RFL issue statement on Grand Final scuffle
Players from both teams were seen scuffling as they prepared to return to the dressing rooms at half-time during last Saturday's title decider, which Wigan won 12-4.
Prop Romain Navarrete said afterwards he intervened to protect his Wigan and France team-mate Morgan Escare after he appeared to be pushed by Warrington centre Bryson Goodwin.
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Hide AdThe incident was included in the match commissioner's report and studied by the Rugby Football League, which decided it constituted a brawl.
A statement said: "Warnings have been issued to Wigan and Warrington under B1:38 which states:
"Each club shall ensure that none of its players or club officials engage in a brawl.
"A brawl is defined as a total of two or more players or club officials from a team being involved in an incident of fighting or aggressive physical contact on the pitch and surrounding areas before, during or after a match."