Two Queensland country rugby union players have been hit with criminal charges after an ugly post-match brawl on Anzac Day.
Police on Thursday charged the two men, one aged 19 and the other 22, with assault occasioning bodily harm over the wild brawl following the Rockhampton A-grade clash between Brothers and Colts.
The two players will appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court on May 18.
But police have warned more of their teammates could join them before the court.
"Investigations are continuing with detectives closely reviewing the footage relating to other players who were involved in the altercation and have not ruled out further charges being preferred," said Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Moon.
"Violence of any kind will not be tolerated whether that be during a sporting match or otherwise, and players need to be aware that their on field actions can result in them being charged with criminal offences."
The Rockhampton Morning Bulletin has reported one player had his head stomped on, while the first punches were thrown as players were shaking hands after the game finished on Saturday afternoon.
Central Queensland Rugby Union president Ian Coombe witnessed the ugly scenes and said it was extremely disappointing, especially on Anzac Day.
"It was the most shocking incident I've ever seen in the years that I've been involved," Mr Coombe told the Bulletin.
"To say that I am disgusted would be an understatement."
The CQRU are also set to hand down suspensions to players involved.
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