Rugby football is becoming a popular game with the French. The game was first played in Paris in 1887, when three teams competed for the championship ; but) during the past season, no less than thirteen Paris colleges were represented in the com petition. On Easter Monday, the Rosslyn Park (an English team) visited Paris, and defeated the crack French team by 17 points to nil. According to the French rules, a goal either dropped or from a try counts three points, and a try one point. The somewhat easy defeat of Ponsonby on Saturday last, at the hands of Graf ton, was quite unexpected by the major portion of the football public; but this is an era of surprises, and we are getting accustomed to the unexpected turning up. Both Ponsonby and Grafton were repre sented by their full strength, but the greasy state of the ball was all in favour of Grafton'e fine vanguard division, and it mast be admitted that the ' magpies ' had the besb of the luck {i.e. if there ia such a thing), and the score, 16 to 5, does not represeut the difference between the two teams. Taylor, the Grafton fuli-back, was as safe as usual, and made no mistakes in tackling. Branston was the best of the Grafton backs, and played a stubborn defensive .game. His collaring was Al, while his punting was very clean and judiciously accomplished. McConnell lias nob been Bhowing'^he same form as last season, but he gave us a reminder of his potting capabilities'.' -y^'-f Gaudin was apt to get too excited, Tand should kick oftener instead of dashing!lihto the midst of his foes. He can kick when he likeß, for there are very few in Auckland who can kick as well. The two halves played well, Brady doing his usual honest) share, while Whiteside's speed again enabled him to keep up his reputation for scoring tries. All the Grafton forwards were in good form. Montgomerie was about the best, and he played a sterling game. Mc- Millan surprised me by his work, and it he continues to play aa well, will undoubtedly win his cap this season. Bruce was on the ball from start to finish, but did nob assist in all the scrums. He astonished the spectators when he potted that goal. Binney was also notice able by his aggresive following up. 