Rugby match between Welsh universities abandoned after players brawl
A high tackle sparked a mass brawl involving nearly all 30 players and spectators at a key BUCS Super League match, leading to abandonment and an ongoing investigation.
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Uni rugby match ‘abandoned’ after 30-man brawl as fans hurl beer over players
A rugby referee has been forced to abandon a derby game tonight after a mass brawl broke out between players from two British universities.Swansea University hosted rivals Cardiff at Dunvant RFC as both sides looked to secure key points to keep them in the Bucs Super Rugby league. Cardiff led Swansea 28-19 with just minutes left on the clock, with the away side running in four tries before the 78th minute.However, an altercation near the touch l…
30-man brawl ends Welsh varsity match
A South Wales university derby descended into chaos on Wednesday night, forcing the referee to abandon the fixture. Swansea University were hosting Cardiff University at Dunvant RFC in a BUCS Super Rugby clash that carried playoff implications for both sides. GB News reports that Cardiff led 28-19 late in the contest when a flashpoint near the touchline sparked an all-in confrontation involving both teams. The incident escalated rapidly, with pl…
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