Taranaki schools’ rugby supporters clash

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014

Police and security staff had to separate the Francis Douglas Memorial College and New Plymouth Boy’s High School supporters following their annual match at Yarrow Stadium this afternoon.

The schoolboy teams were playing in a curtain-raiser before the Super 15 Chiefs v Waratahs game.

Trouble broke out on the terraces after the final whistle when Francis Douglas supporters taunted their rivals after their 20-17 victory.

The incident was over quickly, although there will be ramifications. Continue readaing

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