See the shocking moment an all-in brawl erupts at a women’s footy game after a player and spectator get into a fight
- Ugly fight breaks out during rugby league match in Canberra
- The match was stopped shortly after the violence broke out
- Football officials are now investigating the incident
A women’s soccer match in Canberra was marred by violence after a spectator ran onto the field to attack a player, causing a brawl.
Canberra Region Rugby League officials are investigating a nasty brawl during the Bungendore Kangaroos’ Division 1 women’s rugby league match against the West Belconnen Warriors in Kippax.
Footage of the incident, captured during the Katrina Fanning Shield livestream last weekend, has surfaced on social media.
The Warriors led 48-0 in round 14 when the Kangaroos were awarded a penalty in the 46th minute.
A brawl ensued involving players from both teams, eventually resulting in one player from each team being ejected and one player from the Kangaroos being ejected.
A few seconds later, another fight broke out on the sideline between a spectator and a Kangaroos player.
The two were soon separated, but a brawl soon broke out again, prompting other players to intervene.
The spectator involved in the first fight was seen again in the video fighting with a second player on the sidelines.
A spectator and a Kangaroos player got into a fight during the one-sided match, which caused both teams to rush inside (photo)
The incident is under investigation, with several players facing possible suspensions after the match had to be stopped.
The match was stopped after the incident.
Canberra Regional Football Manager Mark Vergano said The Canberra Times that he could not provide details due to an ongoing investigation, but that the players involved could face lengthy suspensions.
West Belconnen currently sit second in the Katrina Fanning Shield standings, while Bungendore are still without a win.