Wild brawl erupts between fans at an NRL game as police officers are allegedly ‘punched in the face’ as one spectator is left with blood pouring down his head

• Two men have been arrested following a wild brawl at an NRL game on Sunday
• The Wests Tigers were beaten 22-12 by the South Sydney Rabbitohs 
• One fan was left with blood pouring down his face while two cops were injured

By ED CARRUTHERS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Two men have been arrested, while another two individuals were taken to hospital after a wild brawl erupted during an NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Sunday afternoon.

Wayne Bennett’s side clinched their second successive victory at Campbelltown Stadium, besting the Tigers by 12-22 to move into the top eight.

However, the match was marred by ugly scenes in the crowd as a group of individuals brawled on the grassy banks around the stadium.

Channel 9 aired footage of the scrap on Monday, with footage appearing to show some pulling children away from the melee to protect them, as spectators gathered to split up the aggressors.

One man was seen left with a cut on his forehead and had blood pouring down his face following the fight.

In a statement released on Monday, New South Wales Police wrote that one officer was ‘allegedly punched in the head’ and another was ‘ allegedly punched in the face’.

An ugly brawl unfolded between specatators at Sunday’s NRL match between the Wests Tigers and South Sydney 

Two men have been arrested and charged by police following the incident while two cops were allegedly ‘punched’ and required medical treatment

Both suffered injuries as a result of the tensions and were later treated for cuts and bruising.

‘A further two men were injured, with one being taken by ambulance to Liverpool Hospital with suspected concussion, and a second man taken by ambulance to Campbelltown Hospital suffering facial injuries,’ the police statement adds.

A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with affray, two counts of assaulting a police officer and one charge of resisting arrest. 

A spokesperson for the force says he has been granted a conditional bail and will appear in Campbelltown Local Court on June 12, 2025.

A 28-year-old man was also arrested for common assault. He is due to be issued with a court attendance notice.

Four people were evicted from the stadium following the incident.

The Wests Tigers are now investigating the incident and have condemned the violent actions.

‘This kind of behaviour will not be tolerated by the club,’ a statement from the Tigers wrote.

Two specatators were taken to hospital for treatment, with one man, who’s identity has been concealed, being seen with blood pouring down his face following the melee 

The Wests Tigers have condemned the violent actions, stating that they are investigating the incident

‘The club is investigating, once we have the full security and police reports we will act accordingly. 

‘We apologise to all those caught up in the situations, especially to the police officers and anyone else hurt in the events.’

The NRL told Nine that fans involved in the scrap could be looking at bans.

‘Anti-social behaviour at NRL matches will not be tolerated,’ the league said.

‘Anyone found breaching the required standards can expect to be subjected to significant sanctions.’

Any one with information on the matter is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au

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Wild brawl erupts between fans at an NRL game as police officers are allegedly ‘punched in the face’ as one spectator is left with blood pouring down his head

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