As a Neutral, i posted well before the end, that we should be watching a top class rugby match, NOT the James Child show, his constant and shouting, and whistle blowing for petty misdemeanours was sheer lunacy. It was obvious he would lose control of the game, the crowd trouble was auwful, Women and kids subjected to that was inexcusable, no one can condone that, but the players and Childs have to shoulder some blame.

https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... gton-brawl

https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... gton-brawl

It’s no surprise really that Phil Clarke would have an opinion different to most others.

Unfortunately, the perceived carnival atmosphere that goes along with this fixture for all visiting teams gives all visiting supporters the encouragement to have fun in the sun with a few pints & can easily get in the way of level headed behaviour in the stands. Perhaps the Catalans club management should think of improving security between their vip area & that stand. Probably armoured glass frontages to prevent contact either way between opposing fans.

Catalans Dragons forward Kenny Edwards has been cleared of a charge of crowd incitement.

The New Zealander was accused by the Rugby Football League of inciting fans at the end of a tempestuous Super League match between the Dragons and Warrington in Perpignan last Saturday.

The match was marred by fighting on and off the pitch as tempers flared at the Stade Gilbert Brutus and Edwards was seen at one point being restrained by his club captain Remi Casty.