Rugby League European Federation investigate brawl in Belgrade
ByPA Sport
Published 30/08/2015 at 11:32 GMT
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances which caused the abandonment of Ireland's international against Serbia in Belgrade.
Ireland's game in Belgrade was abandoned following a brawl after 65 minutes
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The match, organised as part of rugby league's 120th anniversary celebrations, was halted following a brawl that broke out after a Serbian water carrier allegedly made contact with an Ireland player.
It is understood up to four players had been sent off in the build-up to the incident, which prompted the Irish team to walk off the field on Saturday.
The Rugby League European Federation have been informed of the development.
A statement issued on Rugby League Ireland's Facebook page read: "The Ireland and Serbia match that took place yesterday was abandoned in the 65th minute.
"Ireland were winning 24-16 at the time. The RLEF are investigating the incident."
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