Two of Leeds Rhinos' top stars had to be separated following a heated bust-up in the aftermath of their defeat to Salford Red Devils. Rugby League Live can reveal Harry Newman and Tom Holroyd had to be pulled apart after squaring up with one another in the tunnel following the Rhinos' defeat on Friday.
The incident was seen by numerous witnesses as the two teams left the field at Headingley, a game that saw Salford prevail 22-12. All accounts of the incident claim that the pair were seen arguing in the tunnel area and eventually found themselves nose to nose.
A member of Leeds' backroom staff eventually de-escalated the situation before the incident became physical. All witnesses of the event have told Rugby League Live that no punches were thrown but that the incident was 'extremely hostile' between the pair. It is claimed the two did shove one another as the argument took place.
