The first XV rugby match will go before a judicial committee. Photo / 123RF
A fight at a Saturday first XV rugby match caused the game to be abandoned and is now being investigated.
Aorere College and St Peter's College first XV went head to head. A source from one of the schools said the first half of the game was played well but a fight in the second half caused it to be abandoned.
College Sport and Auckland Rugby Union confirmed an incident had occurred and the game was now going before the judicial committee.
An Auckland Rugby Union spokeswoman said an independently appointed panel would decide on the outcome for the players. She said a date had not been set down for the hearing yet.
"A match being abandoned isn't a very common thing."
The source said St Peter's principal James Bentley "went off his brain" at assembly this morning regarding the fight.
"He warned all the boys against making any comment about it. He's really hot."
St Peter's College and Aorere College principals and board of trustee chairs have been approached for comment.
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