FNQRL clash between Innisfail and Ivanhoes abandoned after huge melee

The FNQ Rugby League has given an update after a brawl saw Innisfail and Ivanhoes reserves clash called off on Saturday. See the latest

The Far North Queensland Rugby League has confirmed this evening that the brawl between Innisfail and Ivanhoes reserves is under official review.

The league confirmed that the Match Review Committee will review the incident which saw the referee determine that the game could not continue.

It confirmed that penalties will be levied in accordance with the QRL Judicial Procedure and Positive Environment program.

Earlier

The FNQRL’s reserves clash between Innisfail and Ivanhoes has been abandoned after an all-in brawl early in the second half.

Leprechauns hooker Callum Ah Kee took exception to an aggressive tackle from Knights fullback Brandon Hodges, with the pair getting into a shoving match during the subsequent play-the-ball.

Punches were thrown by both, with fights breaking out elsewhere on the ground.

The melee lasted close to a minute, with the referee ultimately adjudicating that the game should not continue.

At this stage, the match is listed as a 14-12 win for Ivanhoes.

More to come.

Originally published as FNQRL clash between Innisfail and Ivanhoes abandoned after huge melee