First XVs suspended after brawls

Friday, July 5th, 2013

The first XVs from Newlands and Bishop Viard colleges have been suspended from playing rugby this weekend after two vicious brawls that resulted in the referee calling off their game last Saturday.

Six players – two from Newlands College and four from Bishop Viard College – have also been separately charged with offences contrary to the laws of rugby, and their hearings will be held next week.

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