Battling British and French navies resume hostilities at annual rugby match

The British and French navies renewed centuries-old hostilities dating back to the Napoleonic era during a mass brawl at their annual rugby match.

The Royal Navy and the Marine Nationale’s rugby union sides were involved in a melee on the pitch during the first half of the keenly-fought contest, named “Le Crunch”.

A video posted on YouTube showed players for the Royal Navy, wearing grey, and the French navy, in blue, throwing punches and grappling with each other during the match in Toulon on Wednesday.