RFL issue statement on Grand Final scuffle

Super League Grand Finalists Wigan and Warrington have been given warnings over a tunnel fracas at Old Trafford.
Wigan beat Warrington 12-4 in the Grand Final earlier this monthWigan beat Warrington 12-4 in the Grand Final earlier this month
Wigan beat Warrington 12-4 in the Grand Final earlier this month

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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The 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."