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Dylan James

Rugby's most violent fight as player banned for life and nine others suspended for years

You've seen the standard 'mass rugby brawls', but this one takes it to another level. In a match between Personal Bank Mendoza and Huazihul San Juan Rugby Club, even the fans got involved with the fighting, which resulted in the most bans ever seen.

The video is pure mayhem, punches are being thrown wherever you look, and when the fans start getting involved, another level of chaos ensues. People are being kicked in the head, kicked on the floor, all while desperate bystanders try to stop the unfolding madness.

It started with a disagreement between the two sides, which appears to have been dealt with by the referee who separates the players with outstretched arms.

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But, after the ball was kicked out, the final whistle blew and all hell broke loose. After one or two punches are thrown, another right hook sparks the mass violence that sees multiple exchanges of punches all over the pitch.

Pablo De La Plata of Huazihul was given the longest ban after the 2016 incident, until December 31st 2041, or in other words, life. He was one of nine players who received lengthy bans. Team-mates Jose Maria Araoz and Carlos De La Plata were banned for 10 years, with skipper Nicolas De La Plata's suspension ending just three years ago.

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