Warriors fan involved in brawl with Broncos fan in stands at NRL Magic Round

A Warriors fan was involved in a brawl at the NRL Magic Round.

The NRL is set to ban two fans, including a New Zealand Warriors supporter, after they were filmed brawling during NRL Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday

Footage shared on social media showed two men - one wearing a Brisbane Broncos jersey and the other a Warriors jersey - grappling before exchanging a flurry of punches, although none appeared to land cleanly.

While the original video was later removed, a reposted version has amassed more than 1.5 million views and over 2000 comments online.

The incident occurred shortly after the Warriors claimed a 42-12 win over the Broncos.

An NRL spokesperson confirmed the pair had been identified and would be issued breach notices under the league’s spectator code of conduct.

Queensland police confirmed officers removed two men from the stadium following the altercation.

“On Sunday, May 17, two men aged 21 and 27 were escorted from the venue following an altercation and were directed to move on,” a spokesperson said.

Almost 150,000 fans attended the weekend’s eight NRL matches at Suncorp Stadium, with police largely pleased by the behaviour of supporters.

“Police thank the majority of the public for being considerate and respectful towards others.

“Between May 14 and 17, there were 16 evictions, 20 move-on directions issued, and eight arrests made.”

While the incident may have slightly dampened the occasion, Warriors fans were otherwise praised for the atmosphere and energy they brought to the venue.

Despite the match being played at the Broncos’ home ground, Brisbane were the designated away side and were met with loud boos during the team run-on, while the Warriors received strong vocal support.

It is estimated that between 8000 and 10,000 Warriors supporters travelled from New Zealand for the event. The National Rugby League reported this year’s Magic Round was its biggest yet in terms of attendance and engagement.

More than $113,000 was also raised through the “Kick for a Cause” initiative, with proceeds set to be distributed among 11 leading paediatric cancer centres across Australia and New Zealand.