Rugby Game Between British and French Navy Teams Erupts into Violent Brawl

A rugby match between the Royal Navy and the French Marine Nationale descended into a mass brawl on Wednesday evening.

The game, held in the southern French city of Toulon, was interrupted by a fight that appeared to involve most of the players and several from the sidelines. 

According to the Telegraph, only two players were sent off after the incident in a game that is nicknamed Le Crunch:

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Two props were sent off after the clash, one from each side, and the match continued, but the combat failed to inspire the British side captained by Ben Priddey and the match ended in a heavy 28-6 defeat.

Match officials said last night (Thurs) they were compiling a report into the brawl. Naval sources said it was a yet unclear who threw the first punch, but players could face disciplinary action.

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The annual contest began in 2005, and the French win on Wednesday levelled the series at 6-6.

Apparently, there were no hard feelings after the brawl as the teams socialised together.

"They all went for a drink afterwards and there were no hard feelings," a source told the Telegraph. 

How very rugby. 

[Telegraph]