- Police assaulted during Rabbitohs-Tigers clash
- A wild erupted in the stands between rival fans
Two men have been arrested over a wild brawl during Sunday night’s clash between the Tigers and Rabbitohs at Campbelltown Sports Stadium that left two fans in hospital and two police officers injured.
The match, which saw an injury-ravaged Rabbitohs hold on to beat Wests Tigers 22-12, was marred by the fight that erupted in the stands between rival supporters at around 7.50pm.
Police arrived at the scene to restore order, where one officer was allegedly punched in the head, while another was allegedly punched in the face.
Two other men were taken by ambulance to Liverpool Hospital – one with suspected concussion and the other with facial injuries.
A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with affray, two counts of assaulting police, and resisting arrest. He has been granted conditional bail to appear in Campbelltown Local Court on 12 June 2025.
A 28-year-old man was also arrested for common assault and will be issued with a court attendance notice.
Two men have been arrested over a wild brawl during Sunday night’s clash between the Tigers and Rabbitohs at Campbelltown Sports Stadium
Two police officers were injured at the scene, while two other fans were taken to hospital
The injured police have since been treated for cuts and bruising.
Meanwhile, Wayne Bennett’s magic dust has taken South Sydney back into the top eight.
The victory did not come easily, with the Tigers appearing to level the scores at 16-16 with five minutes to play when Lachlan Galvin went over on the left edge.
But replays showed the departing Tiger dropped the ball as he dived over the line, before Jai Arrow crossed late to seal the win for the Rabbitohs.
Bennett is renowned as one the greatest coaches in rugby league history, but if he is to keep this Souths side in the top eight it would be among his best feats.
The Rabbitohs finished 16th last year and were only saved from collecting the spoon by a woeful Wests Tigers.
They have spent the first 11 rounds of 2025 without Cameron Murray, while Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker have headlined big names to spend time out.
‘I’m very proud of them, the way they have battled through all this,’ said Bennett, whose men have their first bye next week.
The Rabbitohs were able to hold on to beat Wests Tigers 22-12 after a strong start
‘We still had six players out today, nine out in Brisbane (a fortnight ago). But the tally is going down.
‘But I know the quality of these people. I worked with them before and know what they bring.’
