Twenty people have been arrested and two hospitalised as some of the high‑spirited celebrations turned sour after the Tonga‑Australia rugby league test in Auckland last night.
A large brawl and "pockets of disorder" kept South Auckland police busy after the test at Mt Smart Stadium, won by Australia 34‑16.
A police spokeswoman said there were 20 arrests made throughout the night and two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a large brawl which erupted towards the end of the test.
League fans had turned up in droves to watch the match ‑ the first time the two sides had clashed in a rugby league test.
More than 26,000 Tongan fans packed into the sold‑out stadium, some arriving as early as 9am to be a part of the action.
[Source: NZ Herald]
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