.A.F. Middleton St. George West Herts Old Gaytonians R.A.F. Shawbury. Westminster Bank Old Grammarians R.A.F. Thorney Island Westminster Hospital Old Guildfordians R.A.F. Swanton Morley West Norfolk Old Haberdashers R.A.F. Swinderby Westoe Old Haileyburians & l.S.C. R.A.F ... Upwood ; Weston-super-Mare Old Hertfordians R.A.F. Wilmslow Whitgift School Old lnstonians R.A.F. Wyton Wimbledon CoIlege Old Leodiensian Royal Aircraft Establishment Wimborne Old Leysian Royal Veterinary-College Windsor Old Lutonians Rugby Wisbech Old Masonians St. Barts Grammar School Wolverhampton Old Merchant Taylors St. Catherines Society Woodford Old Millhillians St. Columba Woodpeckers Old Mitchamians St. Day Worcs. & Herefords Schools Old Northamptonians St. Erbyn's School Union Oid Nottinghamians St. Helens Rec. Worcester Old Novocastriàn St. Pauls School Worthing High School Old Oxford Citizens Sale Yorkshire County Union 2 The Notice convening the Meeting was read by the Secretary. The Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 28th June, 1957, were confirmed and signed. Mr. A. MarshaIl:-" As is customary, the Report which is before you and which l ask you to accept is in the nature of a synopsis of the happenings of the past season .. It also reflects in some measure the work of your Committee during the year under review, but only in a general way, for no report could cover adequately the thousand and one items of debate and the ramifications of the Administration in general. C The Report has been circulated to aIl Clubs and brief reference need be made to certain only of the several paragraphs. In the matter of congratulations-it is perhaps invidious to mention names in a field of mu ch com­ munal effort and that is why none is printed in this Report, but the services of certain people caU for special remark. International Matches. We congratulate the players on their being chosen to represent England, and especially the Chairman of Selectors, Mr. Carston Catcheside, on the success of their choosing, and thank him for his vast interest and work. Twickenham. Covered by the two-line announcement that aIl is now weIl with the South Terrace is a success story of man y and anxious meetings, of conflicting advices fro'm experts, of bold decisions difficuIt to determine and with heavy responsibilities attaching, resulting finally in a reduction of expenditure amounting to many thousands of pounds. Our thanks and congratulations are due to the Ground Committee and to its Chair­ man, Mr. Ramsay. Laws. The considerable work of the previous year in preparing for the meeting of the International Board in January last has been matched this year with the work of analysing and implementing the conclusions reached by that Body. The Chairman of your Laws Committee, Mr. Cyril Gadney, has shouldered his responsibility in a way inimitable and typical of his thoroughiless in these matters: we should be failing, did we not give expression to our thanks and appreciation.· /nsurance. It is difficult to understand that less than half the Clubs in membership with the Union have thought fit to avail themselves of the admirable coyer provided by the Unions' Insurance Scheme at such low cost. The Scheme·is recommended for careful consideration by aIl those Clubs not already participating. Loans. It is un der this heading that the function of the Union to give tangible aid to Clubs and to the game generally is most apparent. A vast amount of work is involved each year in the negotiation of loans, and the services of the Hon. Asst. Treasurer, Mr. Eddie Saunders, in this matter must not go unremarked. Charitable Trust. • Much good can accrue from the setting up of a charitable trust and the project has been brought to fruition largely through the pertinacity and drive displayed by Sir Wavell Wakefield, at one time in the face of some opposition-great credit is due to him. Television. . By and large, the television of matches has contributed to a marked expansion of the field· of interest in our game, to its ultimate good. Our aim must be to secure that Rugby Union Football is always presented in a light compatible with its tradition for robust, full-blooded sportsmanship, goodwill, and good fellowship. School Leavers. 15 years to 16 years. The question of catering for the se boys is presenting a problem which is fast becoming nation-wide, and it is a complex one, especial1y in those Counties where no provision has been made in the pa st. Your Committee has debated the subject at length and fee1s that perhaps the County Constituent Bodies are best fitted to rriake the initial move towards securing an organisedand unified attempt to meet the needs locally. In conclusion, a word to the general personnel of our Counties and our Clubs-Officers, Committee men, and other helpers-and on the visits l have been able to make. It is uplifting, and yet a humbling experience for any President to discover what is being done by so many in so many ways, to present our game to the young men of our land, to foster and develop it when

3 it has been taken up, and to main tain it in those places where it has become the accepted thing-all without any thought of kudos, glamour or like reward. To you and to those thousands of you up and down the country who are giving in this way so generously, we declare our acknowledgment of your services and our warmest thanks and approbation. My pers on al thanks 1 give to those scores of you who contrived to make my visits to your Clubs memorable, and so very enjoyable; my personal apologies and regrets for those other occasions which because of illness and various reasons had to be foregone. . Gentlemen, 1 ask you to be kind enough to accept the se few remarks of mine in conjunction with the Report which is before you." The report was adopted. Accounts. "In calling upon Mr. Ramsay to present the Accounts 1 am sure you would wish me to express for you our appreciation of his worth. . A lot has been said, ami oft-times repeated, in the matter of thanks to him, but when the la st word on the subject is spoken we shall still have said not enough to express to him our full, thanks and gratitude for aIl the work he has done and is still doing for Rugby Football on our behalf." Statement of Accounts, Season 1957-58. The Honorary Treasurer, Mr. W. C. Ramsay, presented the Statement of Accounts and Balance Sheet for the year ended 30th April, 1958, and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Mr. G. A. Wharton (Notts. Lincs. & Derbyshire), and carried unanimously. Election of Officers for Season 1958-59. Mr.' Marshall :-" Before submitting to you the \naines of the Officers for next year for your formai acceptance, and, before vacating the Chair, T would like publicly to thank aIl of you for supporting me so 10yally during the past year. The many gestures of friendship, the tolerance and the understanding and help 1 have had from aIl sides have made my task a pleasant one and this applies especially to my Colleagues on your Committee, and the Secretary and his Staff at Twickenham, and my special thanks go to them al!. The names before the Meeting are:­ President ... Wing Commander J. LA WSON, C.B.E. Vice-Presidents .. . J. A. TALLENT, Esq., O.B.E., T.D. { Brigadier A. R. ASLETT, D.S.O. Hon. Treasurer .. . W. C. RAMSAY, Esq. and 1 formally dedare them elected." "Wing Commander J. Lawson required Iittle, if an y, introduction, for tothe great majority of you he is already well known. He has 'represented the R.A. F. on the Committee of the Rugby Football Union since 1945. He is the first of them to be President. He holds the onerous post of Director of Sport Royal Air Force. He was Hon. Sec. of the Royal Air Force R.F.U. for 21 years. A referee of repute-having refereed the Final'Trial in 1938 and many County Matches. And, judging by his uncanny knowledge of what was happening in the underground movements in the scrum during my playing days, he must also have been a p'/ayer of sorne dis-repute! 1 can assure you of his innate love of our game and can commend him to you with confidence as not only able but utterly worthy." ~ing C.ommander J. Lawson :-" May 1 sayat once how much the Royal Air Force in general, and myself III partIcular, appreciate the honour you have do ne the Service by electing me to the highest office of the game. " " It is sorne 37 years since the Royal Air Force affiliated to the Rugby Union, and nearly 40 since the Royal Air Force Rugby Union was formed. 1 was a foùnder member. " Over that perio~ we have done our ?est t? uph?ld the traditions of the game, and to achieve a high standard of play. WIth aIl modesty, 1 daim wlth sorne sUCcess. 1 am very proud indeed to become the first representative from the Royal Air Force to become President. 1 will endeavour to match up to the very high 'standard of my predecessors, and to justify the con­ fidence you have so kindly placed in me for the coming season.

4, 1 would like r:ow to refer to my predecessor, Arthur Marshall. If 1 were asked to point out one pers on to who the game, wlth the Player, was a tirst and foremost consideration, l should point to Arthur Marshall without a moment's hesitation. Resolute of purpose and regardless of popularity, he has counselled wisely, and 1 shall do my best to keep on the same lines. If 1 do, 1 shaH not have failed. . . 1 s~ould li~e ~n behalf of my colleagues and myself, and 1 am sure on behalf of all present, to thank hlm for hIS contnbutIOn to the benefit of the game, and express the hope that we shall have the benefit of his guidance and experience for a long time to.come. The game proceeds in popularity, and as you have heard there are significant increases in membership. lndeed, there are now sorne 1,700 Clubs and Schools affiliated, which is an increase of 100 per cent in 10 years. Rugby Football is in a very healthy state in this country, and we should be careful to keep it that way and realise that to do so caUs for persistent effort. It is much more difficult to keep up a standard than to achieve it. The Rugby Union is playing its part in many ways to keep it that way in pursuance of its policy that Clubs and the Players are the backbone of the game. Every decision made is based on that policy, bearing in mind the game as it affects the whole of the country. A very important policy is loans to Clubs. You have seen from the Report of the Committee, that sorne f42,000 was loaned last year, and that is a record, but 1 would like you to know that over f320,OOO has been loaned since that policy was determined. The terms are simple, the interest is small, but the dividends in other ways are immense. We are many times quoted as being a wealthy body. AIl will agree that we are, but at the same time we are a very healthy body because aIl our investments are in Clubs and for the benefit of Clubs. In other words, aIl available money is put back into the game by way of Clubs. That should adequately explain the reason for the most recent increase in the price of tickets at Twickenham. We must, however, remember that whilst we cannot do without finance, our game lives by the spirit, which must be apparent both on and off the field, and shared by aIl. Theeffect of its character-building qualities, added to the camaraderie after the game, is of the greatest importance, and goes on for a lifetime. Here 1 would like to pay tribute to the many local authorities up and down the country who have been, and are being of great assistance to Clubs. They have rendered excellent service to our game which is thoroughly appreciated by ail of us, and of which 1 am sure they will have no cause to regret. Also 1 would like to add our appreciation to the· many helpers of both sexes who play such an important part by doing the essential chores of the Clubs, and aIl that goes with it. There are thousands of them, and it is fitting that they should receive an honourable mention .. A very pleasant reminder that ours is a pure1{ amateur game. We thank them aIl, and look forward to their continued efforts. - We have no Dominion visitors this season, but before we meet again. a Lions si de will have started their tour of Australia and New Zealand, where 1 am sure they will be received with the enthusiasm which is tradition al of those countries. We wish them a lot of fun and good hunting. The continued expansion of our game has brought its problems, and they will not get any the less important. The provision of grounds is a main one.· As you know, many schools have turned over to rugger. 1 believe that those who play the game at school, do so because they enjoy it, and appreciate the purely amateur aspect of it. That is a challenge to us and our immediate aim must be to provide the facilities for them to continue to play and enjoy the game after they le~ve school. 1 am sure that· constituent bodies are aware of the necessity for this, and will, with the usual ingenuity inherent in aH Rugby Footballers, overcome most of the problems, including the provision of grounds. They also know that any help that it is possible for the Rugby Union to give, will be forthcoming. 1 would stress at once that the Rugby Union has at no time or in any way applied any pressure, direct or indirect, on any pers on or formation to bring about this conversion. It is purely spontaneous. We are not in competition with any other game, but depend on the appeal our game makes to the individual. AU games have their part to play, but we are determined to concern ourselves with those who wish to play Rugby Football. TravelliIigaround, 1 have found that the qualities of character building, coupled with the enjoyment of the game, on and off the field by aIl and sundry, play a very big part, and, with one possible exception, there is always a game for them after they have left school. The exception is the lad who, at the age of 15, leaves the county secondary modern school, comprehensive, or even the grammar school. It is true that a small percentage can stay at school until they are 19, but a lot leave at 15. This is an,urgent pr?blem, as those lads who have been taught rugger at school are, at that age, too young to enter mto the ngours of C~fu~ill. . The 15's and over 15's are still at school and are catered for at the moment by nearly aH counties, and some counties are looking after the lads who leave al the age of 15, but aH counties and constituent bodies must fill this very important need by shouldering the responsibility and ensuring that the le avers get as much rugger as possible. Your Committee have every confidence that they will be provided for adequately in that way. I wou Id like to say that I have great confidence, in the youth of this country, and believe that there is little wrong with them, but it is the .way they are helped along at a difficult age that matters. We consider it a privilege to provide as many as want to play our game with facilities to do so, and thereby not only help the lads, but play a part in making them good citizens. A word on the laws. The new laws are now known, and if accepted and played in the spirit in which they were agreed, should mean that much less whistle will be heard. Referees will keep the game going within the laws, and it is up to the player to do the .same. A grumble at why the whistle went will in the main be the fault of the player. A great deal of time was spent by the Laws Committee in studying the new laws, and they have always been jn close touch with our representatives on the International Board. The aim has been to ensure open football and to satisfy as many as possible. It is right that you should know that many of the suggestions put forward by the Rugby Union were accepted by the International Board. And that speaks weIl for the Laws Committee. A word about referees. Great and extremely valuable work is being done by the many referees' societies all over the country, and our thanks are due to them for it. There is, however, still room for improvement in the standard, especially in the so-caIled Minor Club Games and games in which youngsters are getting their· early taste of Club rugger. With many more playing the game, man y more referees are needed, and it must be remembered that junior Clubs need referees, and good ones at that. I would appea:l to aIl referees' societies to make further efforts to improve standards, bearing in mind that the game is more enjoyable for everybody wh!,!n efficiently refereed. Great trouble is taken by the Referees' Appointments Committee in appointing referees for county games, but much depends upon the counties who nominate referees for this important task. The standard required is a high one, and only those of this standard can hope to be appointed. 1 would like to paya tribu te to our two representatives on the International Board, Sir Wavell Wake­ .field and W. C. Ramsay. They put in a lot of work on the Board and also outside it. His sufficient to say that the representatives from Commonwealth Countries were impressed by the honesty and purpose of their reasoning, and were satisfied that the game and players were the first consideration. Furthermore, they were agreed that the future of both was in capable hands. Our tworepresentatives de serve our congratulations and thanks. We do not always want to be tinkering about ~ith the laws just for the sake of changes, and there is no doubt that the International Board is determined to main tain the character of the game and not to spoil it in any way. Whilst doing so, and preserving the principles of the game, we must not, in my view, fail to study any suggested changes with a view to adopting only those that may be considered of real benefit to the game, and more particularly to the average player. I would like to thank the Press for their help and ask them to continue their interest in the reporting of the game. They play an ever-increasing and weighty part in our game, and 1 am sure they will remember that when doing their job. I would ask aIl who play a part in any measuré whatsoever to remember that enjoyment of the game is the objective, and must be first and foremost in our minds at aIl times. I am looking forward with great enthusiasm to the coming season, and with the support of aIl will do my best to match up to all requirements as have the stalwarts who have filled this great office in the past." Auditors, 1958-59. Major-General R. F. E. Whittaker (Kent County) proposed the re-election of Messrs. Gillespie Bros. & Co., 43 Chandos Place, London, W.C.2, and at the same time expressed the Unions' thanks for their valuable assistance during the past year. This was seconded by Mr. H. R. Frisby (Surrey County) and carried unanimously. "

6 BYE-LAWS OF THE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION Sir Wavell Wakefield, on behalf of the R.F.U. Committee, proposed the adoption of the alteration to Bye-Laws 1 and 40 now to read as foHows:- Bye':Law 1. "The name shall be THE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION-hereinafter called " the Union." The objects of the Union shall be the furtherance of the interests of Rugby Union Football, the active encouragement of the playing of the game and the promotion of ch~rity. The headquarters shaIl be at Twickenham." Bye-Law 40. "The Committee shaIl appoint six of its number to be Trustees, in whose names or under who se le gal control the Committee may from time to time vest any funds and property of the Union. Such funds and property and the income thereof shall be he1d applied and dealt with by the said Trustees or by the Survivors or Survivor of them as directed by the Committee PROVIDED that the Committee shaH not direct the application of the said funds and property- or the income thereof for or towards any purpose inconsistent with the objects of the Union. The power of appointment of new trustees shaH be exercisable by the Committee." The proposaI was seconded by Mr. W. C. Ramsay and carried unanimously. New Bye-Iaw. Proposed by the Committee. "Tours or matches carried out by teams sponsored or raised by individuals, other than for a special occasion or celebration of a Club, are in general considered to be contrary to the best interests of Rugby Union football. Application for permission to play any match where one or both teams are sponsored or raised by an individual must be made to the Rugby Football Union, and the accounts of these matches, together with details of aH expenses, must be submitted to the Union." Amendment. Proposed by Cornwall R.F.U. Seconded by Redruth R.F.C. " The increase in the number of tours and matches carried out by teams sponsored or raised by anyone other thana properly constituted and recognised Club (other th an those for a special occasion or celebration of a Club) caUs for sorne measure of control by this Union. Clubs wishing to play any match against a team sponsored or raised by anyone other th an a properly constituted and recognised Club must first obtain the consent of the Committee of this Union except where such Club is situate in a County to which powers are delegated under the Rules as to Professionalism and aU the players in such team are drawn from Clubs ,situate in the same County. In aIl such cases the consent of the Committee of such County Union must first be obtained. Applications for permission to play any match where both teams are sponsored or raised by anyone other than a properly constituted and recognised Club must be made to the Committee ofthis Union. ln aH cases the application must state the terms, if any, offered by the Club to the te am with whom permission to play is sought. The accounts of aIl such matches and details of aIl expenses paid must be submitted to the Secretary of the Union together with proper vouchers within one month of the date of playing the match. The Committee of this Union shaH, subject to appeal to this Union, have power to suspend any Club player or individual who may disregard their directions with regard to such matches." , After long and full discussion in which the repre,sentatives of many Clubs and Unions took part, the amendment proposed by R A. C. Barbary (Cornwall RF.U.), seconded by R F. d'A Carr (Redruth), was put to the vote but was not carried. The proposaI by the R.F.U. was then put to the Meeting and carried by a majority vote. . Alteration to Bye-Law 43. Proposed by Wimborne R.:F.C. Seconded by Dorchester R.F.C. and North Dorset R.F.C. Proposed (in view of present money values) to increase amount stated of gross annual income to f600. Mr. W. C. Ramsay, on behalf of the R.F. U. Committee, seconded by North Midlands Union, opposed any alteration to Bye-Law 43. The proposaI was put to the Meeting but was not carried.

LAWS OF THE GAME Mr. c. H. Gadney, on behalf of the Committee, reviewed the changes in the Laws of the Game and Notes on the Laws of the Game, as laid down by the International Rugby Football Board, which would

7 take effect as from Ist September, 1958, and mentioned that the R.F.U. Committee would be issuing to aIl Clubs and Referees' Societies copies of a " Summary on the Changes in the Laws " and a " Guide on the Changes ". RULES AS TO PROFESSIONALISM The President (Wing-Commander J. Lawson) asked the Meeting to receive and accept the following Resolutions which the International Board had decided that Rules as to Professionalism laid down by any Union must include (1) Players, whether under or over 18 years of age, who have received, directly or indirectly, payment or reward are not eligible to play Rugby Uniort football. (2) A player over 18 years of age who has signed a Rugby League form or who has had a trial for a professional Rugby League club is not eligible to play Rugby Union football. (3) A player under the age of 18 years should not necessarily be disqualified on the grounds of having signed a Rugby League form as an amateu~ or having had any connection with a Rugby League game as an amateur provided he has not rèceived, directIy or indirectIy, any payment or reward and provided he has not had a trial for a professional Rugby League club. (4) Boys still at School. If the Laws of his own national.Union so permit a schoolboy playing Rugby League football for his school where only Rugby League football is played shan not be considered to be disqualified from playing Rugby Union football. (5) No player who has become ineligible under tlie Board's resolutions can be reinstated. . The Board agreed that in dealing with cases not, specifically covered by the foregoing rules the govern­ mg factor in determining whether or not the player has forfeited amateur status is the intention of the player to seek or receive, directIy or indirectIy, a financial gâin or material advantage. Actions of a player which imply intention arè sufficient for this purpose.

s'