Four supporters reportedly banned after fan violence in rugby league derby

Last week some rugby league fans sadly let the sport down in Australia.

After Sydney Roosters defeated rivals South Sydney Rabbitohs to extend the Bunnies’ tough start to the season.

Sadly the game was spoilt by reports of fan violence and now the Daily Telegraph have reported that action has been taken against four of those involved.

They reported: “Four of the idiots involved in the fight after the Roosters-Rabbitohs clash have been identified and banned from Allianz Stadium for two years.

“A 22-year-old man was arrested outside the stadium last Friday night and charged with affray after police checked CCTV.

“He was banned from the stadium for two years and will appear in the Downing Centre Local Court in May.

“Further investigations during the week uncovered the identity of three other brawlers, all of whom were recognised on social media videos and by members, who assisted stadium security staff.

“The three have also been banned for two years and will be dealt with by police. The investigation is ongoing.”

NRL independent commission boss Peter V’landys has spoken out about the violence: “The enjoyment and safety of fans at the venues is paramount to us,” V’landys said. “Bad behaviour will never be tolerated.

“The ones who don’t want to do the right thing and spoil it for everyone else are not welcome.”

Super League Rivals Round a showcase of the best rugby league fans

A week later, Super League showcased it’s biggest rivalries which are the fixtures that perhaps pose the biggest threat of fan trouble in Super League.

However, there wasn’t a problem in sight underlining that rugby league in this country has the best fans around.

This has been shown again and again such as co-existing at the Magic Weekend which has for so long been the embodiment of the amazing fans we have in our sport in this country and the family they all make together and at Elland Road this year we are sure to see it once again finds a new home with an exciting new opportunity for the concept at one of the most famous grounds in the country.